Rouse & Co. International (Overseas) Limited

From its Hong Kong office, IP boutique Rouse & Co. International (Overseas) Limited works alone, as well as in conjunction with offices on the mainland, as well as throughout the region, to assist IP-rich companies from a range of sectors to manage and protect their IPR, including in difficult emerging markets in Asia. Led by the vastly experienced Rachel Tan, the team is best-known for its trade mark expertise, including helping technology, consumer and pharmaceuticals multinationals in relation to brand clearance, protection, and in the context of strategic advice to clients introducing new brands to the Chinese market.  On the contentious front, Adelaide Yu is adept at helping clients to enforce their IPR, including patents, trade marks and copyright, regularly working alongside Hong Kong Customs in relation to border seizures and conducting inland raids for clients. Other key practitioners include Theresa Mak, who leads the firm’s Hong Kong trade marks team; Chad Dowle, in relation to international portfolio management; Chris Vale for IP litigation, including on matters with a nexus to South East Asia; and Mary Man, who also manages Rouse Hub, a centralised portfolio management service providing clients streamlined offerings of managing complex global portfolios.