Simmons & Simmons

Firm Overview:

In China, Simmons & Simmons’ specialist trademark practice operates through a separate legal entity, eight-year-old Simmons & Simmons (Beijing) Intellectual Property Agency. The agency advises major institutions and corporations on trademark portfolio prosecution and enforcement and on complex contentious and commercial matters and is noted for “doing good work” by peers. Specialising in formulating, implementing and managing IP portfolios and enforcement of IP rights in China, the agency is part of an 11-partner firm-wide EMEA and Asia brands group that advises clients on the impact of Chinese law and works with local law firms to issue formal legal opinions when required.

Team Overview:

George Chan, a partner in the Dispute Resolution Group in China, is the founding head of the firm’s IP agency. Chan is highly regarded by peers and crafts novel legal solutions for a range of complex IP dispute resolution matters, including trademarks for renowned international companies. The team has recently been involved in oppositions and invalidations, enforcement and litigation, and licensing for, inter alia, a sporting organisation, an industrial company and a fashion brand.

Clients:

BlackBerry, Johnson & Johnson, Major League Baseball, Off-White, Lifestyles, Standard Chartered, Imperial Tobacco, Aspen Global.

Individuals: