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Intellectual Property (International Firms) - China

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What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie maintains an impressive team of specialists across offices in Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai. The law firm has an accomplished 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.

Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie advised Wolverine World Wide, a marketer of branded footwear, apparel and accessories, on its sale of the Hush Puppies IP portfolio. This included trade marks, patents, copyrights and domains.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Loke-Khoon Tan
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Eminent Practitioners

Tan Loke-Khoon is well 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.

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Shih Yann Loo
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Eminent Practitioners

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.

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Maria Smith
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Band 2

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.

Maria is great for assistance in Hong Kong. She is excellent and puts in the hours.

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Isabella Liu
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Band 3

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.

Isabella is fabulous. She is very knowledgeable, strategic and practical in her approach to issues.

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Andrew Sim
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Band 4

Andrew Sim heads the intellectual property enforcement and litigation practice at Baker McKenzie in Hong Kong and leads the firm’s food and beverage industry practice across Greater China. He specialises in cross-border disputes, with a particular emphasis on plant variety rights.

He understands the clients' business and manages his team really well.

The level of legal expertise he possesses is very high. He is able to communicate and serve your needs, and is punctual and expeditious.

Ranked Lawyers at
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China

Intellectual Property (International Firms)

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Loke-Khoon Tan
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Eminent Practitioners
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Shih Yann Loo
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Eminent Practitioners
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Maria Smith
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Band 2
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Isabella Liu
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Andrew Sim
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