Haworth & Lexon was given a high praise by "Law Firms In Greater China"(2003 edition) of Asia Law & Practice.

Recently, "Law Firms In Greater China"(2003 edition) edited by Asia Law & Practice, one of the most famous law publication companie in Hong Kong, has given some high praises to Haworth & Lexon law office. In those praises, it points out that Haworth & Lexon is "strong in corporate and commercial practice, dispute resolution, and intellectual property." To demonstrate the special advantage of Haworth & Lexon in IP practice, it briefly shows a trademark infringement case in which we represented NIPPON trademark right holder. Because of the high importance of the judgment to judicial authorities around China, it especially points out that, our attorneys have successfully persuaded the concerning courts to confirm that NIPPON trademark is well-known trademark. If you wish to obtain much more information about the NIPPON case, please read other relevant in depth contents under title "What's New" on the website of Haworth & Lexon.

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The following is the original text relating to our firm in the book "Law Firms In Greater China"(2003 edition) of Asia Law & Practice:

Shanghai firm Haworth & Lexon, one of the China's numerous local law firms with anglicized names, is strong in corporate and commercial practice, dispute resolution and intellectual property. Partner Bailey Xu echoes similar opinions to those of Kangxin's Samson Yu, stating that economic growth and high levels of foreign investment have created a heightened demand for IP protection from both foreign investors and domestic parties that are seeking to protect their brands.

Haworth & Lexon in January won a trademark infringement case for its client Nippon Paint Co. The Higher People's Court in Hubei province ruled in favour of Nippon, confirming that the defendant had illegally used Nippon's trademark, which the court additionally recognized as a "well-known" trademark. Although China enacted legislation that does recognize well-known status for trademarks, it has been rare that a court has actually ruled in favour of a plaintiff's claim that its trademark is well known. Nippon launched cases in several cities around China in August 2002, and the Hubei ruling was the first final judgment that has been delivered.