Particularly experienced in IP litigation, the Greater China IP team at Hogan Lovells International LLP is able to leverage the expertise of its associated law firm in the Shanghai Free Trade Zone, Hogan Lovells Fidelity, which provides domestic Chinese legal advice and litigation services alongside the practice’s international law credentials. The firm, which also comprises several lawyers who hold advanced degrees in science and engineering, has its own domestic IP agency in China. In Beijing, Helen Xia heads the Asia-Pacific IP offering; Shanghai office managing partner Zhen (Katie) Feng specialises in IP litigation; and Eugene Low leads the IP practices in Hong Kong and Vietnam. Shanghai-based Yu-An Chang and Grace Guo in Beijing are also experienced IP lawyers.
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- Apex Tool Group
- Caterpillar
- LEGO Group
- Merck & Co
- MGM
- Nike
- Spray Moret
Work highlights
Acted for Nike Innovate in a passing-off lawsuit, which was filed before the Shenzhen Intermediate People’s Court against a local manufacturer and seller of shoes.
Secured a major win for the LEGO Group in China, following which a Chinese court issued criminal convictions against Shantou Longteng Technology Industry Co for copyright infringement.
Assisting Caterpillar with multiple IP prosecution, enforcement and litigation matters in mainland China.
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Yu-An Chang
Grace Guo
Practice head
Helen Xia; Zhen (Katie) Feng; Eugene Low
Other key lawyers
Yu-An Chang; Grace Guo; Suyu Yuan; PJ Kaur; Catharine Lau