Chambers Review
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Intellectual Property (International Firms) - China
What the Team is Known For
AWA fields a team of specialists that focus on advisory work in the IP sphere. The team is experienced in advising on a broad range of non-contentious patent and trade mark matters and is especially active in filings and prosecutions. It is also equipped to advise on portfolio management and enforcement actions. The practice is sought by international entities in the technology, pharmaceutical, automotive and manufacturing sectors. The firm serves a host of clients from its bases in Beijing and Hong Kong.
Strengths
AWA Asia is amazingly fast at delivering even complex evaluations.
AWA always give pragmatic advice and their reports always include a recommendation. The firm is hands-on, personal, very timely and always on top on things.
Notable practitioners
Lim Ai-Leen maintains a highly active IP practice and is widely known for her experience handling trade mark, patent filings and oppositions, in addition to advising companies on portfolio management. She wins acclaim for her business acumen and client service.
Ai-Leen is pragmatic, pro-active and timely.
Ai-Leen is simply the best.
Ashley Zhao is a partner in the Beijing office who is active on the full range of trade mark mandates, including registrations, cancellations, oppositions and prosecutions.
Ashely is experienced, timely and understands how the Chinese system differs from others give pragmatic and useful advice.
I have never seen anyone work as fast as Ashley Zhao on very complex matters