16 January 2020
15 January 2020
DVC's Stephanie Wong is the author of the recently published Butterworths Hong Kong Trade Marks Law Handbook (3rd Edition) This comprehensive guide consolidates and breaks down the text found in the Trade Marks Ordinance (Cap 559) and provides section-by-section annotations covering significant judicial decisions, discussions on practical aspects, contentious issues, and other authoritative materials. Click here to read more
13 January 2020
24 December 2019
Fellow mediators, lawyers and friends enjoyed a big cup of Christmas cheer with CW Ling, Chairman of the Hong Kong Mediation Council, at a party held at DVC on 18 December 2019. We look forward to a harmonious and fruitful year in 2020! Click here to read more
19 December 2019
On 6 December 2019, CW Ling was invited back to the BIP Asia Forum in a panel discussion on IPR dispute resolution and innovative technology. In his capacity as the Chairman of the Hong Kong Mediation Council, CW homed in on the question of whether mediation was suitable for resolving disputes in the creative and entertainment industries. The talk centred on a (fictitious) story about how a singer fell out with a... Click here to read more
18 December 2019
On 5 December 2019, Winnie Tam SC, JP and CW Ling appeared as panellists in the BIP Asia Forum held at the HKCEC. Their talk featured unwelcome uses of well-known copyright works and trade marks and explored the issue of parody through the lens of owners and users of IP rights. The discussion raised searching questions about our conventional understanding of IP laws and their functions. The speakers shared their insights on... Click here to read more
17 December 2019
In a first-time collaboration between DVC and Dentons Shenzhen, a joint presentation was held on 10 December 2019, on the topic of well-known trademarks. Speakers from Dentons (Ms. Wang Haifeng, Mr. Zhao Long and Mr. Christopher Zhang) shared their insights on PRC trademark law. Then, in a lively and interactive presentation, DVC’s CW Ling and Sakinah Sat took the participants on a whirlwind tour around the world, exploring the tension between... Click here to read more
16 December 2019
David Costello, the Irish Consul General for Hong Kong, attended Des Voeux Chambers' Christmas lunch on Friday, 13 December. As DVC's guest speaker, he examined the Irish contribution to Hong Kong's legal and judicial system. David was uniquely positioned to explore Hong Kong's jurisprudence given the deep roots and connections that the Irish community have to Hong Kong and its history. Notably, Sir William Des Voeux served as the 10th Governor of Hong Kong... Click here to read more
Latest News16 January 2020
15 January 2020
DVC's Stephanie Wong is the author of the recently published Butterworths Hong Kong Trade Marks Law Handbook (3rd...
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Case Highlights14 January 2020
In Re CEFC Shanghai International Group Limited [2020] HKCFI 167, the Hong Kong Court scored a number...
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04 November 2019
In Da Yu Financial Holdings Limited (formerly known as China Agrotech Holdings Limited) [2019] HKCFI 2531 (17...
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20 September 2019
The recently reported case of Re Dickson Valora Group (Holdings) Co Ltd [2019] 3 HKLRD 210 is...
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09 September 2019
This recent decision handed down on 23 August 2019 (the “Decision”) dealt with two novel issues of...
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