Mr. Guo Qian is a senior patent agent and head of the Seventh Patent Agency Department at Watson & Band. He holds a master's degree in Patent Information and Materials Forming and Control Engineering from Jiangsu University, along with both China Patent Agent and Legal Professional qualifications.

With his unique background in engineering and law, Mr. Qian specializes in complex patent matters across various industries, including heavy machinery, automotive, aerospace, and environmental technologies. His comprehensive patent agency services include:

• Strategic patent drafting and prosecution

• Nuanced responses to office actions

• Patent invalidation proceedings

• Patent infringement comparison analysis

• In-depth patent stability analysis

• Comprehensive freedom to operate (FTO) analysis

Mr. Qian has built an impressive portfolio of high-profile clients, including Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries, Shanghai Tobacco, and Continental Automotive. His notable achievements encompass:

• Successfully representing Bull Group and Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Group in multiple patent invalidation and litigation cases

• Providing crucial support in patent disputes for international giants such as GE Aviation Group (USA) and Veolia Environment Group (France)

• Spearheading administrative litigation for Veolia, setting important precedents in environmental technology patents

• Playing a key role in developing and maintaining the Shanghai Tobacco patent database, enhancing the company's IP asset management

As an outstanding graduate of Jiangsu University, Mr. Qian has published eight papers in core journals.