Chambers Review
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Intellectual Property (International Firms) - China
What the Team is Known For
Deacons combines one of Hong Kong's largest and most established teams with a solid presence in the PRC. It offers a high degree of expertise across the full range of IP, and is especially noted for its trade mark enforcement capabilities. The firm also has extensive experience advising on patent infringement and enforcement cases, with a number of practitioners having a science or technology background. The team acts for world-renowned brands and maintains a strong base of clients across sectors such as luxury and consumer goods, insurance, life sciences and TMT. It benefits from an in-house patent team that is qualified to prosecute patents across Europe, the USA and the wider Asia region. In addition, the team is equipped to advise on data privacy and protection matters.
Strengths
Deacons is one of the biggest local firms in Hong Kong and is a one-stop shop for us. The teams are willing to provide tailored advice.
Deacons have a very strong IP practice and have mainly been helping us with trade mark registration.
Work Highlights
Deacons advised Hummingbird Music on the IP aspects of a breach of contract dispute with one of their artists, who is a celebrity in the PRC, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Notable practitioners
Patsy Lau brings to bear extensive experience advising on trade mark portfolio management, filing strategy and brand management matters. Her clientele encompasses entities in various sectors such as consumer goods and insurance.
Kelley Loo advises on both contentious and non-contentious IP matters, particularly trade mark enforcement and protection. She frequently represents clients in the technology and entertainment sectors.
Kelley provides prompt responses.