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Dan Plane

East IP

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Position: Managing Partner
Rating:
  • Trade mark star
Practice Areas:
Copyright & related rights
Trade mark
Designs
Jurisdictions:
Industry Sectors:
Computer technology & services
Fashion & luxury goods
Manufacturing
Consumer goods and services
Food and beverage
Languages:
English
Spanish
Biography

Dan is experienced in all facets of intellectual property law, in particular, anti-counterfeiting and IP enforcement.

Admitted in Hong Kong, Australia, and Wisconsin (USA), he has practiced extensively in the US (as both a patent litigator and public prosecutor), Europe (as EMEA anti-counterfeiting counsel for Nokia) and in the PRC and Asia Pacific, both as in-house counsel for Louis Vuitton (managing its AP anti-counterfeiting program), as well as in private practice with two of the world’s leading international law firms and one of Australia’s premier IP practices.

Dan acts on behalf of a wide range of clients, including garment manufacturers, electronics and computer companies, pharmaceuticals companies, and luxury goods manufacturers. Of particular note is his wealth of experience in designing and managing regional intellectual property programs and IP security programs in supply chain and distribution contexts.

Dan is a frequent speaker and writer on intellectual property topics, having published articles on online counterfeiting, the development of landlord liability theory, trade secrets protection and the design and management of Asia-based supply chain programs.

Fluent in Mandarin Chinese, Dan has practiced as a China IP specialist for approximately 20 years. He is recognised as a leading practitioner by industry publications such as IP Stars, WTR 1000, Chambers and Legal 500.

Education/Alumni
  • J.D., Marquette University
  • B.A., B.A., University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
Association/network memberships
  • INTA
  • MARQUES
  • IPSANZ
Bar Admissions
  • Victoria, Australia
  • Hong Kong
  • Wisconsin
Address:
25/F 3 Lockhart Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong
Tel:+85234687500 Email:Contact this practitioner Website:https://www.sips.asia