John M Y Yan SC 甄孟義
John M Y Yan SC appears as counsel of record in 9 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026), most often before the HKCFI.
About John M Y Yan SC
John M Y Yan appears as counsel of record in 9 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026). These were heard before HKCFI (8) and HKCA (1).
Source: derived from 9 published Hong Kong judgments, most recent decision . Published on HKLII.
Professional record
- Branch
- Barrister
- Year of call (HK)
- 1984
- Inner Bar (SC)
- 2003
Registry facts from the Hong Kong Bar Association roster.
In the court record
John M Y Yan (甄孟義) SC was called to the Bar in 1984 and joined the Inner Bar as Senior Counsel in 2003. His reported practice, between 2024 and 2026, is entirely in intellectual property, with appearances concentrated in the Court of First Instance and extending to the Court of Appeal.
He appeared across successive stages of the trade mark dispute WONG TO YICK WOOD LOCK OINTMENT LTD V. SUN ASCENT DEVELOPMENT LTD AND ANOTHER as counsel for the plaintiff, in [2026] HKCFI 2741, [2025] HKCFI 2152 and [2024] HKCFI 2706, and of ALPHA & LEADER ASSOCIATES LTD V. VICTORY MEGA TRADING LTD as counsel for the defendant, in [2024] HKCA 709 and [2024] HKCFI 788. Other reported matters include acting as counsel for the plaintiff in MERCK KGAA V. MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP AND OTHERS [2025] HKCFI 6436, and as counsel for the defendant in SURE FAST ENTERPRISES LTD V. CHINA ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS LTD [2026] HKCFI 1893 and LU YONGDE V. ALLAN YAP AND OTHERS [2025] HKCFI 1023.
What is John M Y Yan's practice area?
John M Y Yan SC's reported practice is entirely in intellectual property, before the Court of First Instance and the Court of Appeal between 2024 and 2026, including MERCK KGAA V. MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP AND OTHERS [2025] HKCFI 6436.
When did John M Y Yan take silk?
John M Y Yan joined the Inner Bar as Senior Counsel in 2003, having been called to the Bar in 1984. His reported practice concerns intellectual property matters before the Court of First Instance and the Court of Appeal.
Practice Areas (from the 39-area taxonomy)
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How many cases has John M Y Yan appeared in?
John M Y Yan appears as counsel of record in 9 reported Hong Kong judgments (2024–2026).
Which courts does John M Y Yan appear in?
John M Y Yan appears before HKCFI (8) and HKCA (1).