China Patent Agent (HK)

Firm overview:

With a claim to being one of China’s three earliest-established patent and trademark firms, China Patent Agent (HK) has expanded from its 1984 founding in Hong Kong into a large, prestigious law firm.

CPA’s trademark prosecution practice has a reputation for excellence. It is divided into specialised units that focus on prosecution for foreign/mainland Chinese applicants, as well as applications in Hong Kong and Macao. These teams advise clients on the full range of brand protection matters, from prosecution to devising portfolio strategies and dispute resolution.

The firm also fields a highly-regarded team of litigators, who serve clients ranging from startups to global conglomerates when contentious matters arise. The team has won numerous disputes at the Supreme People’s Court and handled landmark IP cases selected by the courts as exemplary litigation.

Team overview:

China Patent Agent (HK) is headquartered in Hong Kong with branch and representative offices in Beijing, Shenzhen, Shanghai, New York, Tokyo, and Munich. It has significant resources, with 550 staff members including 40 trademark attorneys and 85 attorneys-at-law.

Deputy general manager Gang Hu is on the board of directors of the International Trademark Association (INTA), and one of China’s leading authorities on trademarks. Hu is particularly renowned for his litigation practice but also acclaimed for his non-contentious work. He has represented famous companies in industries including luxury goods, automobiles, film and gaming, and pharmaceuticals.

Key matters:

• Win in second-instance administrative case involving trademark cancellations

This year, CPA successfully represented a client in a second-instance administrative case involving disputes over a trademark cancellation decision. The team persuaded the second-instance court that the disputed trademark was not in effective use, resulting in the reversal of the first-instance judgment and cancellation of the mark.