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March 22, 2018

Tilleke & Gibbins Named Asia-Pacific CSR Firm of the Year at MIP Asia Awards

Managing Intellectual Property

Managing Intellectual Property (MIP), an industry leading global intellectual property publication, has named Tilleke & Gibbins “Asia-Pacific CSR Firm of the Year” at its annual Asia Awards Dinner. The award recognizes excellence in corporate social responsibility across the Asia-Pacific region, with Tilleke & Gibbins beating competition from outstanding firms shortlisted across two continents to win this humbling accolade.

Tilleke & Gibbins’ dedication to CSR and pro bono work is long-established, and is particularly focused around targeted initiatives that support justice, education, culture, and the environment, whether through our sponsorship of the International Trademark Association’s Unreal Campaign, extensive pro bono initiativesonline library of free-to-access legal resources and publications, or our Museum of Counterfeit Goods and Southeast Asian Textile Collection (both of which are open to the public free-of-charge). All of these endeavors are designed with sustainability in mind above all else to ensure that any societal contribution has an enduring and tangible effect.

Tilleke & Gibbins was also lauded as Thailand Firm of the Year and Vietnam Firm of the Year at the awards, which were held at the JW Marriot in Hong Kong on March 21, 2018. To learn more about the awards, please visit the MIP Website (registration required).

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