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Bird & Bird

Intellectual Property

Global Guide 2026 : Asia-Pacific Region

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Intellectual Property - Asia-Pacific Region

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Bird & Bird is a law firm with highly reputed IP specialists with strongholds in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia, whilst also offering Japan expertise from its Singapore office. The firm offers an impressive IP skill set, being especially talented in brand management issues, including trade mark enforcement and exploitation. It has particular industry expertise in the technology, electronics and life sciences sectors. The team advises both government and multinationals on intellectual property law, and boasts an array of strategic partnerships with respected local firms in Malaysia, South Korea and Indonesia.
Notable practitioners

Matthew Laight is the head of the firm's regional IP practice. The key country contact for Australia is Jane Owen, while Lorraine Tay heads the Singapore practice.

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Work Highlights

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  • Bird & Bird assisted Maxeon, a solar panel technology company, with devising and managing global patent infringement campaigns against several infringing manufacturers of solar cells and solar panels, and with devising global portfolio valuation and licensing strategy.

Strengths

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  • The team at Bird & Bird are attentive to detail, genuine and flexible.

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  • The team are a perfect combination of efficiency and client relationship management, ensuring the client understands every step of their reasoning and advice. They are in a league of their own.

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