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Theresa Mak

Principal, Hong Kong Head of Trade Marks & Brands

Hong Kong SAR

+852 3412 4168

Biography

Theresa leads Rouse’s Hong Kong Trade Marks & Brands team.

With over 15 years of industry experience, she possesses deep expertise in Hong Kong IP issues, collaborating with multinational corporations and startups on trade mark filing, prosecution, and various IP matters.

Theresa holds degrees from universities in both the United Kingdom and Hong Kong and began her career as a litigation solicitor at a local law firm before moving to the Intellectual Property Department of the Hong Kong Government.

Apart from trade marks and branding issues, Theresa also works with advertising agencies and brand owners on marketing, advertising, commercial IP matters, trade claims, covering areas such as social media, the metaverse, and traditional advertising platforms.

As Council Member of the Hong Kong Institute of Trade Mark Practitioners, Theresa actively engages with the industry and government on IP policies and legislation. She is also currently the Chair of the INTA Non-Traditional Trademarks East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee.

Theresa serves as the Chair of the INTA Non-Traditional Trademarks East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee.

Qualifications

  • LLB (Hons), University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
  • LLM Computer and Communications Law, UCL, University of London
  • Admitted to the Roll of Solicitors in Hong Kong SAR

Memberships

  • Hong Kong Institute of Trade Mark Practitioners - Council Member
  • Member of APAA

Awards

  • Chambers Chambers Global Guide : Recommended practitioners in IP (China International Firms), 2026
  • Chambers Greater China Region Guide : Recommended practitioners in IP (China International Firms), 2025-2026
  • MIP IP Stars: Trade Mark Star, 2024-2026
  • WTR 1000: Ranked Silver in prosecution and strategy(Hong Kong), 2022-2026
  • Legal 500 : Mentioned as “key practitioner”, 2022-2024
  • MIP IP Stars: Notable Practitioner, 2023

Personal Interest

  • Yoga, swimming, and hiking