Beijing
Patent
Polymer,Chemical Engineering
Chinese,English
Mr. Gongbin Lan is a patent attorney in China. He joined the law firm of the Liu, Shen & Associates in July 2013. Before that, he had obtained a bachelor degree from the Ocean University of China majoring in chemistry and a master degree from the Nankai University majoring in physical chemistry. Since being a part of the Liu, Shen & Associates, he handled various patent affairs representing several world-famous companies, such as Sony, Siemens, SKF, under the supervision of several partners and senior patent attorneys in the firm.
He specializes in patent prosecution with a focus on inorganic material, polymer, battery, steel and the like. He is always optimistic and energetic. He aims to become an excellent and worthy-trusted patent lawyer. To this end, he keeps refreshing himself with new knowledge of technology and law to be able to well communicate with the clients and advise them to make the right decisions at right time.
Chengdu
Patent
Telecommunication,Computer Science,Internet Technology,E-commerce,Artificial Intelligence,Big Data Processing,Electronics Engineering,Image Processing
Chinese,English
Joined Shen & Associates in 2018. And focus on fields of Signal and Information Processing, Image Processing, Internet, Computer, Communication, etc.
Obtained a master's degree from the Graduate School of Information, Production and Systems of Waseda University in March 2018, and received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC) in 2015.
Beijing
Patent
Telecommunication,Computer Science,Internet Technology,E-commerce,Artificial Intelligence,Big Data Processing
Chinese,English
Ms. Li joined Liu, Shen & Associates in 2003. She specializes in patent prosecution, re-examination, invalidation, litigation, and client counseling with a focus on telecommunication, computer science, electronics, and signal processing.
Ms. Li became a qualified patent attorney in 2002. The cases she has handled relates to patent prosecution/re-examination/invalidation/litigation as well as patent analysis and search.
Ms. Li had a Bachelor degree in Wireless Communication Engineering from Haijun Engineering University, PRC in 1994 and had an LLM degree in IP law from The John Marshall Law School, USA in 2010. Before joining this firm, Ms. Li had worked as an engineer at Radio Research Institute for 9 years. She received training from China University of Political Science and Law in civil and commercial law during 2008-2010.
Representative lecture that Ms. Li has made:
“Independent and dependent claims comparison among the USA, EU, and PRC”
All-China Patent Agents Association (ACPAA)
Beijing
Patent
Telecommunication,Computer Science,Internet Technology,E-commerce,Artificial Intelligence,Big Data Processing,Electronics Engineering,Semiconductor
Chinese,English
Ms. Li joined Liu, Shen & Associates in 2017, and was qualified as a patent attorney in 2011.
Ms. Li began her patent practice in 2009, and specializes in patent prosecution, re-examination, patent drafting, analysis on relevance degree and validity of patents and client counseling with a focus on telecommunication, networking, electronics, semiconductor, computer technology, data processing, etc.
Before joining this firm, Ms. Li had worked at RWS Group in Beijing from 2009 to 2010, and worked at Unitalen Attorneys at Law from 2010 to 2016.
Ms. Li received a Master degree from Beijing Jiaotong University in 2009.
Beijing
Patent
Telecommunication,Computer Science,Internet Technology,E-commerce,Artificial Intelligence,Big Data Processing,Electronics Engineering
Chinese,English
EDUCATION:
Automation science and electrical engineering, Beihang University Master Degree
Automation science and electrical engineering, Beihang University Bachelor Degree
Department of foreign languages Beihang University Bachelor Degree
Ms. Li began her legal career in patent laws and joined Liu, Shen & Associates in 2018, and mainly engaged in patent-related intellectual property agency business, including patent application, patent examination, patent invalidation and patent litigation. Her practice area includes automation and electrical engineering, automatic control engineering, computer engineering, big data processing, Internet technology, etc.
Ms. Li obtained the qualification as an attorney at law and the qualification as a patent attorney in 2019. Since joining Liu Shen, Ms. Li has handled a large number of patent-related cases and cases related to patent drafting/patent examination/patent overseas applications (US, Europe), and also handled infringement analysis, invalidation analysis, patent search and other related cases.
Main Clients Ms. Li has been working for:
- Valeo, NIKE, Qualcomm, Schneider, Dyson, BOE
Representative cases:
- engaged in a validity study of targeted patents for a known Telecommunication Company;
- engaged in invalidation cases for a known UK company.
Main Project Experience:
- Project leader of "Service-oriented Open Avionics System Basic Service Platform Prototype" of AVIC 615;
- Data fusion algorithm and domain service design of VxWorks system
- Two-way data transmission design under VxWorks and ACoreOS 653 systems
- Design and development of CPCI bus software interface based on Windows
- Research on indoor 3D positioning optimization based on wireless communication base stations
ARTICLES
The Design and Application of Multi-Sensor Data Fusion in Open System Architecture of Avionics on ICIEA 2017
Beijing
Patent
Telecommunication,Computer Science,Internet Technology,E-commerce,Artificial Intelligence,Big Data Processing
Chinese,English
Lin LI, as a patent attorney, joining Liu, Shen & Associates since 2003, has gained abundant experiences in various patent-related affairs. His current practice includes patent prosecution, reexamination, invalidation, litigation, patent analysis and client counseling with a focus on telecommunication and computer science, electrical engineering and automatic control, as well as networking & e-commerce.
Mr. LI obtained master degree of Telematics (Telecommunication & Informatics) from University of Twente in the Netherlands (2001-2003), and bachelor degree of Automation from Beijing University of Technology (1995-2000).
Mr. LI also had one-year working experience in the field of Intellectual Property with Beijing Longshuang Intellectual Property Retrieval Service Co., LTD. (2000-2001) before he joined the law firm of Liu, Shen & Associates.
Mr. LI works in the firm's Electrical and Electronics Department. Mr. LI is a member of the All-China Patent Agents Association. Mr. LI’s working languages are Chinese and English.
Representative Litigations:
- Samsung v. Huawei, patent infringement regarding a Non-SEP patent initiated before Xi’an Intermediate Court, and the corresponding invalidation heard by the Patent Reexamination Board of CNIPA, 2016-2017
- Samsung v. Huawei, patent infringement regarding a Non-SEP patent initiated before Beijing IP Court, and the corresponding invalidation heard by the Patent Reexamination Board of CNIPA, 2016-2017
- Samsung v. Huawei, patent infringement regarding a Non-SEP patent initiated before Shenzhen Intermediate Court, and the corresponding invalidation heard by the Patent Reexamination Board of CNIPA, 2016-2017
- Huawei v. Samsung, patent infringement regarding a Non-SEP patent initiated before Xi’an Intermediate Court, and the corresponding invalidation heard by the Patent Reexamination Board of CNIPA, 2016-2017
Patent Pre-litigation Analysis Projects:
- Mr. LI has rich practical experience in patent analysis as client counseling and pre-litigation analysis, including dozens of communication standard essential patents (SEP) and commercial patents (Non-SEP), to evaluate validity degree against searched prior art, to analyze relevance degree with respect to potential target products, or relevant communication standards.
Representative Speeches:
- “Invention Relating to Computer Program”, Siemens AG, Nov. 2015
- “Computer Program Related Applications in China”, Chicago Seminar, Oct. 2016
- “Discussion on Business Method Patents”, LiuShen workshop, Sep. 2015
- “Functional Features and MPF”, LiuShen workshop, Apr. 2015
- “U.S. Copyright and Happy Birthday Song”, LiuShen workshop, Apr. 2016
- “International Exhaustion and Parallel Imports”, LiuShen workshop, Jan. 2017
- “Inspirations from Invalidation & Litigation in China,” visiting Korean client, Mar. 2018
- “AI Industry Overview and Patenting in China,” visiting US clients, May 2018
- “Patenting of AI in China,” visiting Korean client, Jul. 2019
Representative Researches:
- Participating FRAND related case search in global scope, screening, translation and editing of the book FRAND Case Selection, 2018-2019
- Participating client-customized research report on Intellectual Property Protection for Artificial Intelligence, 2019
Representative Publications:
- “Drafting Best Functional Technical Features in China”, Asia IP, Apr. 2016
- “Protecting AI-related Innovations in China,” Co-author, Managing IP, Summer 2020
Member of All-China Patent Agents Association (ACPAA)
Beijing
Patent
Mechanical Engineering,Vehicle Engineering,Bio & Pharmaceutical,Chemical Engineering
Chinese,English,German
Ms. Li became a qualified patent attorney in 2012 and joined Liu Shen & Associates in 2013. She specializes in patent prosecution, re-examination with a focus on mechanical devices, paper machinery, chemical & bioengineering, Energy & Power, automobiles.
Ms. Li had a Diplom-Ingenieur degree from Dresden University of Technology in 2011. Before joining Liu Shen & Associates, Ms. Li worked in Panawell & Partners, LLC as a patent attorney for two years. During study in Germany she served in Sachsen Milch, Max-Bergmann center and Schott-Glass as technical developer.
All-China Patent Agents Association (ACPAA)
Verein Deutscher Ingenieure (VDI)
Chengdu
Patent
Telecommunication,Computer Science,Internet Technology,E-commerce,Artificial Intelligence,Big Data Processing,Electronics Engineering,Image Processing
Chinese,English
Ms. Li started practice in intellectual property affairs in Liu, Shen since 2017. Ms. Li provides intellectual property related services such as patent drafting, patent prosecution, patent analysis, patent search, patent navigation and so on for several clients. Ms. Li is dedicated to providing a wide range of high-quality intellectual property services for clients. Ms. Li handles intellectual property affairs in the field of Electronics & Computer Science, Internet Technology, Signal and Information processing, Image Processing, Semiconductor Technology, Telecommunication, and Electrical engineering etc..
From July 2014 to November 2017, Ms. Li worked as a Patent Examiner in the electrical field in Patent Examination Cooperation Sichuan Center of the Patent Office, SIPO.
Ms. Li was admitted as a patent attorney in 2016.
Ms. Li received her Master's degree from University of Chinese Academy of Sciences with a major on Control Engineering in year 2014, and received a Bachelor’s degree from Dalian University of Technology in year 2011.
When Ms. Li was working as an electricity patent examiner, the work include:
- Examining 350 + domestic and foreign electrical patent applications;
- Participating in the quality inspection team of the department to control the quality of the Office Action;
Published Articles include:
- 《Summary of Active Power Filter in the aspect of Patent》，No.6, 2016，Journal of Electrical Power
Shanghai
Patent
Life Science
Chinese,English
Mr. Weixiang Li is a patent attorney of Chemistry Department of Liu, Shen & Associates and qualified as a patent attorney in 2009. His current practice includes patent prosecution, patent invalidation process and client counseling with a focus on biotechnology and pharmaceutical. Weixiang Li has also provided services of patent retrieval and infringement analysis. He is skillful in drafting application documents in such fields as biochemistry, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, molecular genetics and pharmaceutical technology, etc, and experienced in preparing responses to office actions in the substantive examination proceedings, and handling reexamination and invalidation cases in the above fields. He is a member of All-China Patent Agents Association.
Mr. Li started his legal profession in 2008 with Liu Shen and he has been representing domestic and international clients for many years. Prior to joining Liu Shen, he was engaged in research and development in life science.
Mr. Weixiang Li received a Bachelor's degree of biology in 2005 from Nanjing Normal University and a Master’s degree of microbiology in 2008 from Nanjing Agriculture University.
Mr. Weixiang Li has dealt with patent affairs for some famous foreign and domestic applicants, including Roche, Dow, Senofi and Meng Niu Dairy etc., and accumulated rich experience in aspects such as drafting and responding to office actions. Moreover, he has attended some important conferences in IP, such as ACPAA & JPAA symposium (2009), China Law Practice awards (2013), and IPBC Asia (2015).
All-China Patent Agents Association (ACPAA)
Beijing
Trademark,Copyright
Chinese,English
Ms. Li joined Beijing Liu, Shen & Associates in 2016, mainly engaged in trademark, copyright and unfair competition business, including trademark opposition, trademark invalidation, trademark cancellation application and trademark administrative litigation, e-commerce platform IP complaints, etc.
Before joining Beijing Liu, Shen & Associates, she worked in a large domestic law firm, followed the team as a perennial legal counsel to provide daily legal services, and participated in a number of civil and commercial litigation cases.
Ms. Li graduated from Macau University of Science and Technology with a bachelor's degree in law in 2011. In 2012, she graduated from Queen Mary University of London with a master's degree in intellectual property law. Obtained the qualification of lawyer in 2016.
Representative cases that Ms. Li has led or participated include
--Represented Schneider Electric SE in the first and second instance proceedings of administrative disputes for invalidation of trademark rights for many times, and the litigation request was supported;
--Represented Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd. in administrative dispute over review of disapproval of trademark and administrative dispute over cancellation of registration trademark, and the litigation request were supported;
--Represented Wabco IP Holdings LLC to participate in the administrative dispute over request of invalidation to trademark, the litigation request received partial support;
--Represented Boy London Korea acted as the plaintiff and third party to participate in the first instance, second instance and re-trial procedures for the case of administrative disputes, and some of the claims were supported,
--Represented Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd. as a third person to participate in the case of administrative dispute over request of invalidation to trademark, and the claim was supported,
In addition, representing Wachtel GmbH, Mystery Ranch LLC, Shanghai Panlin Asset Management Co., Ltd., Shandong Taichu Trading Co., Ltd. and other domestic and foreign customers to participate in trademark refusal review, trademark opposition, trademark invalidation, three years Non-use cancellation, e-commerce IP platform complaints and other cases.
All-China Lawyers Association (ACLA)
Beijing
Patent
Telecommunication,Computer Science,Internet Technology,E-commerce,Artificial Intelligence,Big Data Processing,Electronics Engineering,Material Science,Semiconductor
Chinese,English
Ms. Li joined Liu, Shen & Associates in 2016 and was qualified as patent attorney in 2014. Ms. Li got her qualification as an attorney at law in 2019. Ms. Li specializes in patent drafting, re-examination, patent infringement analysis with a focus on computer hardware & software; telecommunication; semiconductor; material science as well as electrical & electronic.
Ms. Li received her Bachelor of Science from Shandong University in 2004 and her PhD in 2010 from Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Science. Before joining this firm, she had worked as a postdoctoral fellow at Boston University for two years, and worked at another Intellectual Property Agency for about three years.
- Proficient in working with different clients for their US patent prosecution and Chinese patent prosecution
- Working for a company to conduct patent stability analysis, patent infringement analysis, overseas patent warning
- Working for a company to make patent mining plan, conduct patent search, patent analysis and provide multi-aspects analysis report
- Working for an international telecommunication company, to conduct SEP and non-SEP patent analysis
All-China Patent Agents Association (ACPAA)
Beijing
Patent
Telecommunication,Computer Science,Internet Technology,E-commerce,Artificial Intelligence,Big Data Processing,Electronics Engineering
Chinese,English
Ms. Li obtained a bachelor’s degree in Physics from Beihang University on June, 2008, obtained a master’s degree in Physics from Beihang University on March, 2011, and studied courses of Engineering Physics in Technical University of Munich as an exchange student during October, 2008 to September, 2009.
Ms. Li worked as a R&D Engineer of Quartz Piezoelectric devices in Beijing Chenjing Electronics from March, 2011 to March, 2015, and worked as a patent engineer in Wisdom ip law firm from April, 2015 to November, 2016.
Ms. Li joined Liu, Shen & Associates in 2016. She specializes in patent application, responding to office actions and re-examination with a focus on telecommunication, electronics, display, computer science, Internet & e-commerce, data processing and database.
Ms. Li got her qualification as a patent attorney in 2015, and got her qualification as an attorney at law in 2016.
