Ziduan Fang

M.Sc. Computer Science

European Patent Attorney | With dompatent since 2017

Languages

Chinese, English

Technical Expertise

Artificial intelligence, information and communication technology, autonomous driving technology，blockchain, automotive engineering, electrical engineering, medical engineering, Industry 4.0, smart products.

Key Activities

• Advice concerning IP rights strategies, particularly for software-related inventions
• Preparation, filing and prosecution of IP rights applications
• Defense of both domestic and international IP rights in opposition, invalidity and cancellation proceedings
• Advice on and preparation of filing and legal dispute strategies in Asia
• Conducting opposition and invalidity proceedings against patents
• Establishment of freedom-to-operate opinions

Professional Background

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Computer Science at the University of Bonn. Dual degree from East China University of Science and Technology (B.Sc.) and Fachhochschule Lübeck (Dipl.-Ing.) in Electrical Engineering & Automation and Information Technology. Training to become a Professional Representative before the European Patent Office (EPO) at dompatent von Kreisler and admission as a European Patent Attorney.

Memberships

Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office (epi)