BIP Asia 2017

7 December 2017

Our recently created Chau Eagle Global IP had a successful exhibition at the BIP Asia 2017.

Chau Eagle Global IP is a merged practice between two top tier IP boutiques, Eagle IP in HK and F. Chau & Associates in New York. F. Chau & Associates, has been ranked No. 1 in New York (and No. 6 in the United States) for patent quality in consumer electronics by Ocean Tomo.

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