Specialising in complex multi-jurisdictional matters, DLA Piper‘s IP and technology team is experienced in trade mark, copyright and patent-related advisory, enforcement and prosecution mandates. The China IP practice also covers trade secrets, advertising, commercial contracts, licensing, data protection, and cybersecurity. It additionally fields experts in multi-front IP litigation. In Beijing, Asia IP and technology practice co-head, Horace Lam, routinely assists Fortune 500 companies with developing IP strategies; Allen Xu advises on cross-border IP matters and global trade mark portfolio management; and Asher Yan focuses on enforcing and prosecuting IP rights, as well as transactions involving IP rights. Shanghai-based Ting Xiao heads up the firm’s patent practice across Greater China, alongside leading the life sciences offering in Asia.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The DLA Piper team under Horace Lam’s leadership provides highly professional advice.’
- ‘Clients are impressed by Horace Lam and the team’s ability to resolve complicated issues with simplicity and practicality. Most importantly, their solutions are grounded in a deep understanding of how clients value their brands.’
- 'DLA China has been a strong presence and powerhouse in China trademarks for many years, and I continue to trust them.'
- 'Horace Lam has always been a star in the Chinese market, though I am biased, having worked with him so long at DLA. That said, I appreciated his work - he was always responsive, gave thorough advice, and came up with solutions.'
- 'The team is focused on delivering sophisticated advice that meets client's needs. They understand that a one-size-fits-all approach is not useful given the dynamic IP environment, and so strive to understand each client's business objectives, and use this insight to tailor strategies.'
- 'Horace Lam is an exceptional practitioner. He routinely simplifies complex issues into easily digestible advice, and provides practical, actionable advice. I rely on Horace and his team to handle complex trademark matters in China, and they regularly produce favourable results.'
Key clients
- International Olympic Committee
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Practice head
Horace Lam
Other key lawyers
Allen Xu; Asher Yan; Ting Xiao