The IP practice at Clifford Chance LLP combines the expertise of its disputes and commercial lawyers to advise on transactional, contentious, and non-contentious IP issues. The firm is known for its specialism in IP and tech arbitrations, which are key areas of focus of Hong Kong-based practice head Ling Ho. Ho is also well-versed in handling IP aspects of tech deals. Lei Shi splits his time between Shanghai and Beijing and handles patent, trade mark and copyright infringement as well as unfair competition disputes.

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Key clients

  • Volkswagen China
  • TPG / iNova Pharmaceuticals Pte. Ltd.
  • Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co. Ltd
  • Langham Hotel
  • Standard Chartered Bank
  • BDO Unibank
  • Aston Martin
  • Carrefour
  • Hong Kong Baptist University
  • Henkel

Work highlights

  • Advised Volkswagen China on the IP and technical collaboration and strategic minority investment in XPeng.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ling Ho

Other key lawyers

Lei Shi