Working from Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, Bird & Bird‘s China IP group covers trade marks, patents, trade secrets, copyright designs, and commercial IP advice. The practice also maintains a robust IP litigation team; and additionally benefits from the firm’s wholly-owned IP agency in Beijing, which conducts trade mark and copyright matters. Working between Shanghai and San Francisco, Christine Yiu is a copyright, trade mark, design, and utility model specialist; while the practice of Hong Kong-based Hank Leung encompasses transactional IP, enforcement work, and brand and product design protection. In Beijing, Rieko Michishita focuses on trade mark portfolio management, commercial transaction-related IP issues, and IP and trade secret protection; and Dorie Wong is another experienced IP practitioner.
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Key clients
- VMI Holland
- Maxeon
- Oaktree Group
- Riot Games
- Anker Innovations
- ENGIE Energie Services
- Metso Corporation
- Tam Jai International Co
- Merck
- Fitson Singapore Pte
- Chinachem Group Corporation
- Razer (Asia-Pacific) Pte
Work highlights
Acting for VMI Holland in three patent ownership disputes, in a landmark decision made by the Supreme People’s Court.
Assisting Maxeo with devising and managing global patent infringement campaigns against several infringing manufacturers of solar cells and solar panels.
Assisting Oaktree with the protection and maintenance of its trade mark, but also domain names and copyright.
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Hank Leung; Christine Yiu
Other key lawyers
Rieko Michishita; Dorie Wong; Ted Chwu; Alison Wong; Matthew Laight; Victor Tse