Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton has expanded its Asia intellectual property practice with the hire of Scott Palmer as a partner at its Beijing office.

Previously a partner with Baker & McKenzie Beijing, Palmer advises clients on their IP portfolios, ranging from registration and licensing to litigation. He also assists multinational companies with their enforcement strategies, which include anti-counterfeiting and anti-piracy matters.

Sheppard Mullin now has 20 lawyers in Beijing and Shanghai.

Kanishk Verghese is North Asia journalist at ALB. Follow us on Twitter: @ALB_Magazine.

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