AI Issue 4 2018 - John Harrison & Company

36 Acquisition International - Issue 4 2018 Boasting a sterling reputation with the legal industry, Twiggy Liu has been practising IP laws for 30 years. We profiled Twiggy and her successful firm, as she features in AI’s Global Excellence Awards as 2018’s Most Influential Woman in Intellectual Property Law within Hong Kong. n 2006, Twiggy Liu set up Twiggy MH Liu Law Office, having previously been head of the trade mark and IP practice of several Hong Kong and international law firms for a number of years. The firm was founded on the basis of many years of experience Twiggy throughout the Intellectual Property field. Over the years, Ms Liu has been playing an active part in the development of the intellectual property practice and legislation. Utilising the expertise held within the team at the law firm, the law office is expanding all the time, and is building a strong team which will enable it to become the leader within the legal industry. Throughout the years, Twiggy has received a number of awards from a variety of legal and intellectual property law institutions, as well as being recognised as an outstanding IP law firm by its peers and publications. Working with a variety of clients, Twiggy represents various multinational corporations and quasi- government organisations in an assortment of industries, and has a particular focus in handling brand-building, IP portfolio protection and strategy planning. Twiggy and her firm place a heavy emphasis on efficiency and professionalism, looking to deliver an excellent service to clients in terms of being both cost and time efficient. A crucial aspect of the practice’s success, is its ability to provide these services without any compromise in the accuracy of advice and attentiveness to the individual needs of clients and professional integrity. Company: Twiggy MH Liu Law Office Contact: Twiggy Liu Address: 4104 Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen’s Road East, Hong Kong Tel: (852) 2155 0288 Fax: (852) 2155 0688 Web: www.tliu-lawoffice.com TwiggyLiu: Leading Fromthe Front I 1804AI14 As a direct result of her experience, Twiggy, through her experience and contacts in Greater China has been able to develop both the expertise and skills necessary to represent clients’ interest in a manner which is appropriate to local practice and market considerations. The team operates a state- approved, full-service IP consultancy company in Shenzhen, China, namely Prominence IP Services (Shenzhen) Limited. This PRC arm of operation enriches the scope of both clientele and areas of practices. Additionally, the firm is also able to provide efficient and cost-effective services in a variety of areas, including the registration of patent, design and trademark in different countries of the world. Equipped with the latest technology, matters entrusted by its clients and foreign associates are also closely monitored. Serving both the international and local communities, Twiggy MH Liu Law Office has a diverse client base, with clients coming from all over the world and in across a variety of industry sectors. Offering unrivalled expertise and customer service at a competitive price, clients can work with Twiggy and her team knowing they will receive only the best service possible. Twiggy herself boasts an incredible amount of experience and knowledge, having obtained her LLB from University of London and PCLL from the University of Hong Kong. In 1984, Twiggy was admitted as a solicitor in Hong Kong and has since also been admitted in Australia, Singapore and the United Kingdom. As a member of a variety of professional organisations, including ITMA, INTA, AIPPI, LES and APAA, Twiggy also sits on the committees of some of these organisations, such is her outstanding experience. Regarding the future, there looks to be exciting times ahead for Twiggy MH Liu Law Office, as the team aims to capitalise on its ongoing success and become an established leader within the industry. Utilising the experience and achievements of Twiggy and her team, there is widespread optimism throughout the firm that the team can achieve unlimited success. Throughout the years, Twiggy has received a number of awards from a variety of legal and intellectual property law institutions, as well as being recognised as an outstanding IP law firm by its peers and publications.