SIPS is pleased to announce that Mai Lin has joined the firm as Senior Associate, effective June 1, 2021. Mai has over 14 years’ experience …
SIPS Webinar: Best Practices for the Protection of IP in China
In collaboration with the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, SIPS partner Joe Simone will be presenting a webinar on the latest Best Practices …
SIPS Recognized as China International Trademark Firm of the Year for 2020
Asia IP has recognized SIPS as “China International Trademark Firm of the Year” for 2020 (see here), and shortlisted the firm as “Hong Kong Trademark …
SIPS Welcomes New Partner Chris Smith
China trademark veteran Christopher Smith has joined SIPS as a partner effective January 1, 2021. Chris brings decades of experience in handling PRC trademark prosecution …
SIPS Announces New Partner
SIPS is pleased to announce the promotion of Joshua Miller to Partner, effective July 1, 2020. Joshua has been based in the firm’s Shanghai office …
SIPS Founder Invited to Address IP Panel of China Fashion Association Summit
SIPS founding partner Joe Simone gave a speech in Mandarin to an online audience of over one million attendees on May 2, 2020, representing the …
SIPS recognized by WTR 1000 with highest number of ranked individuals in “China: foreign” chapter
SIPS has once again been recognized by World Trademark Review 1000, with the highest number of ranked individuals in their “China: foreign” chapter in the …
Grace Chen Recognized as “Rising Star” by MIP
Grace Chen, a Senior Associate at SIPS, has been recognized as a “Rising Star” in the Managing Intellectual Property Rising Stars 2019 guide. Grace has …
INTA Service Award Issued to SIPS Founding Partner
INTA issued its 2019 Service Award for the Advancement of Association Objectives to SIPS founder Joe Simone during the INTA Leadership Meeting in Austin on …
SIPS wins China International Copyright Firm of the Year Award
SIPS has won the China International Copyright Firm of the Year award at the 10th annual Asia IP Awards, held on November 8 at the …
SIPS Shortlisted for China Copyright and Trademark Firm of the Year Awards 2019 by Asia IP
We are pleased to announce SIPS is on the shortlist for Trademark Firm of the Year and Copyright Firm of the Year (China) for the Asia IP Awards 2019. The shortlist was decided based …
Join SIPS Partner Dan Plane at INTA’s 2019 Asia Conference: Brands in Changing Times
Join SIPS Partner, Dan Plane, and other leading experts at INTA’s 2019 Asia Conference: Brands in Changing Times in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 17–18. This …
Adjustment of PRC Trademark Registration Fee Standards
On 19 June, the China National IP Administration’s Trademark Office recently issued a document that reduces costs for most trademark prosecution matters effective from July 1, …
Interview with Managing IP on bad faith trademarks in China
Managing Intellectual Property – Bad faith trademarks come under fire in China Proposed changes to the trademark registration system in China can target longstanding enforcement …
Joe Simone quoted in WWD article on pirated US fashion brands in China
Women’s Wear Daily – The Name Game: Keeping Pirates at Bay Vicki M. Young: Trademark infringers are a growing problem in China for American fashion …
Extensive quotes from Joe Simone in MIP article on anti-counterfeiting efforts in China
Managing Intellectual Property – Alibaba’s IPR report shows anti-counterfeiting gains but more can be done Karry Lai speaks with observers to get their views on …
SIPS Partners once again recognized as “IP Stars” by Managing IP
Partners Joe Simone and Dan Plane have both been recognized as “IP Stars” in the 2018 edition of IP Stars by Managing Intellectual Property. Joe …
SIPS recognized as one the region’s leading trademark firms in the WTR 1000 2018 edition
For the third year running, SIPS has been recognized as one of the region’s leading trademark firms by World Trademark Review 1000, in their China …
SIPS Opens Beijing Office
The partners of SIPS are very pleased to announce the opening of our new Beijing office. Our Beijing team is supported by several experienced trademark attorneys and agents, led …
Bloomberg BNA article: Weibo Crackdown Takes Aim at Web Scrapers, Not Users
Bloomberg BNA – Weibo Crackdown Takes Aim at Web Scrapers, Not Users Chinese microblogging site Weibo Corp.’s misunderstood attempt to thwart web scrapers from republishing …
MIP article on protecting images, shapes and colours as trademarks in Asia
Managing Intellectual Property – Protecting Images, Shapes and Colours as Trademarks in Asia From the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel to the Nokia ringtone and the …
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