Delivering ‘excellent and reliable advice’, Deacons ’ Hong Kong-based practice has longstanding expertise in patents and designs. The group also handles some of the world’s largest trade mark portfolios, as well as complex prosecution matters. Triple qualified in Canada, New York, and Hong Kong, Catherine Zheng‘s experience covers IP litigation and enforcement, as well as IP portfolio management, trade marks, copyright, domain names, trade secrets, cybersecurity, and IP-related commercial transactions; while Ian Liu is particularly active in relation to digital assets. The practice further includes Tracy Li, who advises on the commercial application of IP rights, e-commerce, portfolio management, brand protection, and copyright protection. Former IP group co-head Annie Tsoi left the firm in December 2024.
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- ‘Solid experience, providing accurate information for all enquiries and cases.’
- ‘They provide excellent and reliable advice.’
Practice head
Catherine Zheng
Other key lawyers
Ian Liu; Tracy Li; Andy Yu