Deacons operates a knowledgeable IP team, recognised for providing extensive counsel in ‘a pre-emptive manner’, ensuring a highly proficient service to its notable client list. Key areas of expertise include handling complex IP litigation, and the team is highly renowned within the entertainment and media sector. Co-headed by Annie Tsoi and Catherine Zheng, the group is further spearheaded by the ’exceptionally capable’ Charmaine Koo. As head of IP commercial and litigation, Koo is recommended for handling complex court litigation and data privacy issues for leading companies, alongside being a leading entertainment lawyer. Additionally, Jeffrey McLean is regularly instructed on patent prosecution and ligation. Theresa Luk handles IP litigation and commercial transactions. Patsy Lau has extensive knowledge in protecting trade mark portfolios throughout the region.
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Témoignages
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- ‘The team is knowledgeable and is well-versed in providing tailored and pragmatic solutions to clients. The team is also able to identify potential issues and provide advice in a pre-emptive manner, which greatly facilitates the communications between the instructing firm and its clients.’
- 'Eliza Siew has extensive experience and deep knowledge in IP matters. She is well aware of clients’ needs and is always able to offer tailored and pragmatic solutions. It is always enjoyable working with Eliza. ’
‘Available and quick team. Looking for pragmatic and proactive solutions.’
‘Kelley Loo has a deep knowledge in IP and a longstanding practice in this field. ’
'Professional, efficient, high degree of cooperation, stable team.'
'Catherine Zheng and Jeffrey McLean - Highly professional, timely feedback, high degree of cooperation.'
'The opinions provided are diversified and multi-angle, and the practice is strong.'
‘Deacons' has a strong team of IP lawyers who can provide advice on a wide range of matters, both contentious and non-contentious. Clients can generally find the support they need, whether for trade mark registrations, general IP questions or IP litigation.’
‘Deacons' Charmaine Koo is an exceptionally capable IP lawyer who can provide practical solutions to clients' issues. Charmaine is attentive to clients' needs and understands the complexity of clients' situations. Her technical knowledge in IP law is exceptionally strong and her advice is very helpful.’
Clients clés
- Hummingbird Music Ltd
- Miele
Points forts
- Advising a Hong Kong-based record label on the IP aspects of a breach of contract dispute with one of their artists who is a major celebrity in PRC, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
- Representing a German-based manufacturer of electrical appliances in High Court actions relating to parallel imports of the client’s products in Hong Kong.
Avocats
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Responsable de la pratique
Annie Tsoi; Catherine Zheng; Charmaine Koo; Jeffrey McLean
Autres avocats clés
Theresa Luk; Patsy Lau; Kelley Loo; Eliza Siew