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Rouse

Intellectual Property

Global Guide 2026 : Asia-Pacific Region

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Intellectual Property - Asia-Pacific Region

Band 1

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

The firm's strengths lie in the capability of its staff, coupled with its extensive global connections, which enables us to achieve our goals easily and effectively.

The team are definitely experts, especially in this unique Chinese market. Their ways of working, knowledge in local laws, interactions with clients are all first-class services.

Work Highlights

Rouse represented Carol Cole Company in the invalidation of NEUFACE PRO trade mark application based on grounds of similarity and passing off.

Notable practitioners

Rachel Tan is a key contact 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.

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