Greater China Intellectual Property Experts

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With a presence in China spanning four decades, Marks & Clerk offers clients a powerful combination of international expertise and deep local insight across mainland China and Hong Kong. Today, our two offices in China rank among the most established intellectual property firms in the region, providing exceptional patent and trade mark support.

Our technical and legal expertise

Our China practice is recognised for efficient case handling, rigorous problem solving and clear, commercially focused advice, supporting end-to-end intellectual property protection for innovation-driven businesses. We act for a diverse international client base across automotive, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, chemistry, high technology, computer science, fashion and retail, media and entertainment sectors. Highly qualified across IP law and technical disciplines, our attorneys provide strategic patent and trade mark guidance aligned to clients’ commercial objectives.

With a strong track record of success in patent and trade mark prosecution, oppositions and invalidations before the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) and the Hong Kong Intellectual Property Department, clients trust us to navigate the complexities of IP protection in China and beyond, safeguarding and strengthening valuable portfolios in a dynamic market. Our China-based teams offer fluency in English, Cantonese, Mandarin and Korean to support clear communication and across jurisdictions and global markets.