Challenges posed by the internet, file sharing and digital copying have transformed the copyright field in recent years, and the area continues to evolve rapidly. In this new environment, it has become harder to effectively protect and police infringing use of copyrighted material.
Deacons has kept pace with both the legal developments and the new technologies prompting them, including acting for clients in lobbying the Government on the protection of digital copyright and consulting with the Government on issues such as liability of online service providers and changes to the copyright law, so that our clients can benefit from our innovative, tailor-made solutions in this complex and fast-moving area.
Deacons’ copyright practice has been ranked in tier one by independent directory Managing Intellectual Property since 2008. Our lawyers can help you protect your copyright in Hong Kong and China and advise on all aspects of copyright subsistence and protection. We provide strategic advice on maximising your return on IP assets and can represent you in litigation and enforcement actions concerning copyright infringements. Recent examples of our work include:
Please take a look at our intellectual property pages for more on the range of work we undertake. And if you would like more information on how we could help you, please feel free to get in touch.