Shadow companies are companies with company names
incorporating or confusingly similar to trademarks or brand names of others, neither
with the authorization of nor being in any way
connected to the trademark or brand name owners. We have observed that
there is an increase in shadow
companies in Hong Kong incorporated by individuals based in Mainland China in
recent years. These shadow companies
file bad faith trademark applications and even distribute and sell counterfeits under such trademarks in Mainland China, causing consumer
confusion and harming
the business of brand owners.
In this webinar, we explained why many shadow companies have chosen
to be registered in Hong Kong and share our dual-jurisdiction enforcement
strategies in dealing with them with
useful tips on how brand owners can step up their protection against them.
The webinar
covered the following topics
•
Examining Shadow Companies Under X-Ray
•
Why
is Hong Kong a Hotbed
of Shadow Companies?
• Our Dual-Jurisdiction Playbook – Administrative and Civil Actions
in Hong Kong & Mainland
China
at a Glance
•
Our
IP “Booster Shots” for Better
Protection against Shadow Companies
If you have any questions
regarding this webinar,
please let us know and we are happy to discuss.
About Us
Vivien Chan & Co. is a full-service law practice with offices in
Hong Kong (1985) and Beijing (1993). We are consistently recognized as a premier law firm for and in Greater China. With over 35 years of doing business in Greater
China, our Hong Kong and China teams have an in-depth understanding and knowledge
of the legal culture and market dynamics.
Our long-established licensed
law offices in Greater China have allowed
us to develop deep local
roots and an integrated global
perspective necessary to help
domestic businesses and multinational companies alike seamlessly manage even the
most complex local and cross border transactions.
We have advised on some of the most
significant acquisitions, arbitrations, real estate projects and intellectual property enforcement to
date. This is particularly evident
from our leading position in areas such as intellectual
property, tax, employment, mergers & acquisitions and dispute resolution. Our ability to collaborate across practices and borders with ease allows us to bring the right team to every transaction, regardless of location.
