Conducted global intellectual property due diligence and advised on the transactional elements of a US$60 million equity participation by an international energy company in a U.S. company specializing in biobased chemicals. The collaboration will result in the establishment of bio-succinic acid production plants using natural raw feedstocks such as tapioca, cassava, maize, and other agricultural inputs for the downstream manufacturing of bio-based plastics.
Alan Adcock
Partner and Deputy Director, Intellectual Property
PRACTICE
OFFICE
LANGUAGE
English, Chinese
EDUCATION
JD, Syracuse University College of Law/Columbia Law School
MA, University of Hawai'i
BA, Wingate College
Alan Adcock has practiced IP law for over a decade in Asia. He is known for his “detailed knowledge of the law” (The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2010/2011), fluency in Mandarin, and outstanding client service. Since 2005, Alan has received recognition by Asialaw Leading Lawyers Survey as one of Asia's leading business lawyers in the area of intellectual property. He is also recognized as one of the world’s leading life sciences practitioners by IAM Life Sciences 250 and PLC Which Lawyer.
Alan represents diverse clients, from pioneers in the life sciences to the biggest IP owners in the world, and helps them achieve the dual goals of profit and protection. He has extensive experience in IP acquisitions, strategic structuring, technology transfer, and IP licensing and securitization agreements. He has handled various IP infringements and regulatory infractions involving labeling, advertising, clinical trials, product handling/warehousing, product registration, taxation, and import/export violations in Thailand, China, Hong Kong, Macau, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam.
Alan is also closely involved in Tilleke & Gibbins’ leading patent and trade secret litigation practice, focusing mainly on the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors. He handles local pre-litigation strategy and litigation management for infringement and invalidation matters and works regularly with external counsel globally when strategic tasks or evidence issues reach outside Southeast Asia.
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Assisted a client with a multijurisdictional acquisition of a major corn and palm oil brand with a deal value of USD 6,000,000, including the review and acceptance of the letter bid, preliminary due diligence, review of the disclosure statement, and the drafting, negotiation, and execution of the main acquisition agreement. We also provided all post-completion follow-up including trademark assignment recordals in more than 50 jurisdictions, release of various title encumbrances, transitional arrangements, rebranding, certification and labeling regulatory advice, and subsequent new agreements for supply and distribution.
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Helped a multinational food company comply with Thai FDA requirements. Advised the client on advertising and promotional materials in Thailand, with particular emphasis on the requirements of the FDA and the consequences of improper ad content.
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Acted on behalf of a major U.S.-based agrichemical manufacturer. The case involved termination of the client’s distributor for breach of contract and IP (patent and trademark) infringement. In addition, we represented the client in re-registration of its full range of products with the Thai Ministry of Agriculture.
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Represented a leading producer of smartphones as its "point of contact" with all government authorities, which involved crafting an overall government relations strategy, establishing and cultivating relationships with officials, responding to government investigations, monitoring potential policy and regulatory developments, and seeking legislative and regulatory change on our client’s behalf. We have also structured appropriate and effective solutions to the business and legal challenges faced by our client.
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Represented a multinational pharmaceutical company in its cancellation petition against a registered trademark based on the mark’s similarity to an International Nonproprietary Name (INN) issued by the World Health Organization (WHO). The Board of Trademarks withdrew the trademark.
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Protected the intellectual property rights of a famous drug company in regard to an osteoporosis drug product passed off by another pharmaceutical company. The IP&IT Court ordered the cancellation of the infringing party’s mark and the payment of damages for infringement on a monthly basis, calculated from the date of filing the Complaint.
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Represented a multinational pharmaceutical company in patent infringement litigation against a local generic company. Managed a major pharmaceutical-related patent during a trial on patent infringement.
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Acted as counsel to a major pharmaceutical company, which representation included liaising with the Thai FDA on marketing compliance issues, verifying that the client’s marketing activities were in compliance with the complex regulations governing pharmaceutical practice in Thailand, and preventing and mitigating risk and loss.
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| February 2, 2012 |
Managing IP Patent Survey: Tilleke & Gibbins in Tier 1 for Thailand For the tenth consecutive year, Managing IP has ranked Tilleke & Gibbins as a Tier 1 firm in Thailand in its annual patent survey. Recognizing the firm’s ability to serve clients across the full... |
| January 30, 2012 |
Thailand and Vietnam IP Teams Shortlisted for MIP Global Awards Darani Vachanavuttivong, Alan Adcock, Thomas J. Treutler, Nga Thi Phi Nguyen The Tilleke & Gibbins intellectual property teams in both Thailand and Vietnam have been nominated for Managing Intellectual Property’s Global Awards 2012. The awards represent the culmination of... |
| January 25, 2012 |
Tilleke & Gibbins Seminar on February 28: Profiting from Your IP Alan Adcock Intellectual property (IP) represents a large and growing component of both enterprise investment and overall value. Companies that understand the true value of their intangible assets have a... |
| January 16, 2012 |
Tilleke & Gibbins and Singapore-Thai Chamber to Hold IP Seminar for SMEs Alan Adcock On February 2, 2012, Tilleke & Gibbins will host member companies of the Singapore-Thai Chamber of Commerce for a luncheon talk, “Top 10 IP Mistakes SMEs Make and How You Can Avoid Them," by Alan... |
| November 14, 2011 |
Asia IP Names Tilleke & Gibbins Firm of the Year for Patents and Trademarks Asia IP, a leading magazine covering intellectual property issues in Asia, held its second annual Asia IP Awards ceremony on November 11, 2011. At the event, Tilleke & Gibbins was honored to... |
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| January 27, 2012 |
Alan Adcock, James Evans Many companies are looking deep into their businesses to identify areas that could serve as value drivers, and intellectual property (IP) is one of the first things they turn to. The financial... |
| January 4, 2012 |
Lex Mundi Guide to Doing Business in Thailand 2012 This guide provides a detailed overview of doing business in Thailand. Topics covered in the guide include investment, import and export regulations, exchange controls, tax, requirements for... |
| December 26, 2011 |
Intellectual Property in Thailand: Registration, Protection, Commercialization Written for business operators who are new to the country, Intellectual Property in Thailand: Registration, Protection, Commercialization provides a helpful introduction to IP issues under Thai law.... |
| December 14, 2011 |
Thailand Legal Basics, a valuable primer for foreign investors, begins with an overview of Thailand’s legal system, including its history and the events and professionals that are shaping the legal... |
| November 22, 2011 |
Alan Adcock With the increase in corporate awareness of the importance and value of intellectual property (IP), many companies are looking deep into their businesses to identify areas that could serve as value... |
