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Singapore

Singapore

- Provide IP-specialist support for business operations in the Asia-Pacific region- Manage the patent program in the Asia-Pacific region, including oversight of the review and approval process for new inventions- Enforce company intellectual property rights in the Asia-Pacific region

Singapore Chapter

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Singapore

- Managed the firm's patent prosecution portfolio for electrical and computer-implemented technologies- Drafted and prosecuted patent applications for local clients- Performed patent research and claims analysis to support active litigation- Conducted business development activities to promote the growth of the IP department

Singapore

- Oversaw patent prosecution teams in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia- Drafted and prosecuted patent applications for electrical and computer-related technologies and mechanical devices- Advised multinationals and start-up companies on international patent protection and filing strategies- Supported contentious IP matters, commercial transactions, and due diligence involving patent rights

Singapore

- Implemented and trained on trade secret policies and intellectual property compliance policies for all factories and R&D sites in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Taiwan- Supported Asia procurement teams on commercial agreements, including joint development agreements, services agreements, equipment purchase agreements, IP rights agreements, confidentiality agreements, purchase order terms and conditions, and memoranda of understanding- Negotiated technology-focused agreements for… Show more - Implemented and trained on trade secret policies and intellectual property compliance policies for all factories and R&D sites in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Taiwan- Supported Asia procurement teams on commercial agreements, including joint development agreements, services agreements, equipment purchase agreements, IP rights agreements, confidentiality agreements, purchase order terms and conditions, and memoranda of understanding- Negotiated technology-focused agreements for research collaboration activities with universities and government-funded research institutes in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand- Advised senior management, engineering, and procurement on: IP compliance best practices; trade, ethics, and data privacy compliance; and IP risks and strategies Show less

Hong Kong, China

Held primary responsibility for patent drafting and filing services at the firm. Advised clients on IP rights and developed strategies for protecting and enforcing IP rights. Advised on IP rights issues for commercial agreements, software licensing agreements, and publishing agreements.

Hong Kong, China

- Led the patent services group in Asia, overseeing a team of over twenty patent professionals across Hong Kong, China, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam- Coordinated and managed a three-year design and copyright enforcement program in China, including investigations on multiple defendants, enforcement actions at trade fairs, administrative enforcement actions, invalidity proceedings before the China Patent Reexamination Board, and litigation in the Beijing Intermediate… Show more - Led the patent services group in Asia, overseeing a team of over twenty patent professionals across Hong Kong, China, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam- Coordinated and managed a three-year design and copyright enforcement program in China, including investigations on multiple defendants, enforcement actions at trade fairs, administrative enforcement actions, invalidity proceedings before the China Patent Reexamination Board, and litigation in the Beijing Intermediate Court- Launched and managed the patent drafting and filing processes based in Hong Kong- Prepared freedom to operate opinions, validity opinions, and infringement assessments- Implemented patent docketing and filing processes and provided internal training on developing client relationships Show less

Hong Kong, China

Held primary responsibility for the patent drafting and filing services at the firm. Drafted and prosecuted U.S. patent applications for electronic devices, consumer goods, and computer implemented systems. Coordinated the representation of a Hong Kong company in trade secret and patent litigation in U.S. Federal District Court.

Melbourne, Australia

Prepared and prosecuted U.S. and international patent applications for computer applications, telecommunications systems, and electrical technologies. Advised clients on U.S. patent, trademark, and copyright law.

Pasadena, California

Prepared and prosecuted patent and trademark applications for multinational corporations and SMEs. Performed litigation research and discovery, drafted court motions, and prepared IP rights infringement and validity opinions. Joined Christie Parker & Hale as the result of a merger with Pretty & Schroeder in February 2001.

Doctor Of Law (Jd), Law

Activities and Societies: Asian Pacific American Law Journal (APALJ)

Msc, Finance

Ba, Mathematics-Computer Science; Political Science

Activities and Societies: ICRA, Muir College Council, Muir Quarterly, Muir Judicial Board