Intellectual Property - Asia-Pacific Region
What the Team is Known For
The team at Rouse presents an innovative offering with core strength in China, as well as Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam. Rouse also has an office in Myanmar with a dedicated IP team stationed there. The firm aids clients on a variety of IP issues, with a focus on infringement actions in respect of patents and copyright, anti-counterfeiting matters and domain name disputes. It maintains an impressive client roster among technology and food and drink companies, and regularly acts at all court levels in related litigations across Asia. It has additional expertise in providing advice on IP transfer procedures arising out of corporate transactions.
Strengths
"They are able to quickly understand the issues we face and present practical and well-reasoned solutions. They are a true team and work together seamlessly."
"Rouse is distinguished by how well they excel at both the technical and client-management aspects of their work."
Work Highlights
Rouse represented Garmin in a successful opposition against the application for the trade mark 'VIVO' filed by a Chinese conglomerate.
Notable practitioners
Linda Chang and Rachel Tan are key contacts for the China IP practice and Manoon Changchumni is a key contact for Thailand. Chow Kin Wah is a key contact for the Indonesia IP practice.
