Comprising technology sector specialists, Clifford Chance LLP‘s China group is regularly mandated to act in high-stakes IP-related arbitrations. The team also advises on the IP side to M&A and joint venture transactions, as well as IP protection strategies and licensing. An ’excellent IP practitioner and litigator with solid international expertise’, Ling Ho leads the firm’s Asia-Pacific IP group from Hong Kong; while the disputes caseload of Beijing and Shanghai-based Lei Shi includes patent, trade mark and copyright infringements, along with unfair competition, passing off and IP-related employment conflicts. Also in Hong Kong, Charmaine Kwong has notable experience in IP prosecutions, and devising global strategies for consumer brands and financial institutions, as well as pharmaceutical and technology companies.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Practical working approach and solid professional skills.’
- ‘Ling Ho is an excellent IP practitioner and litigator with solid international expertise.’
- 'Deep knowledge of the market in HK and PRC, pragmatic, responsive, to the point.'
- 'I work with Charmaine Kwong. I find her to be knowledgeable and easy to work with, and she provides sound and practical advice and suggestions.'
Key clients
- Volkswagen China
- AMTD
- Aston Martin
- Langham Hotel
- Gelion Technologies
- Pfizer
Work highlights
Acting for a major music streaming service provider (as respondent) in a Hong Kong-seated HKIAC arbitration concerning licensing agreements and IP rights claims.
Advising Volkswagen China on an IP and technical collaboration with XPeng.
Practice head
Ling Ho
Other key lawyers
Lei Shi; Charmaine Kwong; Thomas Walsh; Justin Luo; Sharon Zhang