August 12 Webinar CLE: The Evolving Patent Landscape in the People’s Republic of China
Topic: The Evolving Patent Landscape in the People’s Republic of China
As cross-border innovation intensifies, so do the patent wars that come with it. In today’s global marketplace, patent litigation is often no longer confined to one jurisdiction. Imagine a U.S. company launching a patent infringement action in the U.S. or Europe—only to face swift, strategic countermeasures in China. In this CLE, Dr. James J. Zhu, Ph.D. will share practical insights into how to prepare for retaliatory actions, leverage global IP strategy, and understand the critical differences between Western and Chinese patent landscapes.
Speaker: James J. Zhu, Ph.D.
Dr. James J. Zhu is a partner at JunHe and leads both the firm’s intellectual property group and its Silicon Valley office, working between the U.S. and China. Prior to joining JunHe, Dr. Zhu was a partner at Perkins Coie LLP, where he served as managing partner of its Beijing office. He also co-founded a Silicon Valley startup, GanTech International, and began his career as a researcher at Merck. Dr. Zhu holds a Ph.D. from Caltech and a J.D./MBA from Columbia University.
Dr. Zhu is a registered U.S. patent attorney and licensed California attorney, fluent in both English and Chinese. A frequent speaker and author on IP topics, he has been recognized by BusinessWeek as one of the most influential “sea turtles”—U.S.-educated professionals shaping the Sino-American business landscape. With a practice focused on patent procurement, strategy, litigation, and licensing—particularly in life sciences, materials science, medical devices, and electronics—Dr. Zhu brings a deep technical and legal background to global IP matters.
MCLE Credit: Applying for one (1) general credit from the Oregon State Bar
Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm (Pacific Time)
Where: ******Online******
Meeting Links Will Be Provided the Morning of the Event
Registration:
Intellectual Property Section members: $10
Regular registration: $15
(Note: Registration is limited, and participants must register by noon on Monday, August 11, 2025.)
Cancellations:
Contact the CLE service center to cancel and also email the CLE Organizer listed below to inform them of the cancellation. Cancellations received by the CLE Service Center at least 48 hours prior to the event date will be refunded the registration fee minus a $5 administrative fee; requests received after that time are granted at the discretion of the section.
CLE Schedule and Material:
OSB IP section CLE – The Evolving Patent Landscape in the People’s Republic of China – Dr. James Zhu
The organizer for this CLE is: Ziyu Ma, Klarquist Sparkman LLP.
For registration questions please contact the OSB CLE Service Center at (503) 431-6413 or via email.