Based in Beijing, AWA Asia is a notable international IP firm which is adept at a range of non-contentious IP matters, such as IP portfolio management and protection, the enforcement of IP, and managing IP assets. The Beijing office is also a licensed trade mark agency, allowing it to file and enforce trade marks at the China Trademark Office. Practice head Ai-Leen Lim is an expert in IP portfolio management and brand management, while co-lead Xiaofan Chen handles a mix of contentious and non-contentious issues including patent prosecution and patent invalidation and infringement disputes. Ashley Zhao also leads the team and mainly advises multinational companies in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and healthcare sectors on brand management.
Testimonials
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‘The team communicates well as all members are up to date on all matters. Personal and friendly style, as well as very up to date with case law.’
‘Ai-Leen Lim has become a friend and understands what are the needs for our European clients. Ashley Zhao is always on top of things and very proactive.’