People · Cross-Border IP Practice

Our Professionals

Meet our U.S. attorneys, registered patent agent, technical professionals and support team working across patent, trademark, copyright and cross-border IP matters.

Xinyu Zhang, Ph.D.

Xinyu Zhang

Managing Partner | Ph.D. | U.S. Patent Agent

A Ph.D. from Tsinghua University and a former Research Scientist at Yale, Dr. Zhang is a U.S. Patent Agent specializing in the intersection of AI and IP law. He develops cutting-edge legal tech tools to enhance patent and trademark prosecution.

Yaling Zhou, Attorney at Law

Yaling Zhou

Attorney at Law (New York & Connecticut)

With over two decades of IP experience, Yaling is licensed to practice in both the U.S. and China. She excels at providing clients with global IP strategies and handling complex cross-border legal matters.

Douglas Scott Berman, J.D., Ph.D., Trademark Attorney

Douglas Scott Berman

J.D., Ph.D. | U.S. Trademark Attorney

Douglas advises Western companies on trademark, copyright, and international transaction matters in Greater China and New York. Fluent in Mandarin, he helps clients coordinate cross-border filing, enforcement, and brand protection strategies.

Jingwei Sun, Attorney at Law

Jingwei Sun

Collaborating Attorney

A graduate of Tsinghua University School of Law, Jingwei is a dually-licensed attorney and a U.S. Enrolled Agent. He has outstanding experience in copyright and corporate law and has handled numerous high-profile cases.

Tao Wang, Consultant

Tao Wang

Overseas IP Consultant

Formerly with GE Global Patent Operation, Tao has over a decade of experience managing overseas IP departments. He advises Fortune 500 companies and Chinese tech leaders on global IP strategy, cross-border portfolio management and overseas enforcement.

Kai Jiang, U.S. Patent Consultant

Kai Jiang

U.S. Patent Consultant

A U.S. patent specialist with nearly fifteen years in the profession, Kai focuses on U.S. patent prosecution. He excels at patent mining and claim drafting in electronics, electrical, semiconductor, and computer technologies, and has helped many research-oriented inventions overcome Section 101 eligibility rejections.

Lilan Zhu, China Patent Attorney

Lilan Zhu

M.S. | China Patent Attorney & Bar-Qualified

Lilan holds both China patent attorney and legal professional qualifications, with over eight years of global IP practice. She focuses on worldwide patent portfolio planning, portfolio management, and cross-border prosecution, helping overseas companies align U.S. filings, office action strategy, and overall IP strategy with their commercial and export goals.

Mi Zhou, Business Director

Mi Zhou

Business Director

Mi leads the firm's business development and client relations. She is dedicated to matching clients with the most suitable legal solutions and ensuring a seamless service process, acting as a vital bridge between clients and the legal team.

Xiaoxi Zhang, Paralegal

Xiaoxi Zhang

Paralegal | J.D. Candidate, Franklin Pierce School of Law

Xiaoxi is a J.D. candidate at the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law, long recognized as a leading U.S. program in intellectual property law. She brings extensive experience in case management and legal document preparation, and her meticulous work organizing case files and communicating with official agencies provides robust support to our attorneys.

Qiling Lu, Paralegal

Qiling Lu

Paralegal

Qiling is proficient in legal research, evidence chain management, and client communication. With excellent coordination skills, she ensures clients are kept informed of their case progress while efficiently assisting the legal team.

Yu Fu, IP Docketing Specialist

Yu Fu

IP Docketing Specialist

A business administration graduate of Shanxi University of Finance and Economics, Yu brings several years of hands-on IP experience across trademark and patent matters. She manages the full filing workflow, from document preparation to docketing and status tracking, keeping applications moving on schedule.

Yuna Guo, Trademark Assistant

Yuna Guo

Trademark Assistant

With a background in intellectual property, Yuna has interned at a local court and volunteered at the China International Trademark Festival. She supports U.S. trademark registration end to end, including filings, specimen review, assignments, and office action responses.

Bingqian Liang, Patent Assistant

Bingqian Liang

Patent Assistant

Careful and detail-driven, Bingqian handles document preparation, reference retrieval, and case support. Her dependable follow-through and clear communication keep patent matters well organized for the wider team.

Xinjun Chen, IP Assistant

Xinjun Chen

IP Assistant

With a background in intellectual property, Xinjun combines a solid academic foundation with strong communication skills and comfort working across international platforms, making him an adaptable contributor to the team.