DLA Piper

Firm overview:

DLA Piper litigates IP disputes, manages global portfolios, and advises on IP-related transactions for many of the world’s most recognized brands and innovative companies.

With lawyers across the US and around the world, the firm’s IP practice works on the multi-jurisdictional aspects of many trademarks matters.

In China, DLA Piper advises on complex IP matters, including pan-Asia brand protection strategies, global trademark portfolio management, cross-border IP litigation, infringement and enforcement, multi-jurisdictional technology, knowhow transfer and licensing matters, and complex IP structuring and transactions.

Team overview:

Horace Lam is DLA Piper’s co-head of IPT Asia and is the co-Managing Partner China. He  has over 25 years’ experience of helping multinational and Chinese companies with IP issues in China and overseas. He regularly assists Fortune 500 companies in developing and executing IP strategies tailored to their Asian businesses. Lam leads a team of IP lawyers with Greater China coverage across Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong, and across Asia.

Key matters:

• Horace Lam advised a US multinational technology company on brand and trademark matters for several of its high-value business units and brands on a global basis, with a specific focus on Greater China and Asia. This included advising on strategy and trademark filings, oppositions, cancellations and enforcement.