Intellectual Property (International Firms)

Baker McKenzie maintains an impressive team of specialists across offices in Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai. The law firm has an impressive track record of handling both contentious and non-contentious mandates. It also handles trade mark, patent, regulatory and compliance work, and is a popular choice of counsel for major international brands as well as increasingly serving domestic clients. The team offers a broad range of expertise covering the consumer goods, pharmaceutical, technology, finance and entertainment sectors. It is well placed to assist multinationals with protecting and enforcing their IP rights in China, as well as licensing matters. The team is bolstered by its PRC joint operation with FenXun Partners, as well as leveraging its regional and global network to provide joined-up international advice. The team counts the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Nike among its clients.

"They're very responsive, they provide very detailed and thorough analysis of the results as they arise and projected consequences. They are just extremely organised."

"They know the tech industry very well and are good at providing practical solutions to clients. They are able to deliver first-class quality of work product on a reasonable budget."

Tan Loke-Khoon is regarded for his wealth of experience in the IP space. His expertise in IP rights enforcement and infringement cases is sought after by many household names, including in the entertainment and consumer goods industries. "He's very knowledgeable and very active. He's been around forever and is very well respected." "He is very responsive and approachable. He is able to share a lot of industry practice, which comes in very handy."

Maria Smith is recognised for her experience in assisting international clients with IP portfolio management and brand protection mandates, with a focus on copyright and trade mark matters. She often advises clients in the technology and consumer goods sectors. "She's well known and has become more of a stalwart of the practice." "She is very well respected, and has been around for a long time."

Isabella Liu has significant IP expertise, frequently advising life sciences entities on trade mark and patent matters, as well as IP aspects of M&A transactions. She leads Baker McKenzie's Asia-Pacific IP and technology practice.

Loo Shih Yann is known for his contentious IP work, which includes patent and trade mark enforcement actions and infringement proceedings. He is frequently mandated by high-profile clients in the TMT and pharmaceutical sectors. He serves as the firm's Asia-Pacific chair. "Loo Shih Yann has a good name in the market."