Professional Qualifications

• US Patent Attorney
• US Attorney-at-law, member of the New York State Bar

Technical Background and Specialties

• BSc in Materials Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• BSc in Electrical Communications Technology, Open University of Hong Kong
• Juris Doctor, George Mason University
• Master of Laws in Intellectual Property, George Mason University

Margaret has served at the USPTO as both a Chemical Patent Examiner and as an Electrical Patent Examiner. She also has gained extensive in-house experience in a number of esteemed private technological institutions. After that, Margaret began her career in private practice at a US law firm, which represented the largest US surgical device manufacturing company at that time. Margaret also has international experience as a patent attorney for six years at a Tokyo IP law firm, and as a lead US Attorney in a reputable Hong Kong IP firm.

Her patent prosecution experience and opinion work cover a wide range of technologies including the technical fields of displays, photographic materials, imaging devices, telecommunications, mobile networks, printers, cameras, semiconductors, microelectronic devices, fiber optic systems, and biomedical devices. She has also engaged in intellectual property strategies, patent portfolio developments, product design reviews, freedom-to-operate and infringement opinions, and IP enforcement cases.

Professional Qualifications

• US Patent Attorney
• US Attorney-at-law, member of the California State Bar
• Certified Patent Valuation Analyst

Technical Background and Specialties

• B.A.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, University of Toronto
• M.A.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, University of Toronto
• Juris Doctor, University of San Francisco

Sam has over twenty years of experience as an engineer and a patent practitioner. He was a Patent Agent at a San Francisco IP law firm before moving back to Hong Kong. As an engineer, he has worked for a number of Silicon Valley companies on projects spanning across software, electronics, communications, and system control technologies.

Before joining Idea Intellectual Limited, Sam was the lead US Patent Attorney at a leading IP firm in Hong Kong where Sam worked closely with many Hong Kong research institutes, universities, US based technology companies, other commercial entities and individual inventors.

His patent prosecution experience and opinion work cover a wide range of technologies including the technical fields of software, mobile computing, displays, imaging devices, telecommunications, mobile networks, printers, cameras, automobile, marine vessels, construction and mining equipment, semiconductors, microelectronic devices, fiber optic systems, and biomedical devices. He has also engaged in intellectual property strategies, patent portfolio developments, IP valuations, IP licensing, product design reviews, patent landscaping, freedom-to-operate and infringement opinions, and IP enforcement cases.

Professional Qualifications

• German Attorney-at-law
• LLM. Eur., University of Leipzig

Joerg has been advising on trade mark protection in Hong Kong and China for over 16 years.

He has extensive and practical experience in trade mark portfolio creation and management across multiple jurisdictions in China, Asia, Europe and the U.S. including brand clearance searches, trade mark filing strategy and prosecution as well as contentious trade mark matters including opposition, cancellation and invalidation proceedings.

In Greater China, he has assisted clients to localise foreign brands, register non-traditional trademarks and combat shadow companies and bad faith trade mark applications. He has been involved in trade mark and copyright enforcement in the region representing clients in infringement cases and enforcement programmes including investigation, raid action, seizure and removal of counterfeits including on e-commerce platforms in China.

Joerg has also managed and advised on commercial IP matters such as licensing, assignment, due diligence and coexistence agreements.

He has counselled local and international clients across a broad range of industries, including advertising, automotive, banking, finance, cryptocurrency, education, entertainment, fashion, hospitality and F&B, IT, medical devices, pharmaceutical, retail, real estate, sportswear, textiles and technology.

Professional Qualifications

• Certificate of Japanese-Language Proficiency Level I

Qualifications

• BA in Japanese Studies, University of Hong Kong

Miu graduated from the Faculty of Arts of the University of Hong Kong. She also studied at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies in Japan and Universität des Saarlandes in Germany. She is fluent in English, Japanese, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Taiwanese. After graduation, Miu has worked in roles including marketing and business development.

Professional Qualifications

• P.R.C. Patent Agent

Technical Background and Specialties

• BSc in Physics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• MPhil in Electronics Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Before joining Idea Intellectual Limited, Flora was a patent agent at an established law firm in Hong Kong. Her practice concentrated on patent prosecution, infringement assessments, patent invalidation and freedom to operate studies in a wide range of technical fields such as fintech, telecommunication, smart lighting, healthcare, voice recognition and virtual reality. Many of the key clients Flora has served were multinational corporations.

Before entering private practice, Flora served as an IP manager at one of the largest research institutes in Hong Kong, overseeing patent portfolios, screening inventions before filing patent applications and providing IP training for research and development groups.

Flora also has extensive R&D work experience in opto-electronic devices and process development of semiconductor assembly equipment. She is also named as an inventor on a number of opto-electronic device patents in China and US.

Professional Qualifications

• P.R.C. Patent Agent
• Taiwan Patent Agent

Technical Background and Specialties

• MS, Graduate Institute of Photonics and Optoelectronics, National Taiwan University
• BS in Mechanical Engineering, National Central University, Taiwan

Ping-yi is experienced in drafting and prosecuting worldwide patents for technologies including mechanical system, optical system, opto-Mechatronic system, and electromechanical machines. Before joining IDEA, Ping-yi worked in a prominent Taiwan IP firm closely with many multi-national technology companies.

Professional Qualifications

• Taiwan Patent Agent

Technical Background and Specialties

• BS, Department of Life Science, National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan
• MS, Institute of Microbiology and Immunology, National Yang-Ming University, Taiwan

Before working in intellectual property, Jame was a biomedical researcher and understands how to operate animal experimental techniques. Her research areas included Immunology, Virology, Bacteriology, and particularly the investigation of the mechanism of therapy for autoimmune diseases and lung cancer.

Technical Background and Specialties

• BSc in Life Science, The National Taiwan University
• PhD in Biochemistry, The National Taiwan University
• PMBA, The National Taiwan University

Before commencing a career in intellectual property, Dr. Huang has hands-on experience in challenging academic and industrial projects, particularly in the regenerative medicine area. He has worked for a top Swiss high-end precision instrument company, providing his knowledge, enthusiasm, and skills in product marketing and driving sales and technical support. Dr. Huang also played a crucial role previously in a start-up company for a clinical-stage allogenic cell therapy product development.

Technical Background and Specialties

• MS in Biomedical Engineering, Yang-Ming University
• BS in Physics, Tsing-Hua University

Jimmy is experienced in drafting, drawing, prosecuting Taiwan, China and the U.S. patents for technologies including mechanical, optical, 3D printing, and medical imaging systems. Before working in intellectual property, Jimmy has hands-on experience in academic and industrial projects, particularly in the optical design area. Before joining IDEA, Jimmy worked in several prominent Taiwan IP firm with many technology companies worldwide.

Technical Background and Specialties

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, National Taiwan University
• MS, Graduate Institute of Photonics and Optoelectronics, National Taiwan University

Allen has years of experience in drafting international patent applications for Taiwan technology companies. His specialties include gates, panels, LED and optoelectronics. Before joining IDEA, he has served multinational high-tech enterprises as a Patent Engineer in one of the most prominent Taiwan Intellectual Property firms.

Technical Background and Specialties

• BSc in Biotechnology, National Chung Hsing University
• MSc in Anatomy and cell biology, National Taiwan University

Before joining Idea Intellectual, Caleb assisted many national research organizations, academic institutions, and biotechnology companies in Taiwan with patentability evaluations and filing patent applications in various countries. His main fields of professional technical expertise include biomedicine, biotechnology, medical equipment, and related software systems.

Technical Background and Specialties

• BSc in Biology, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
• Juris Doctor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Theodoric graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, and obtained a postgraduate Juris Doctor law degree in Hong Kong.

Before joining IDEA, Theodoric has joined a multi-national LegalTech corporation as a legal researcher and editor, having hands-on experience in legal researching, drafting and participation in development of new product platforms.

At IDEA, Theodoric currently assists the patent team in its operations.

Technical Background and Specialties

• BS, School of Biological Science & Medical Engineering, Southeast University, China

Yucun has more than 10 years of profession experience in handling various China patent matters.

Qualifications

• LLB, Law, University of Edinburgh
• MSc, International Political Theory, University of Edinburgh

Angus’ interest in IP came during his time in law school. He enjoys the challenges and responsibilities that come with the sector’s diversity, and is currently assisting the trademark team in its operations.

Qualifications

• BA in Business and Management, Leeds Beckett University
• Higher Diploma in Legal and Administrative Studies

Eva has worked at a number of renowned IP firms in Hong Kong and London. She assists in all aspects of IP matters, notably Hong Kong, US and Europe. Eva’s responsibilities include filing of patent applications, design and trademark registrations, worldwide IP rights renewal and IP portfolio management.

Qualifications

• LLB, Department of Law, National Dong Hwa University, Taiwan

Gina majored in law in university and did relevant research on women's human rights and criminal law during school.

During her schooling period, she gained work experience through part-time jobs and served as a manager with relevant experience in business operation and business management.

She believes that intellectual property has the possibility of future development and knows the relevant legal provisions in this field.

At IDEA, Gina assists in patent applications, registration procedures and portfolio management for customers in Hong Kong and overseas, and also provides administrative support for our intellectual property professionals.

Qualifications

• BBA in Business Management, City University of Hong Kong

Fiona has gained exposure in different commercial sectors. In particular, she has previously assisted in a start-up business in China. Her responsibilities include providing branding and trademark analysis, providing administrative support to our IP professionals, assisting in portfolio management and handling of filing and registration procedures for patents, trademarks and designs in Hong Kong and overseas.

Qualifications

• BA, Translation, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Christie majors in translation between Chinese and English. Her experience as an exchange student at Hokkaido University in Japan has built her language proficiency and communication skills. She is fluent in English, Chinese and Japanese.

Qualifications

• BA, Department of Education, National Chi Nan University, Taiwan
• MSc in Business with Marketing, Warwick Business, UK

Qualifications

• BA in Department of English, National Changhua University of Education, Taiwan