Intellectual Property (International Firms)
Global Guide 2024 : China
Band 1
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Bird & Bird has a substantial practice with well-established IP credentials, especially accomplished in managing complex cross-border patent litigation. The team also handles a range of copyright and trade mark transactions and disputes as well as data protection and regulatory advice. It handles licensing and franchising agreements, in addition to technology transfers. The firm brings together practitioners with a range of specialist backgrounds, including engineering and life sciences. Its clients benefit from its formal association with PRC law firm Lawjay Partners and its separate trade mark agency staffed by PRC-qualified staff, which enables the team to deal directly with Mainland government agencies. The International Olympic Committee (IOC), Merck and Anker Innovations are examples of the firm's clients.
Work Highlights
- Bird & Bird continued to advise Riot Games on the management of its trade mark portfolio in the Greater China region, including enforcement of IP rights and commercial licensing.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bird & Bird is always very clear in its explanations, not just saying what we can't do but being very constructive and imaginative in showing us a path to a solution."
"The firm has given us very clear guidance and solid advice on dealing with the authorities. Its legal advice in this regard is quite valuable to us."
"Bird & Bird is always very clear in its explanations, not just saying what we can't do but being very constructive and imaginative in showing us a path to a solution."
"The firm has given us very clear guidance and solid advice on dealing with the authorities. Its legal advice in this regard is quite valuable to us."
Notable Practitioners
Alison Wong is highly regarded for the depth of her experience in the IP field. She excels at handling the full range of trade mark mandates, frequently acting for clients in the life sciences, biotechnology and chemical sectors. She is well equipped to advise on infringement cases, enforcement strategy and regulatory matters.
"Alison Wong is an expert in IP who gives commercial advice."
"She is certainly well known in the market."
Matthew Laight leads the firm's Asia-Pacific regional IP practice and receives plaudits for his cross-border IP litigation expertise. He continues to attract instructions from entities in the utility and TMT sectors.
"Matthew Laight is a well-known patent practitioner who has been in the market for a long time."
Christine Yiu co-heads Bird & Bird's IP department from its base in Shanghai. She has extensive experience in cross-border patent and trade mark disputes, and offers additional expertise in FRAND licensing matters. She often acts for clients in the manufacturing, technology research and telecommunications sectors.
"She has experience in handling standard essential patents, which are complex and difficult to handle."
"Christine Yiu is very well known for patent protection matters, especially patent litigation."
Rieko Michishita has extensive knowledge in Japan-related matters and expertise in various IP disputes. She attracts clients from a wide range of sectors, including manufacturing, retail and entertainment.
"She is very well known for working with Japanese companies, and she focuses more on trade mark work."