Intellectual Property (International Firms)
Global Guide 2024 : China
Band 3
Contact number
+852 3405 2300Chambers Review
Norton Rose Fulbright houses an established Hong Kong-based team, well versed in managing large trade mark portfolios for blue-chip clients. It is additionally active in a broad range of IP disputes, patent infringement and enforcement, software development agreements and domain name disputes, and also works on licensing issues. The firm has a robust client portfolio, including companies from the technology, logistics, life sciences and financial services sectors, such as ASTRI, Global Future & Options and BNP Paribas. It represents clients in both inbound and outbound work, and has a solid track record for advice on the IP aspects of cross-border M&A. The team is also well placed to handle patent prosecution mandates.
Work Highlights
- Norton Rose Fulbright continued to manage the global trade mark portfolio for Hong Kong-headquartered multinational company Crown Worldwide.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have a good ability to analyse complicated matters, communicate the issues and provide practical advice."
"The team has always been able to quickly understand the major structure of the case, locate the key issues and give creative opinions and advice."
"They have a good ability to analyse complicated matters, communicate the issues and provide practical advice."
"The team has always been able to quickly understand the major structure of the case, locate the key issues and give creative opinions and advice."
Notable Practitioners
Justin Davidson's dexterity in handling IP portfolio management and trade mark and patent prosecution mandates in addition to invalidation actions and litigation proceedings is sought after by several international corporates.
"Justin is great to work with. He provides strong support and communication, and is responsive and available when needed."
"Justin Davidson is an excellent lawyer. He is knowledgeable, responsive and reliable. He understands our commercial issues and provides practical advice and solutions."