Chambers Review
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Intellectual Property (International Firms) - China
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
Rouse is distinguished by how well they excel at both the technical and client management aspects of their work.
It is clear that they are personally invested in the success of our business. They are true partners.
Work Highlights
Rouse assisted a brand with a damages claim regarding a well known trade mark, prohibiting its use by hair salons.
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 Tan is an amazing manager and attorney, and we are fortunate to work with her.
Rachel is very client focused and committed to finding win-win solutions.
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.
Hatty knows our business well and has provided invaluable strategic advice when needed.
Hatty Cui is professional, smart and able to quickly understand client needs.
Theresa Mak is the Head of Trademarks and Brands, based in Hong Kong. Trademark filing and opposition are areas in which she excels.