Rouse has signaled further growth in its global IP offer with the addition of Tim Jackson as the firm’s Head of Patent Strategy and Development.
In a newly created role based between Shanghai and Beijing, Jackson will work closely with Linda Chang, Head of Rouse operations in China, in further developing the consultancy’s market-leading offer in the patent space.
A registered patent attorney and lawyer in New Zealand and Australia, he will be tasked with boosting Rouse’ business development in the patent space, as well as identifying new methods of further improving delivery of Rouse’ integrated patent strategy, prosecution and litigation operations.
A partner and experienced litigator at Baldwins since 2001 prior to joining Rouse, Jackson led the firm’s chemical and biochemical patent teams, advising on numerous complex matters within the pharmaceutical, veterinary medicine, chemical and mechanical field. As partner, he represented clients before the Privy Council, then New Zealand’s highest court, as well as the New Zealand Supreme Court. Beyond his patent experience, he has also advised on trade mark, copyright, Free Trading Act 1986, passing off, confidential information and trade secret rights.
Linda Chang, Rouse country manager for China, commented:
“We are delighted to welcome Tim to the firm. He brings more than 20 years’ experience at the forefront of international commercial IP expertise and his appointment in this newly created role speaks volumes for Rouse’ relentless ambition in the patent space. The last 12 months have been a period of significant growth for Rouse globally. We are confident Tim will help deliver further growth over the coming 12 months.
Tim Jackson commented:
“I am thrilled to be joining Rouse at such an exciting time in the firm’s growth. I look forward to working with Linda and the rest of the team to further develop Rouse’ client offering across the Chinese market.”
Rouse has unrivalled intellectual property expertise in China, having been one of the very first international firms to establish an office in the country, in 1993. That foothold has now grown to more than 200 staff across four offices, in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong, offering the full range of IP services, including patent and trade mark agency services. The company works closely with Lusheng Law Firm, Rouse’s strategic partner, which handles all activities reserved to PRC admitted lawyers.