Xiang GAO, Partner

Trademark Attorney

Email:gxiang@peksung.com

Professional Experiences

1991, began to practice IP law at Chinese Trademark Service
1997, worked at Legal Department of Colgate-Palmolive Company during internship
1998, worked for a US trading company
2000, practiced IP law at a Chinese IP firm
2004, joined Peksung Intellectual Property Ltd.

Qualifications

1995, registered to practice before the Chinese Trademark Office
2003, qualified for in-house counsel of China

Educational Background and Training Experiences

1991, obtained degree of Bachelor of Law from Peking University, Beijing, China
1991, trained at Chinese Trademark Office of State Administration for Industry and Commerce, Beijing, China
1997, obtained Master of Intellectual Property and Diploma of Advanced Licensing Institute from Franklin Pierce Law Center, Concord, NH, USA

Practice Area

Trademark prosecution, opposition, cancellation, and infringement before the Chinese Trademark Office (CTMO), and appeal before the Trademark Review & Adjudication Board (TRAB); trademark search; consultancy on trademark filing and protection strategies in China and overseas; trademark application for international registration; copyright registration; domain name registration and dispute resolution; customs protection of intellectual property.

Languages
Chinese (native); English

Memberships

International Trademark Association(INTA); AIPPI China