Squire Patton Boggs

Firm Overview:

Squire Patton Boggs stands out for its detailed investigations into trademark anti-counterfeiting. The full-service firm has 100+ IP specialists worldwide and prosecutes marks in seven time zones including the China practice, which collaborates with the international team on global portfolios for multinational household-name brands. “They do a great job,” say clients. Squire Patton Boggs is directly involved in investigations and enforcement actions, with the team leading on and attending anti-counterfeiting operations for its clients. The team advises and implements litigation strategies and has obtained recognition of high reputation for clients’ trademarks, such as shoe brand Clarks and US cotton clothing brand, Supima.

Team Overview:

Italian-origin China veteran, Paolo Beconcini, based between Los Angeles and China, brings a cross-cultural understanding and a focus on evidence gathering to his leadership of the China Intellectual Property team. Beconcini leads business intelligence teams, pursues evidence and attends police raids for anti-counterfeiting operations. Both international lawyers and clients recognise the quality and distinctiveness of Beconcini’s practice, which also covers portfolio management and advising on litigation matters. Fashion and consumer goods are his specialty industries.

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