Intellectual Property (International Firms) - China
Band 2
What the Team is Known For
Rouse fields a substantial group with practitioners working from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Hong Kong. The firm is active across all aspects of IP issues, with an especially good reputation for trade mark enforcement and protection work. It benefits from a growing patent litigation offering. Its high-profile clientele includes a number of leading technology and media companies as well as luxury brands. The team advises international businesses on transactional IP matters and IP issues relating to entry into China, as well as acting for domestic companies on outbound matters in South-East Asia. It leverages the support of its close association with PRC firm and patent agency Lusheng Law Firm.
Strengths
We have done some tricky and complex work and their performance has been very professional and skilful throughout.
The team are definitely experts, especially in this unique market. Their ways of working, knowledge of local laws and interactions with clients are all strong.
Work Highlights
Rouse represented Carol Cole Company in the successful invalidation of the NEUFACE PRO trade mark application by N & D Skincare.
Notable practitioners
Rachel Tan has extensive experience advising on trade mark clearance, protection and enforcement matters, as well as advising companies on copyright matters and the overall management of their IP portfolios.
Rachel is a good team leader.
I can't speak highly enough of her.
Hatty Cui is the head of Rouse's China trade mark group and the general manager of the Beijing office. She handles the full range of trade mark matters, including applications, prosecutions and infringement litigation cases.
I feel confident that the Rouse team will effectively handle any matters I send their way in a timely matter.
She is exceptionally good, with stellar attention to detail. She always remembers the background and small details of each case and her advice is never generic but always tailored to my company.
Theresa Mak is the head of trademarks and brands, based in Hong Kong. Trade mark filing and opposition are areas in which she excels.
She is very hands-on and super in managing clients. She's also very responsive.
Chris Vale is the firm's director who is based in Hong Kong and maintains a healthy practice in the Asia-Pacific region, with a strong focus in South-East Asia, particularly Vietnam and Cambodia. He specialises in patent and trade mark litigation as he frequently deals with cross-border disputes.
Linda Chang is a London-based trade mark expert. She dexterously assists multinationals with IP strategies and dispute resolution in China.
