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Mengyi Chen is a Partner in the Hong Kong office and a key member of CMS’ Greater China TMIC Practice.  She has substantial experiences advising innovation-driven businesses on intellectual property, commercialisation, regulatory risk and complex commercial and IP disputes across Greater China and international markets.

Her practice brings together four complementary areas of expertise: intellectual property, technology and commercial transactions, regulatory compliance and risk management, and complex dispute resolution. She advises clients throughout the entire innovation and business lifecycle, covering product development, licensing and commercialisation, international expansion, compliance, intellectual property protection and enforcement, and dispute resolutions.  She has led numerous cross-border and multi-jurisdictional matters and works closely with CMS teams around the world to provide integrated commercial, regulatory and disputes support.

Mengyi has particular expertise in the technology, digital platforms, life sciences and healthcare, and media sectors. She is widely recognised by clients for seamlessly integrating technical legal knowledge with commercial insight, enabling businesses to address complex legal and regulatory issues while advancing their strategic objectives in dynamic and fast-changing markets.

Awards & Recognitions
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    "Mengyi Chen displays deep expertise in GDPR audits and compliance checks and PIPL related issues, frequently advising global corporations and start-ups."
    Legal 500
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    "Mengyi Chen is the very knowledgeable lawyer that you can always rely on to provide sound and practical advice on complex problems."
    World Trademark Review
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    "Mengyi can quickly understand client intentions, conduct in-depth research, provide timely feedback, and deliver high-quality documents."
    China Business Law Awards

Relevant experience

  • An international luxury automotive brand owner on trade mark infringement and passing off proceedings in Hong Kong, involving cross-border brand enforcement issues.
  • A global technology company specialising in digital platform security on multi-jurisdictional patent litigation, including coordination of enforcement strategy across key jurisdictions.
  • A global pharmaceutical company on patent enforcement strategy in Hong Kong, including coordination with cross-border proceedings.
  • A Hong Kong-listed media and entertainment group on IP audit, content licensing arrangements (including with major streaming platforms), and exploitation of content rights for live and digital adaptations.
  • A UK public service broadcaster on content licensing, rights clearance and cross-border exploitation of media content, including structuring arrangements for distribution and use in the Greater China region.
  • An international copyright licensing body on copyright enforcement and recovery actions in Hong Kong.
  • A global sports and entertainment organisation on IP protection, licensing and commercialisation strategy in Greater China.
  • A leading international collectible toy company on multi-jurisdictional IP protection and licensing arrangements across Asia.
  • Varoius technology clients, including a global social media platform, on data privacy, e-commerce commercial and regulatory compliance issues.
  • Various Iife sciences clients, on IP due diligence, licensing and technology transfer arrangements in connection with biotech spin-outs and drug discovery platforms.

Education

  • 2011 – PCLL, The University of Hong Kong
  • 2009 – LLB, The University of Hong Kong

Insights by Mengyi

Cyber Space: Global insights on cyber and data risk for insurers

Cyber Space: Global insights on cyber and data risk for insurers

20 Oct 2026 1 min read
CMS bolsters global Technology and IP practice with two partner promotions in Greater China

CMS bolsters global Technology and IP practice with two partner promotions in Greater China

30 Sep 2026 4 min read
China’s Supreme People’s Court issued guidance on AI-related disputes

China’s Supreme People’s Court issued guidance on AI-related disputes

17 Sep 2026 8 min read
China’s Supreme Court releases six Guiding Cases on data rights providing insights for corporate counsels

China’s Supreme Court releases six Guiding Cases on data rights providing insights for corporate counsels

22 Sep 2025 5 min read
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