Intellectual Property (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2025 : 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. 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 managedBNP Paribas global trade mark portfolio. This includes not only the corporate investment bank but also several other group companies within the BNP Paribas group, across multiple jurisdictions, as well as trade marks for BNP Paribas products and subsidiaries' services.
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 excellent across the board."
"Justin is very meticulous and very efficient. He understands the Chinese client mindset, is able to provide easy-to-understand solutions and is very agile."