Hogan Lovells International LLP has an impressive track record in patent linkage and term extension, as well as the protection of employee-related trade secrets, where the team is the first port of call to clients operating in the healthcare, internet and tech sectors. Furthermore, IP litigation is an area of strength thanks to the firm’s associated law firm in the Shanghai Free Trade Zone called Hogan Lovells Fidelity. Leading the team are three partners spread across China. In Beijing, the dual-qualified (China and US) head of Asia IPMT Helen Xia is an expert in IP litigation, portfolio management, obtaining and enforcing IP rights, and commercial licensing. In Shanghai, Zhen (Katie) Feng specialises in IP disputes and brand protection work; and head of the IPMT Hong Kong team Eugene Low. Other recommended individuals include counsels Grace Guo (Beijing), whose practice ranges from trademarks and copyright to domain names, patents and trade secrets; and Yu-An Chang (Shanghai), a regular advisor to international and Chinese companies on the procurement, protection, enforcement and commercialisation of IP assets.
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‘We work mainly with partner Helen Xia and her team, where especially Grace Guo, Alle Fan and Yuanping Deng, are responsive and engaged in the matters handled.'
‘Helen Xia is always available and looks after the interests of the clients with clear consideration that there has to be a balance between the actions taken and result gained.'
Key clients
- Merck & Co. Inc.
- Caterpillar
- MGM
- Spray Moret
- The LEGO Group
Work highlights
- Assisting Merck & Co with a cross-border litigation concerning rights in the MERCK trademark and trade name.
- Advising Caterpillar on multiple IP prosecution and enforcement matters in mainland China.
- Advising the world-renowned movie studio MGM on various trademark prosecution and enforcement actions in relation to its several core movie and merchandising brands.
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Helen Xia, Zhen (Katie) Feng, Eugene Low