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Intellectual Property (International Firms) - China

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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.

Work Highlights

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  • 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.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Charmaine Koo
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Charmaine Koo
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Senior Statespeople

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.

Annie Tsoi
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Annie Tsoi
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Band 2

Annie Tsoi is well regarded for the depth of her experience in the IP field. She receives frequent mandates in the trade mark space, advising on prosecutions, enforcement actions and portfolio management.

Catherine Zheng
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Catherine Zheng
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Band 2

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.

Patsy Lau
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Patsy Lau
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Band 4

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
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Kelley Loo
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Up and Coming

Kelley Lou 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.

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Intellectual Property (International Firms)

Charmaine Koo
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Charmaine Koo
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Senior Statespeople
Annie Tsoi
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Annie Tsoi
2
Band 2
Catherine Zheng
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Catherine Zheng
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Band 2
Patsy Lau
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Patsy Lau
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Band 4
Kelley Loo
U
Kelley Loo
U
Up and Coming