Kang Zhengde
Intellectual Property (IP) Director & Senior IP Counsel
Beijing, CN.About
Highly accomplished Intellectual Property (IP) Director and Senior IP Legal Counsel with over 20 years of expertise in global IP strategy, litigation, risk management, and portfolio development across patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Proven leader in building and managing high-performing IP teams, optimizing complex IP workflows, and driving substantial business growth through strategic IP planning and global filings across key markets including the U.S. and Europe. Adept at navigating intricate IP landscapes to secure competitive advantage and mitigate legal risks for technology-driven organizations.
Work
Tongxin Software Technology Co., Ltd.
|Director of Legal and Intellectual Property
Beijing, China
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Summary
Led the legal and IP department, overseeing comprehensive IP management and strategy to align with business objectives and industry trends for a leading software technology company.
Highlights
Directed the comprehensive legal and IP department, encompassing patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret management, ensuring robust protection of company innovations.
Developed and executed corporate IP strategies that directly aligned with business objectives, fostering innovation and securing competitive market positions.
Established and optimized IP workflows, significantly improving efficiency and compliance for patent filings, trademark and software copyright registrations.
Directed strategic patent mining, comprehensive portfolio development, and Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) analysis, effectively mitigating infringement risks.
Successfully handled IP litigation, contract disputes, and negotiations, including effective court representation and favorable settlements.
Beijing Wiseast Intellectual Property Firm
|Partner
Beijing, China
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Summary
Provided specialized IP consulting and agency services, advising clients on domestic and international IP strategies and portfolio management.
Highlights
Delivered expert IP consulting and agency services, specializing in patent prosecution and strategic portfolio management for a diverse client base.
China Patent Agent (Hong Kong) Ltd.
|Patent Attorney
Beijing, China
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Summary
Drafted and prosecuted patent applications and handled official actions to secure intellectual property rights for European and American clients.
Patent Examination Cooperation Center, CNIPA
|Patent Examiner
Beijing, China
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Summary
Examined patent applications in technical fields, ensuring compliance with patentability criteria and contributing to IP quality standards.
Education
Beijing Institute of Technology
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Master of Science
Physical Electronics
Beijing Institute of Technology
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Bachelor of Science
Applied Physics
Certificates
U.S. Patent Law & Practice Training
Issued By
John Marshall Law School (USA)
Qualified Chinese Patent Attorney
Issued By
CNIPA
Skills
IP Strategy & Management
Patent Mining, Portfolio Development, Invalidation, Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) Analysis, IP Workflows, Global IP Filings, Government Certifications, IP Risk Management, Open-Source Compliance, IP Due Diligence.
Legal & Litigation
IP Litigation, Contract Disputes, Negotiations, Court Representation, Settlements, Dispute Resolution, Legal Counsel.
Leadership & Management
Team Leadership, Workflow Optimization, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Collaboration, Department Management, Mentorship.
Intellectual Property Law
Chinese Patent Law, Chinese Trademark Law, Chinese Copyright Law, US and European Patent Laws.