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Bird & Bird

Intellectual Property (International Firms)

Global Guide 2026 : China

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Intellectual Property (International Firms) - China

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Bird & Bird assisted Maxeon with devising and managing global patent infringement campaigns against several infringing manufacturers of solar cells and solar panels.

Strengths

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  • Bird & Bird has a global team that can support cross-border cases. It is top-notch, experienced and capable, as well as efficient and timely.

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  • They have a good global network and their different offices work well together. They are commercially minded and able to provide practical suggestions based on the client's commercial intentions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Matthew Laight
    Matthew Laight

    Matthew Laight

    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 mandates from entities in the utility and TMT sectors.

    • Matthew Laight is a very good patent litigator.

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  • Alison Wong
    Alison Wong

    Alison Wong

    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.
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  • Christine Yiu
    Christine Yiu

    Christine Yiu

    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.
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  • Ted Chwu
    Ted Chwu

    Ted Chwu

    Ted Chwu is the Managing Partner of Bird & Bird Greater China, based in Hong Kong, and co-heads the global technology and communications group. He specialises in patent prosecution and infringement within the aerospace, software and technology sectors.

    • Ted is very well-versed and on the ground with the clients.

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    • Ted Chwu is outstanding.

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  • Hank Leung
    Hank Leung

    Hank Leung

    Hank is the co-head of Bird & Bird's IP team, based in Hong Kong. He specialises in trade mark, product design and copyright issues, providing counsel to clients in the creative, sports and consumer industries.

    • Hank is a very good lawyer.

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  • Rieko Michishita
    Rieko Michishita

    Rieko Michishita

    Rieko Michishita is a partner in the IP group in Beijing. Fluent in three languages, she is a trusted advisor to Japanese companies, managing both contentious and non-contentious IP matters.

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Ranked Individuals at Bird & Bird (6)

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    Matthew Laight

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    Alison Wong

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    Christine Yiu

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    Hank Leung

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    Rieko Michishita

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