Dorsey & Whitney has a dedicated IP practice, handling a wide range of IP protection, enforcement and commercial transactions. It is noted for its solid track record in infringement and copyright mandates. Janet Wong is the head of the firm’s Hong Kong office and Greater China IP group and has vast experience in corporate transactions, commercial litigation and financial disputes. Lilian Shi handles contentious matters, brand and copyright protection and portfolio management.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘I want to commend Dorsey & Whitney for their exceptional legal services. Their unique approach combines industry expertise with a client-centric focus, particularly in sectors like infringement and copyright.
  • 'Dorsey & Whitney stands out for its holistic client service and long-term relationship building. Overall, their dedication to excellence makes them a top choice for comprehensive legal support.’
  • ‘I would like to express my appreciation for Janet Wong and her team. What makes Janet and her colleagues stand out is their exceptional responsiveness and deep understanding of client needs. Janet’s ability to navigate complex legal issues with clarity and precision sets her apart from competitors.'

  • 'One of the standout qualities I value in Janet is her proactive approach; she always anticipates challenges and provides strategic solutions before they arise.'

Key clients

  • Mayo Clinic
  • Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Co., Ltd.
  • Hearts on Fire Company, LLC
  • Lee Kum Kee Company Limited
  • LKK Health Products Group Limited
  • The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
  • Chow Sang Sang Jewellery Company Limited
  • World Trade Centers Association, Inc.
  • Samsonite IP Holdings Sarl / Samsonite Asia Limited / Tumi, Inc.
  • Sangraf International (Hong Kong) Limited
  • Sir The Label Pty Ltd
  • Novalearn Limited

Work highlights

  • Advised Mayo Clinic, a U.S. top ranking medical group in taking over a dozen trade mark enforcement actions, including takedown notices, demand letters, and complaints to online service providers or local authorities in Hong Kong and Mainland China.
  • Represented Hearts On Fire Company, LLC, the U.S. subsidiary of Chow Tai Fook Jewellery in maintaining its global trade mark portfolio in over 60 jurisdictions and in coordinating extensive trade mark searches, and applying for or successfully obtaining trade mark registrations for a new sub-brand, a new house logo and a new Chinese mark in various jurisdictions.
  • Advised The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc., in filing and successfully prosecuting a series of trade mark opposition and invalidation proceedings.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Janet Wong

Other key lawyers

Lilian Shi