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Baker McKenzie

Intellectual Property

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Asia-Pacific Region


Baker McKenzie

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Intellectual Property - Asia-Pacific Region

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Baker McKenzie has a comprehensive offering of top-league IP practices across jurisdictions in the Asia-Pacific region including China, Singapore and Japan as well as Australia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, South Korea, Thailand and Taiwan. The team handles the full array of IP matters including trade mark and patent portfolio management and transactional IP issues. It additionally offers an ASEAN one-stop trade marks package to assist clients with filing applications in all ASEAN countries, boasting industry-specific expertise in the food and drink, media and entertainment sectors. It advises clients on a wide array of copyright issues, including moral rights and licensing matters.
Notable practitioners

Vietnam-based Manh Hung Tran and Minh Tri Quach are key contacts in South-East Asia. Tan Loke-Khoon leads the Greater China IP practice.

Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie assisted Starbucks with analysing the circumstances and taking all-round actions against the infringing activities of Ren Ren Authentication company.

Strengths

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  • Baker McKenzie provided counsel on unsettled areas of law, subsequently presenting practical options for our assessment to facilitate the achievement of our objectives.

    Intellectual Property respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Their deep expertise in cross-border compliance and IP licensing, combined with a responsive and commercially minded approach, set them apart from other firms.

    Intellectual Property respondentAsia-Pacific

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