Biography
Adelaide is a Principal based in the Hong Kong SAR office.
She is widely recognised as a leading Hong Kong SAR IP practitioner with a diverse and comprehensive practice that spans all areas of intellectual property (IP) law, including both contentious and non-contentious matters. Adelaide is particularly skilled and experienced in the enforcement and protection of IP rights, including trade marks, copyrights, patents, and registered designs in Hong Kong SAR.
Her extensive background includes handling China-Hong Kong SAR-related infringement cases, where she works closely with Hong Kong Customs on criminal enforcement issues to ensure effective protection for her clients. Adelaide's expertise extends to advising on IP enforcement strategies tailored to the unique challenges of the region, along with a proven track record in managing complex IP litigation, administrative and criminal raids, and customs seizures.
Additionally, Adelaide possesses substantial experience in guiding clients through data protection issues, recognising the critical importance of privacy in today's digital landscape. Her multifaceted experience, strategic approach, and unwavering commitment to her clients make her an invaluable asset in navigating the intricate world of IP law in Hong Kong and beyond.
Accolades- MIP IP Stars, 2010 - 2024: Trade Mark Star
- MIP IP Stars, 2023: Hong Kong Practitioner of the Year
- Who's Who Legal, 2021, 2023, 2024: Global Leader – Recommended - Trademarks
- Who's Who Legal, 2021 - 2024: National Leader - Recommended - Mainland & Hong Kong - Trademarks
- Who's Who Legal Trademarks, 2020: Recommended/Leading Practitioner
- WTR 1000, 2024: Ranked Silver for Enforcement & Litigation
- WTR 1000, 2022 - 2023: Recommended: Individual: Enforcement and Litigation
- WTR 1000, 2021: Ranked Bronze in Prosecution and Strategy
- WTR 1000, 2020: Ranked Silver for Enforcement & Litigation
- Legal 500, 2010 - 2021: Listed as a 'Recommended Lawyer'
- WTR 1000, 2018: Ranked Silver for Enforcement & Litigation
- WTR 1000, 2016 - 2017: Ranked Silver
- WTR 1000, 2015: Ranked Bronze
- WTR 1000, 2014: Listed as a 'Leading individual'
- WTR 1000, 2013: Listed as a 'Leading individual' and 'Recommended'