About Us
Rouse is a specialist international IP business. It brings a fresh and energetic approach to the protection, management and enforcement of IP rights.
Archived Testimonials
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China
: 'Ling Jin is head of Rouse's China technology group and is based in the firm's Shanghai office, handling the full gamut of IP work. Before joining the firm, Ling worked in the Office of Legislative Affairs of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, where she was heavily involved in the drafting of regulatory IP legislation. Her insight into local law is seen as invaluable to foreign clients seeking to license technology into China.'
IAM 250 The World's Leading Patent & Technology LicensingLawyers 2010
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United Kingdom
: A hybrid firm that also boasts a patent attorney business, Rouse is primarily winning plaudits thanks to the excellent reputation of Diana Sternfeld. Acting exclusively on the side of innovators such as GSK and Merck, Sternfeld and her team of promising young lawyers are offering high quality representation at more attractive prices than many larger City firms.
IAM Life Sciences 250 - The World's Life Sciences EliteJune 2010
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United Kingdom
: This niche IP practice remains a force in the market, especially in litigation, although a highlight of the past year has been its formation of a strategic alliance with ICEBERG Transactions to provide IP transactional services to its global client base. The team has extensive knowledge of infringement matters and good international experience. Its strength in soft IP is well known, and the group also enjoys an expanding patent litigation practice. It represented Nokia in a case challenging HMRC's policy in dealing with counterfeit goods in transit.
Karen Fong is the managing partner of Rouse Legal and is admired by clients for her "detailed and dedicated" approach. Diana Sternfeld is a patent specialist, with particular experience in the biotech and pharmaceutical fields. She is a "calm and considered litigator who consistently provides sound advice." Tony Willoughby has been "a stalwart of the IP market" and continues to appear in IP litigation, while "strong negotiator" Arty Rajendra is commended for "seeing all sides of the case, including any weaknesses that could negatively affect the action and the business." She is active in both hard and soft IP litigation. Jeremy Newman is respected for his anti-counterfeiting and soft IP enforcement expertise, and manages the firm's relationships with Nokia, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications and BP.
Chambers and Partners, 2010
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Asian Legal Business ranked Rouse as one of ALB's Leading IP Firms: Asia 2011 in the following countries:
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Chambers Asia 2012 has ranked us in the following categories: Firm
Leading individuals
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IAM Patent Litigation 250 – The World’s Leading Patent Litigators 2011
• Foreign counsel and firm: Rouse China and Elliot Papageorgiou
• Firms: Rouse UK with individuals Diana Sternfeld (band 2) and Richard Willoughby (band 3)
IAM Patent Litigation 250 – The World’s Leading Patent Litigators 2011
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WTR 1000 – the definitive guide to trademark legal services has recently ranked Rouse and individuals in the following categories:
Foreign firms
Firms
Anti-counterfeiting
Foreign individual
Individuals
Contentious
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Managing IP 2011's Copyright Survey has ranked us in the following categories and countries:
Tier 1
Tier 3
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PLC Which Lawyer? has endorsed the following Rouse individuals:
PLC Which Lawyer? 2011 |
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The following Rouse individuals have been listed as leading lawyers in the field of life sciences by Who's Who Legal:
The International Who's Who of Life Sciences Lawyers 2011, Who's Who Legal |
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The following individuals have been listed as experts in the Expert Guide to the World's Leading Patent Law Practitioners:
Expert Guides to the World's Leading Patent Law Practitioners, Legal Media Group, 2011 |
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Managing IP 2011's Trademark Survey has ranked us in the following categories and countries:
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Managing IP 2011's Patent Survey has ranked us in the following categories and countries:
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Managing IP Survey 2011
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Chambers UK has ranked Rouse in the following categories:
The following Rouse individuals have also been ranked: For Intellectual Property:
For Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation
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PLC Which Lawyer? ranked Rouse as a Highly Recommended Firm for the following categories:
and as a Recommended Firm for the following categories:
We are also recognised for:
Rouse received recommendations by the following jurisdictions:
PLC Which Lawyer? 2010 |
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PLC Which Lawyer? has endorsed the following Rouse individuals:
PLC Which Lawyer? 2010 |
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Asian Legal Business ranked Rouse as a leading international IP firm in China.
Asian Legal Business 2010
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Managing IP's 2010 annual survey ranked us in the top tier for six categories:
Managing IP Survey 2010
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Managing IP's 2010 annual survey ranked us in the second tier for nine categories:
Managing IP Survey 2010 |
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Managing IP's 2010 annual survey ranked us in the third tier for 11 categories:
Managing IP Survey 2010 |
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Our China and Indonesia offices are ranked in Tier 1 in the 2010 Asia IP Patent Survey. Our Vietnam, Thailand and Hong Kong offices are also ranked in Tier 2.
Asia IP Patent Survey 2010
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This firm has two offices in Thailand one of which focuses on the protection and enforcement of IP rights. The other newly established branch specialises in patents and has particular strength in the field of life sciences, nanotechnology and polymers. The group represents a number of big-name clients, such as Pfizer, LVMH and BMW, which lawyers are assisting with investigations and enforcement work. Other clients include LVMH, Honda and the Association of American Publishers. Clients cite their appreciation of the firm's "strong international network and great relationships with the Thai authorities." Fabrice Mattei heads the practice and specialises in the management of IP protection and enforcement programmes for multinational companies and governmental organisations.
Chambers and Partners, 2009
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This IP specialist is lauded for its commitment to Greater China through its one Hong Kong and three PRC offices. Clients single it out for its "great value and service," particularly in patent and trade mark enforcement work. The quality of its client roster speaks for itself, and includes the likes of Sony Ericsson, Diageo and Dunhill. Luke Minford is a Mandarin speaker and wins plaudits for being an effective operator in IP protection and enforcement in China.
Chambers and Partners, 2009
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Indonesia: "Proactive and organised, this practice is easy and great fun to work with and offers first-class advice without being too lawyerly about it." So say clients of this local and international partnership that is increasingly focusing on high-level litigious work, in addition to offering the full spectrum of IP expertise. It recently worked on the first patent revocation action successfully tried before the Commercial Court, a case confirming that business methods are not patentable in Indonesia. It also continues to act for Intel on its long-standing attempt to recover its well-known trade mark from a local electronics manufacturer.
With formidable trade mark experience, Gunawan Suryomurcito
is "pragmatic and solution-focused"; he can see things from a business perspective and is great at explaining and analysing the Indonesia IP market for international clients.
Chambers and Partners, 2009
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UAE: This global IP boutique "doesn't give cookie-cutter advice. The lawyers think outside the box on tough issues," clients report. Particularly skilled in enforcement work, the group has recently taken on such matters for international manufacturing and commercial clients. The lawyers are also very active in trade mark filings, primarily for overseas entities but increasingly from UAE-based clients.
Chambers and Partners, 2009
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Vietnam: Rouse Legal (Vietnam Branch) forms part of the Rouse IP group. It provides prosecution, licensing and enforcement advice in a "timely and professional" manner.
Legal 500, 2009
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Thailand: Rouse & Co. International recently won Apple's IP investigation work, while on the contentious side, it represented Asahi Glass, one of the largest flat glass producing companies in the world, in a civil patent litigation case before the Central Intellectual Property Court. Fabrice Mattei is recommended.
Legal 500, 2009
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Indonesia: Suryomurcito & Co offers "a good level of service in a particularly difficult jurisdiction". The "professional and efficient team" advised on a major patent and design infringement action for a Japanese motor vehicle company against seven local motorcycle producers. It also acted for a number of additional international motor vehicle manufacturers targeting the counterfeit spare parts market. The "excellent" Gunawan Suryomurcito is recommended.
Legal 500, 2009
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Hong Kong: The team at specialist IP firm Yu & Partners is praised as being "a very client friendly" and provides "quick and sound legal advice". Adelaide Yu and experienced Nick Redfearn are recommended. The firm is affiliated with Rouse.
Legal 500, 2009
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China: Clients say that at Rouse & Co. International, "the lawyers give that little bit extra - they have superb subject-matter expertise, and are extremely responsive and commercially pragmatic". The IP team represented a multinational confectionary manufacturer in over 10 sets of civil proceedings in China in 2008, and represented automobile clients in criminal action against counterfeit auto parts in Xiapu of Fujian, resulting in prosecution and a RMB1.15m fine. George Chan "has particularly good trade mark and China IP knowledge".
Legal 500, 2009
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UAE: One of the world's premier IP firms, Rouse & Co. International has forged ahead in the Middle East with a potent Dubai office, headed by Sara Holder "clients still frequently highlight the firm's commitment to IP, and admire its international scope and acumen".
Legal 500, 2009
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UK: law firm Rouse Legal is described as, "A 'superb' IP boutique best known for its international anti-counterfeiting practice, but increasingly developing strength in hard IP, including representing Merck & Co in patent litigation. 'Excellent', 'dedicated' managing partner Karen Fong is active in international arbitration. International trade mark enforcement specialist Jeremy Newman is 'very good, responsive and excellent at client relations'. The firm has recently seen a number of arrivals, including Catriona Smith, formerly a partner at Allen & Overy LLP, who has joined as a professional support lawyer."
Legal 500, 2009
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General Publications
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Rouse China ranked in Tier 1 by Asialaw:
"Rouse's work over the last 12 months includes acting on a US-Chinese investigation against a mainland Chinese group that produced and sold pirated Microsoft and Symantec software. The firm also represented the International Federation of Phonographic Industry in its lawsuit against Yahoo! China for online copyright infringement. The lawsuit was filed in January 2007 with the first instance judgments made in April of that year in favour of the federation. The Beijing High People's Court has since upheld the judgments and held Yahoo! China liable. China country manager Luke Minford has a wide range of experience dealing with IP protection and enforcement. Shanghai-based Elliot Papageorgiou has prominent German clientele in China, with special focus on IP litigation." Asialaw 2009 |
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A survey by Managing IP features Rouse's patent capabilities:
Managing IP Patent Survey 2009 |
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A survey of over 9,500 in-house legal counsels, senior corporate executives and lawyers at international firms by Asialaw identified the following Rouse people as Leading Lawyers for 2009:
Asialaw Leading Lawyers Survey 2009 |
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A survey by Managing IP features Rouse's patent capabilities:
Managing IP Copyright Survey 2009 |
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UK law firm, Rouse Legal, is described as a 'prominent player' in London's IP World with 'some high-quality individuals and an impressive clients list'.
In the Thames Valley, its Oxford office is ranked in the top tier of IP firms and applauded for its 'high quality and adaptability'. 'It has won hearts and minds in the region for its commerciality and quality output'. A client says: 'It goes to great lengths to understand our business'.
Chambers and Partners, 2008
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United Arab Emirates: Rouse & Co. International is rightly acknowledged by clients as a leading force in the UAE, particularly in connection with enforcement work. 'They know what they are doing and are solid internationally.' Jon Parker receives particular praise for his trade marks expertise.
Legal 500, 2008 |
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China: Luke Minford, described by clients as 'really great to work with', heads a department that has 'made a very positive impression in the last few years'. On the copyright side, the team represented IFPI in its high-profile infringement action against Yahoo! China, balancing a strong enforcement element with a slew of compliance advice.
Legal 500, 2007-2008 |
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China: Luke Minford, Rouse China Country Manager, is listed as a leading individual from a foreign firm for intellectual property work in China.
Legal 500, 2007-2008 |
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Vietnam: Rouse Legal (Vietnam Branch) forms part of Rouse & Co. International's international IP group. Clients variously assess this 'very proactive' group as 'very good' to 'outstanding'. Chris Vale ... and Son Doan give 'substantive advice at a very high level' and with 'a strong commercial perspective'.
Legal 500 2008
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Thailand: Rouse & Co. International has steadily built up a solid IP presence in Thailand under the leadership of rated specialist Fabrice Mattei.
Legal 500 2008
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General publications
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Rouse is classified as a leading IP firm in China, England, Thailand, and the UAE, and a recommended IP firm in Vietnam. It is recognised for its Life Sciences patent expertise in England. Individual Rouse lawyers also receive recommendations. In China, Luke Minford is highly recommended and August Zhang recommended for cross-border advice; in England, Tony Willoughby is ranked a leading lawyer for non-patent litigation and recommended for IT & e-commerce, Dawn Osborne is highly recommended for IT & e-commerce, Shireen Peermohamed is recommended for non-patent litigation, and Diana Sternfeld is recommended for patent litigation as well as for her patent expertise in Life Sciences; in Thailand, Fabrice Mattei is recommended for intellectual property (Thailand); and in the UAE, Edward Hardcastle is highly recommended for intellectual property (UAE).
PLC Which Lawyer? Yearbook 2008
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| Several Rouse offices feature in an edition of PLC:Which Lawyer? focusing exclusively on IP. China, Thailand, and the United Arab Emirates are all 'highly recommended', with Vietnam being 'recommended'. Our UK office is pronounced 'a leading firm' for IP: non-patent litigation, and 'recognised' for IP: patent litigation. Tony Willoughby is ranked as a 'leading individual', with Luke Minford and Edward Hardcastle both 'highly recommended' and Shireen Peermohamed, Fabrice Mattei, Diana Sternfeld and August Zhang all 'recognised' individuals.
PLC Intellectual Property Handbook 2007/08 |
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A survey by Managing Intellectual Property features Rouse Legal as one of three leading firms for trade mark contentious work in the United Kingdom.
Managing Intellectual Property World IP Survey 2008
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Rouse & Co. International is listed as one of two leading firms for patent contentious work in Indonesia.
Managing Intellectual Property World IP Survey 2008
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"When it comes to China, one of the people I use to understand things a little better is Ben Goodger of Rouse & Co, a firm which has been in business in the country for a number of years and which has its ears very close to the ground there."
Intellectual Asset Management magazine blog 2008
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Rouse & Co. International's Dubai office is listed as a top tier firm for Intellectual Property in the United Arab Emirates.
Europe, Middle East & Africa Legal 500, 2007 |
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Rouse Legal's 'fantastic trade marks, brands and counterfeiting practice' ensured its place in the second tier of leading UK intellectual property firms. Tony Willoughby was named in the top tier of leading soft IP specialists, hailed as 'the undisputed leader of trade mark and passing-off litigation'. Shireen Peermohamed was also singled out for special mention.
Chambers Global: the World's Leading Lawyers for Business, 2007 |
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Rouse & Co. International was listed in the third tier of leading foreign intellectual property firms in China/Hong Kong. Mention was made of the firm's 'impressively broad service' and Luke Minford, based in Beijing, was commended for his work on IP protection and enforcement.
Chambers Global: the World's Leading Lawyers for Business 2007 |
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Rouse & Co. International is listed as a recommended IP firm in the United Arab Emirates and Stuart Adams as a recommended individual.
PLC Global Counsel, 7th edition, 2007
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Suryomurcito & Co. (Indonesian law firm associated with Rouse & Co. International) is again ranked as a top tier IP firm in Indonesia. Its patent practice receives particular mention with its success in the first patent ownership dispute to be decided in the High Court, and Gunawan Suryomurcito and Sara Holder are recommended as individuals.
Asia Pacific Legal 500, 2006-2007
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General Publications
| Several Rouse offices feature in an edition of PLC:Which Lawyer? focusing exclusively on IP. China, Thailand, and the United Arab Emirates are all 'highly recommended', with Vietnam being 'recommended'. Our UK office is pronounced 'a leading firm' for IP: non-patent litigation, and 'recognised' for IP: patent litigation. Tony Willoughby is ranked as a 'leading individual', with Luke Minford and Edward Hardcastle both 'highly recommended' and Shireen Peermohamed, Fabrice Mattei, Diana Sternfeld and August Zhang all 'recognised' individuals.
PLC Intellectual Property Handbook 2007/08 |
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A survey in the latest issue of Managing Intellectual Property looks at the fastest growing IP practices around the world, and features Rouse & Co. International in its spotlight on Asia.
Managing Intellectual Property, September 2007
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Rouse & Co. International is listed as one of the two leading firms in the UAE for patent work and a top tier firm for trade mark prosecution and contentious work and copyright contentious work.
Managing Intellectual Property World IP Survey 2007
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Hugh Laddie is one of nine prominent members of the global IP community selected for induction into IAM's IP Hall of Fame for 2007. He is described as 'an influential figure in the UK and Europe as a barrister, Judge, solicitor/consultant, mediator and teacher'. The IP Hall of Fame exists to honour individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the establishment of IP as a major economic asset. Inductees are selected by the IP Hall of Fame Academy following a five month long global nomination process.
Intellectual Asset Management magazine
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Both Alan Adcock (Yu & Partners, Hong Kong) and Gunawan Suryomurcito (Suryomurcito & Co., Jakarta) are listed among the leading IP lawyers in Asia, on the basis of a survey of over 16,000 law firm clients and legal professionals conducted by Asia Law & Practice, a specialist division of Euromoney Institutional Investor Plc.
AsiaLaw Leading Lawyers 2007
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Rouse & Co. International's offices in China, Indonesia, Thailand, UAE and Vietnam, are listed in MIP's annual survey of the world's leading IP firms for trade marks and copyright. Rouse & Co. International and Rouse Legal are both listed for the UK. Because of its rankings in six jurisdictions, the firm is in the list of most ranked firms.
Managing Intellectual Property, March 2007
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PLC Cross-Border Quarterly, July-September, 2006
In a survey of the best local law firms in Asia, Suryomurcito & Co. is ranked the third best firm for intellectual property in Indonesia. Its alliance with international firm, Rouse & Co. International, is noted.
Asia Law, June 2006
Rouse & Co. International received rankings in six separate countries. Only three firms received more.
Managing Intellectual Property Annual Trade Mark Survey 2006
After his exit from the judiciary, [Hugh] Laddie joined Intellectual Property boutique Willoughby & Partners as a consultant, where he leads the firm's new arbitration and mediation practice. Willoughby [& Partners/Rouse Legal] gains one of Intellectual Property's best minds - a boon for the firm and its clients - and an immense ambassador for UK Intellectual Property.
The Lawyer, The Hot 100: Shaping the Law in 2006
Rouse & Co International featured in the top 25 largest Intellectual Property practices in Asia. Its UK legal arm, Willoughby & Partners, was listed as a top-rated firm for trade mark and copyright work in the UK and its Indonesia office was listed as a top-rated firm in Indonesia.
Managing Intellectual Property Annual Survey 2005
Rouse & Co. International has been listed as the 25th largest Intellectual Property practice in the Asia Pacific region.
Managing Intellectual Property, September 2005
Ranjan Narula of Rouse & Co. (India) for persuading 4 key Indian Company Registries (Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Calcutta) that our 'Intel' and 'Pentium' marks are famous, and in obtaining their commitment not to allow new companies with our marks in their names to be registered.
Congratulations Corner, website of Intel Corp.: www.intel.com
Rouse & Co.'s China office was chosen as a top China patent law firm in this year's Managing Intellectual Property poll of leading patent law firms around the world.
Managing Intellectual Property, February 2005
Legal Experts, 2006
Legal 500 (Europe, Middle East & Africa), 2006
Legal 500, 2006
Asia Pacific Legal 500, 2005 - 2006
Asian In-House Handbook 2006
Asialaw Leading Lawyer 2005
Guide to the World's Leading Patent Law Experts, June 2005
The Legal 500 2005
Legal 500 Europe Middle East and Africa 2005
Ranked as a leading firm, with the following individuals noted. Tony Willoughby is described as a leading individual: ''A pre-eminent figure in the market. Consistently recommended for copyright infringement and confidential information cases as well as being recommended for matters concerning passing off and counterfeit goods. Dawn Osborne is noted as a recommended individual: ''Noted for IT and computer law expertise and able to advise on all aspects of internet related Intellectual Property. Shireen Peermohamed is also noted as a recommended individual: ''Wide-ranging Intellectual Property practice, but particularly well known for her work in trade mark infringement, passing off and copyright issues.
Listed as a recommended firm, with Diana Sternfeld a recommended individual: National and multi-jurisdictional patent disputes.
Listed as a recommended firm, with Dawn Osborne noted as a highly recommended individual: Media and Intellectual Property specialist, renowned for domain name and internet issues and Tony Willoughby as a recommended individual: Trade mark and copyright specialist recommended for domain name issues.
Listed as a recommended firm, with Diana Sternfeld recommended for her patent expertise, contentious and non-contentious.
PLC Which Lawyer? Yearbook 2005
The Lawyer, March 2003
Rouse & Co. International was ranked in the top tier of Intellectual Property firms in China and in Indonesia (with Suryomurcito & Co.) and in the second tier in Thailand. Leading individual lawyers mentioned were Ben Goodger in China, Nicholas Redfearn in Indonesia and Fabrice Mattei in Thailand.
Asia-Pacific Legal 500 Survey (November 2003)
Legal Business Awards 2004
On 16 March 2004, Edward Fenell reported in The Times, on his visit to the Brand Management Forum, a conference held at The Berkeley in London and sponsored by Rouse & Co. Although Mr Fenell seemed somewhat bemused by the world of intellectual property, we liked his description: 'Rouse & Co., the feisty firm of Intellectual Property specialists'.
The Times, March 2004
Rouse & Co. International was shortlisted in the following categories of the Asialaw Intellectual Property Awards: India; Indonesia; Thailand; Vietnam; and Asia-Pacific.
India
Rouse & Co. International has impressed several in-house counsel at international companies with its speedy and reliably high-quality Intellectual Property work. The consultancy has also received credit for its practical advice: 'Rouse & Co. is very grounded and realistic in its enforcement approach', comments an international panelist. Team leader Ranjan Narula has been praised for his diligence in obtaining search orders in often difficult consitions.
Indonesia
Rouse & Co. International, which operates in Indonesia through its local arm, Suryomurcito & Co., has received praise for its 'good local knowledge and regional expertise'. Panellists have commented that Sara Holder, Lisa Yong and Gunawan Suryomurcito are excellent Intellectual Property lawyers.
Thailand
Rouse & Co. International has a much younger practice in Thailand, of only four years. However, it continues to garner clients from both the multinational and supervisory body arenas. Headed by Managing Director Fabrice Mattei, the consultancy offers the full range of Intellectual Property services.
Vietnam
Rouse & Co. International's Vietnam practice has been praised for its 'good relationship with enforcement authorities' and experience in handling a range of enforcement actions against infringers. The consultancy advises its clients, which include major Intellectual Property rights owners, from its offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
Asia-Pacific
Offering the full range of Intellectual Property services, Intellectual Property consultancy Rouse & Co. International has a significant presence in the Asia-Pacific market. It has received particular praise for its usage of both local knowledge and regional expertise. 'Rouse & Co. successfully combines international legal experience in Intellectual Property rights with local talents', comments a China-based panelist.
AsiaLaw, October 2004
Managing Intellectual Property, Asia-Pacific Focus 2004
Asia-Pacific Legal 500, 2004, Middle East Legal 500, 2004
2004 Guide to the World's Leading Trade Mark Law Practitioners
Asia Pacific Legal 500
www.legal500.com 2003
European Legal 500, 2003
Managing Intellectual Property
Willoughby & Partners (Oxford office). The firm is adjudged a "top ranking, tremendous practice with long-standing Intellectual Property expertise".
Chambers, Guide to the Legal Profession 2002-2003
Chambers, World's Leading Lawyers 2002-2003
Legal 500 (UK edition) 2001
Rouse & Co. International is ranked as one of the top two IP firms in the United Arab Emirates. Stuart Adams is listed as a recommended individual.
Europe & Middle East Legal 500, 2001
Suryomurcito & Co. is associated with leading international Intellectual Property consultancy, Rouse & Co. International, which has an office in Jakarta, and represents blue-chip multinational clients in a number of sectors, including food, pharmaceuticals, luxury goods and publishing.
The Asia Pacific Legal 500, 2000-2001
Intellectual Property specialist Willoughby & Partners is "excellent for trade mark infringement cases" and senior partner Tony Willoughby is regarded by many clients and peers as the finest trade mark litigator in the country. In tandem with the firm's associated trade mark agents, Rouse & Co. International, the firm offers clients an excellent all-round service.
Legal 500, 2002
Rouse & Co. International is ranked as one of the top two IP firms in the United Arab Emirates
Europe & Middle East Legal 500, 2002
Rouse & Co. International's Oxford base is the firm of choice for many leading design and trade mark clients.
Legal 500, 2002
Regular design and copyright clients of the very popular Intellectual Property boutique Willoughby & Partners include Cartier, which the firm has advised on design-right protection in relation to a new range of watches.
Legal 500, 2002
Rouse & Co. International/Willoughby & Partners are ranked as a leading firm in the United Kingdom. "Widely regarded as London's leading trade mark and copyright firm".
The Global Counsel Intellectual Property Handbook 2002
Tony Willoughby is ranked as a leading soft Intellectual Property lawyer in the United Kingdom. "Widely regarded as a leading UK practitioner, his practice encompasses all trade mark and copyright issues, including domain name issues"
The Global Counsel Intellectual Property Handbook 2002
Dawn Osborne is ranked as a recommended soft Intellectual Property lawyer in the UK. "Highly regarded for contenious web related issues and general trade mark and copyright matters"
The Global Counsel Intellectual Property Handbook 2002
Shireen Peermohamed is ranked as a recommended soft Intellectual Property lawyer in the United Kingdom. "Strongly recommended for trade mark and copyright enforcement and litigation".
The Global Counsel Intellectual Property Handbook 2002
