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 Chinaat 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.
