"The firm is exceptionally good in more ways than one: The quality of its work is exceptional, they answer all communications and the advice is always top quality," says a client of Peksung Intellectual Property. "I have recommended the firm to several colleagues over the years."
The eight-partner IP boutique also received specific praise for its patent work: "The firm is known for its reliable and prompt service with regard to patent prosecution and litigation matters. Specifically, it is very prompt and accurate in responding to our enquiries and meeting with our requests."
Managing partners Jiang Jiancheng, Li Luoying and Zhong Shouqi are experts in the biotechnology and chemical sectors respectively and clients have faith in their expertise. "Jiang is a patent specialist and is pretty impressive. He is very professional and serious in handling our work," says one. Zhong and partner Stephen Yang are said to have "wide knowledge and experience in patent practice, including patent prosecution and litigation" and the client delights in the "sincerity and accuracy" of their work.
Notable names among its clientele include Bayer Crop Science, BASF, Xerox and Nokia. The firm acted on an interesting case last year concerning the ownership of patent rights, a problem that is becoming more common. Jiang advised Biovex, a British biotechnology company, to sue a Chinese scientist. The individual worked for Biovex before going back to China to set up his own company. Biovex found that the technology of a patent owned by the individual is closely related to the work he did when he was employed by Biovex and filed a lawsuit to have the patent returned to the company. The first instance court ruled in favour of the client; later the PRB invalidated the patent and the dispute was resolved.
"We are very satisfied with the service provided by Peksung due to its high level of knowledge, professionalism in respect of handling office actions and its fast and helpful answers in case of any potential question arising during the prosecution process," commends an in-house IP counsel.