Perkins Coie expands China presence with new IP agency

Perkins Coie has established an IP agency with offices in both Beijing and Shenzhen, as it expands its presence in China.

As part of the initiative, which was  announced yesterday, November 20, Perkins Coie is also moving its existing Beijing office to a larger space.

The IP agency is licensed by the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) and is staffed with consultants and paralegals who have experience in the registration, maintenance and enforcement of IP rights.

“We are excited to be able to directly offer this important suite of IP services to our clients,” said Scott Palmer, a Beijing-based partner who is leading the IP agency. “I look forward to working closely with my colleagues in our well-established China IP group to provide the full range of IP services to our clients in China.”

Some of the services the IP agency offers include trademark registration and portfolio management services, IP prosecution and disputes before the CNIPA.

Bill Malley, firmwide managing partner, said: “Expanding our footprint into Shenzhen underscores Perkins Coie’s worldwide focus on key technology markets and serving clients in the technology and related sectors.”

Perkins Coie said the larger office space in Beijing will accommodate the continued growth of its roster of lawyers and legal consultants.

“Clients have responded well to our services in China over the past 20 years, and we are deepening our presence here to meet their growing demand for our counsel,” said Malley.

The firm’s Beijing office is led by office managing partner Michael House and business partner James Zimmerman.

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