The 'very knowledgeable' Hong Kong-based IP group at Norton Rose Fulbright assists clients with IP issues involving China, Hong Kong and the wider Asia region. IP rights acquisition, IP exploitation and licensing and IP enforcement are all major areas of the practice. Justin Davidson spearheads the team and excels in IP and technology matters, supporting both multinational and domestic clients in protecting and exploiting their IP portfolios and assisting with patent litigation.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is very knowledgeable in legal requirements and practical issues in technology transfer. They can provide very quick and practicable advice. ’

  • ‘Justin Davidson is a capable and experience lawyer in technology transfers. He attends to details and is quick to identify the issues and provide practicable advice. ’

  • ‘The team is a very stable intellectual property team that can provide a full range of services for different industries, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, unfair competition, etc.’

  • ‘Justin Davidson is the team’s leading partner. Justin has over 30 years of experience in the IP field and has his own expertise in patent technology. In addition, Justin is also very good at considering the client’s needs from a practical perspective and seeking a variety of suitable solutions for the client.’

  • ‘The team performed deep research and analysed details to help us to decide the best course of action. They also collaborated with their counterpart in PRC due to complexity of the issues.’

  • ‘The team listened to our concerns and ideas, communicated effectively and keep everyone informed. They are responsive and reliable and provide an adequate explanation of services.’

Key clients

  • ActusRayPartners
  • Astri (Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Institute)
  • BNP Paribas
  • City University of Hong Kong
  • Crown Worldwide Holdings Ltd.
  • Drawbridge Pharmaceuticals / Sedarex Limited
  • GlaxoSmithKline Plc
  • Global Futures & Options
  • Haleon plc
  • International Pastry Concepts LLC
  • Neiman Marcus Group
  • Population Services International
  • Biosurgical
  • Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
  • De Motu Cordis Pty Ltd||DFB Soria, LLC
  • Samson Clinical Pty Ltd.
  • Suzhou Sinus Medical Technologies Co., Ltd.
  • Teleflex Life Sciences Limited
  • University of Oxford
  • Washington University

Work highlights

  • Advising Neiman Marcus Group on a wide range of legal and compliance issues, including IP, marketing, customs, product labelling and product safety.
  • Advising Dominique Ansel Bakery and related companies on the management of its Asia trade mark portfolio and advising on brand protection and pursuing trade mark proceedings and oppositions.
  • Advising Crown Worldwide on the management and enforcement of its global trade mark portfolio in 70 countries including in China.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Justin Davidson

Other key lawyers

Stanley Ng