Rouse

Leading IP boutique Rouse has longstanding expertise in a full range of IP litigation and non-litigation issues, including patent, copyright and trade mark matters. The 'exceptional' team is well-versed in handling patent and trade mark portfolios as well as patent and trade mark invalidation and infringement disputes, IP criminal cases, and standard essential patent prosecution and filing. The firm’s client base largely consists of major international brands and multinational corporations. The sizeable group is based across Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. Linda Chang is a trade mark issues expert and resides in Shanghai, while Hatty Cui spearheads the trade mark and brands team from Beijing. In Shanghai, Melanie Zhu is well-versed in handling trade mark portfolios, while Guangzhou-based James Godefroy leads on IP enforcement matters. Over in Beijing, Amanda Yang brings experience in registering non-traditional trade marks and trade mark transactions, while Joshua Mandell advises American and European clients with anti-counterfeiting and trade mark portfolio management.