国际知识产权事务所罗思近日任命其前中国区总经理Luke Minford为英国负责人。

Minford曾在中国执业长达14年，其中6年任罗思中国区总经理。他强调英国将有机会再次在国际知识产权战略和事务中领跑，但是其关键是要和其他重要市场建立紧密合作，特别是中国。Minford的最新任命就是此趋势的印证。

International IP firm Rouse has appointed Luke Minford as its new head of UK operations. Minford assumes the role after six years heading the firm's offices in China.

"Many of my peers in China have questioned why I would move to the UK when 'it's all happening here in China'.  I firmly believe that the UK has an opportunity to once again lead IP strategy and service around the world," said Minford. "The key is in building the right connections between the UK and the rest of the world, especially China, and that is where I think I can make a difference."

With his team in the UK, Minford will strength the firm's relationship with existing clients such as BP, Diageo, GSK, Nokia, Orange, Shell and Sony Ericsson.

Prior to moving to the UK, Minford spent 14 years as an IP specialist in China, six of which were spent as the Rouse China country manager. His China role was filled earlier this year by Linda Chang in Shanghai. ALB

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