May Chan

May Chan

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May Chan received her Bachelor of Laws degree and Postgraduate Certificate in Laws from the University of Hong Kong. She was admitted as a solicitor of the High Court of Hong Kong and to the Roll of Solicitors in the United Kingdom, and as a Legal Practitioner in Australia (New South Wales, South Australia and Tasmania).

She has been involved extensively in trademark prosecution, opposition and invalidation proceedings in China, Hong Kong, Macau and other Asian regions including Taiwan, Japan and Korea. May is also a Notary Public.

May’s working languages are English and Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese). She has a basic knowledge of French and German.


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China | Implementation measures for the Fair Competition Review Regulations released
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation released the Implementation Measures for the Fair Competition Review Regulations (“the Measures”) on 18 March 2025. The Measures aim to strengthen the enforcement...
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation released the Implementation Measures for the Fair Competition Review Regulations (“the Measures”) on...
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China | Increased evidence required for Non-Use Trademark Cancellations
The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has issued rectification notices to certain trademark agencies and law firms concerning non-use cancellation applications. The move removes the ability to file...
The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has issued rectification notices to certain trademark agencies and law firms concerning...
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China | Resolving a 30-year legacy: Key lessons from the ‘DELIXI’ case on Intellectual property and unfair competition
In September 2024, the Shanghai Intellectual Property Court (Court of Second Instance) delivered a final judgment in the long-standing trademark infringement and unfair competition case between DELIXI Group Corporation...
In September 2024, the Shanghai Intellectual Property Court (Court of Second Instance) delivered a final judgment in the long-standing...
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Spruson & Ferguson recognised in WTR 1000 2024
Spruson & Ferguson are pleased to once again be included in World Trademark Review's WTR 1000 2024, with four jurisdiction listings and nine recommended individuals featured. Spruson & Ferguson has...
Spruson & Ferguson are pleased to once again be included in World Trademark Review's WTR 1000 2024, with four...
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