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Intellectual Property - Asia-Pacific Region
What the Team is Known For
King & Wood Mallesons offers renowned teams in the key jurisdictions of China and Australia. Patent and trade mark infringement litigation is a core expertise, and the firm also handles portfolio management and the IP aspects of transactions. The team advises clients across a range of sectors, including biotech, pharmaceuticals and consumer goods. It has additional IP-related expertise in the banking and cryptocurrency sectors and is also active advising on the IP aspects of restructuring and insolvency procedures.
Strengths
KWM were willing to search for commercial solutions and were invested in gaining an understanding of our business.
Work Highlights
KWM defended 4 Farmers Australia in infringement proceedings commenced by Kumiai Chemical Industry in the Federal Court of Australia.
Notable practitioners
Matthew Swinn heads the firm's IP practice in Australia, while Zhu Nongfan and Peter Bullock are the heads of the Beijing and Hong Kong practices respectively.