Rouse

Rouse offers a range of IP services, with notable strength in soft IP protection and enforcement. Managing IP reported that a UK private equity firm bought a 35% stake in Rouse in July 2022. Li-Mei (Rachel) Tan leads its trade mark practice and Hong Kong SAR office. Principal Adelaide Yu is an all-round IP practitioner who can also advise on patent issues in Hong Kong. Other notable trade mark practitioners are Theresa Mak and Chad Dowle.

2024/2025

"I know they are a solid and reliable firm, especially for trademark prosecution. I trust that their partners, especially Adelaide Yu and Teresa Mak, would handle the matters professionally, reliably and soundly. They are experts in their field and they are easy to work with."

"Rouse possesses rich experience and expertise in trademark matters. They are highly responsive and efficient. "

"They have extensive experience in the field of trademarks."

Adelaide Yu

"She is knowledgeable on Hong Kong and China trademark matters. Reliable and responsive. Willing to help."

Theresa Mak

"Sensitive to the client's needs and provides practical, commercially sound advice."

"Very detail-oriented, and hands-on."

"She is a strong collaborator, lots of experience including in the trademarks registry in Hong Kong. "

Trade mark case studies show portfolio management and disputes work. Clients include Daniel Wellington, MARS, Western Digital Technologies and HP. Carrie Yu and Mina Li are junior practitioners to watch. Head of disputes Douglas Clark left the firm in August 2022. 

Patent case studies show disputes and licensing work. Clients include Nokia and Qeexo. Managing IP reported that a UK private equity firm bought a 35% stake in Rouse in July 2022. The firm later acquired European IP firm Valea in December 2022.