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Deacons

Intellectual Property (International Firms)

Greater China Region Guide 2026 : China


Deacons

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Intellectual Property (International Firms) - China

Band 1

Band 1


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

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  • Overall, they are very good. They reply almost immediately.

    Intellectual Property (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region
  • They have a deep knowledge of the Chinese market. They are very professional.

    Intellectual Property (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleCharmaine Koo
    Senior StatespeopleCharmaine Koo

    Charmaine Koo

    Charmaine Koo co-heads the IP department from Deacons' base in Hong Kong. She has a distinguished reputation and continues to offer an impressive clientele expert advice on a wide range of IP matters, from patent, trade mark and copyright infringement cases to portfolio management and data protection matters.
    • She is very famous and respected in Hong Kong.

      Intellectual Property (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region
  • Band 2Catherine Zheng
    Band 2Catherine Zheng

    Catherine Zheng

    Catherine Zheng offers expertise in a range of IP work, ranging from brand protection and portfolio management strategies to patent and trade mark disputes. Her expertise is highly sought after by companies based in Mainland China and Hong Kong, especially those in the pharmaceutical and technology industries.
    • I would recommend her. She is amazing.

      Intellectual Property (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region
    • She has been in the industry for a long time and is very competent.

      Intellectual Property (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region
  • Up and ComingKelley Loo
    Up and ComingKelley Loo

    Kelley Loo

    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.

Ranked Individuals at Deacons (3)

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    Charmaine Koo

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    Catherine Zheng

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    Kelley Loo

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