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Over 40 years at the heart of Asia

Marks & Clerk's first Asian office opened in Hong Kong in 1984, and we’ve been expanding ever since. Today, we also have offices in Beijing, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, and long-established partnerships with IP firms across Asia. We work with both Asian businesses and those looking to expand into Asia to help businesses protect, enforce and maximise the value of their intellectual property.

Across the region

We have a deep understanding of Asian markets, with proven expertise in managing and executing multi-jurisdictional filing programmes quickly and smoothly across Greater China, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Japan and Korea. Our single point-of-contact model provides a streamlined, cost-effective way to meet your IP needs.

International coverage

Our international teams can support you wherever you choose to operate. Alongside our 15 offices worldwide, we have established strong partnerships with leading IP firms across the globe, ensuring flawless local support when needed.

Recognition

Our offices in Asia and internationally are consistently listed in the top tier of publications, including Managing Intellectual Property’s IP Stars and Rising Stars, IAM Patent 1000, World Trademark Review 1000, Chambers, Legal 500, AsiaIP and Asian Legal Business.

International Awards & Recognition

Our presence in Asia

Client liaison

Korea
Japan

Key contacts

Monique Chu

Office Managing Partner Patent Attorney

Monique Chu is an accomplished UK and Chinese Patent Attorney with over 20 years of experience in intellectual property. Monique works with a diverse range of technologies, including chemistry, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and mechanical inventions.

Xuefang Huang

Partner | Head of the Trade Mark team & Legal Representative Lawyer

Xuefang serves as Partner, Head of the Trade Mark team and Legal Representative at Marks & Clerk Beijing. With over 20 years' experience advising clients on all aspects of Chinese IP law, her practice spans the full spectrum of trade mark and copyright law.

Daniel Poh

Office Managing Partner, Singapore Patent Attorney

Daniel is a Singapore Registered Patent Attorney and Chartered (UK) Patent Attorney.

Chris Hemingway

Director | Office Managing Partner Patent Attorney and Patent, Trademark & Industrial Design Agent

Chris specialises in the drafting and prosecution of patent applications, and is one of only a few practitioners in the country who is also qualified as a UK and European patent attorney.