Squire Sanders hires partner in Hong Kong

Squire Sanders LLP has hired patent attorney Kam W. Law as a partner in its Hong Kong office.

Law, who has moved across the city from law firm Jones Day, is a registered US patent attorney and qualified solicitor in the US and Hong Kong. He has worked as an in-house counsel at companies including Samsung and 3M.

Law has handled patent applications for Fortune 500 companies in the chemicals, pharmaceuticals, biotechnological and renewable energy industries. He has represented clients in infringement actions, patent litigation and licensing cases.

David Elkins, global practice leader for IP and technology, said: “Kam’s expertise within the life and health science technologies sector makes him a natural fit with our existing global practice. Kam also brings significant experience in providing intellectual property-related due diligence support associated with corporate transactions.”