China Patent Agent (HK) Ltd

Firm overview:

Having made an early start on China’s IP scene by setting up in 1984, China Patent Agent (HK) Ltd is now well-renowned and one of the largest IP firms in the country. The firm’s trademark team operates from its Hong Kong headquarters and Beijing office, as well as in branches in the US, Germany and Japan.

Specialised units within the department provide trademark services for applicants from multiple jurisdictions. Clients ranging from startups to multinationals go to China Patent Agent (HK) Ltd for advice on formulating trademark portfolios, avoiding risks, and navigating disputes. A dedicated team covers the full suite of trademark matters for applicants from Hong Kong and Macao.

China Patent Agent (HK) Ltd high-quality work has been recognised by national and international media, and its agents have gained worldwide visibility through their involvement with organisations such as China Trademark Association, the International Trademark Association, and the World Intellectual Property Organization.

Team overview:

Deputy General Manager Gang Hu has authored a multitude of articles on IP matters, including for WIPR. Some of his notable achievements include representing a Chinese automobile company in winning a trademark and anti-unfair competition lawsuit in the Zhejiang Higher People’s Court, and acting for an Italian luxury goods company to win a trademark suit in the Dalian Intermediate People’s Court, which ruled that the defendant should immediately stop infringing its marks and pay RMB 1 million in damages and expenses.