Qualification:
Patent Attorney since 2000

Technical Field:
Machine Engineering, Metallurgy and Processing of Metals, Equipment and Technology of Machining, Construction and Mining, Transportation Vehicles and Engines, Textiles, Paper Making and Printing, Power Technology, Precision Instrument and Optical Instrument, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration, Package Technology, Equipment and Technology of Food Processing, Agricultural Machines, Computer Technology, Communication Technology, Electrical Engineering, Automatic Control Engineering, Chemical Equipment, Material Science and Engineering, and Medical Equipment.

Language:
Chinese and English

Education and Training:
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Science of Material from Huazhong University of Science and Technology in 1995

Bachelor of Laws from Renmin University of China in 2001

Master of Laws from Peking University in 2003

Professional Experience:
Joined CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office in 2001

Assistant Engineer in Beijing Institute of Aeronautical Material from 1995 to 1999

Patent Agent in an IP law firm from 1999 to 2001

Practice Area:
Mr. Kou's practice focuses mainly on drafting patent application documents, patent reexamination, patent invalidation, patent validity litigation, patent infringement litigation, legal opinion on patent infringement.

He is also experienced in trademark prosecution, trademark search and watch, administrative protection of trademark right, trademark infringement litigation, legal opinion on trademark infringement and licensing of trademark.

Publication and Presentation:
Author: The Change of Conception: From Public Rights to Private Rights, China Trademark, Feb. 2002.

Professional Affiliation:
Member of All China Patent Agents Association
Member of Chinese Group of AIPPI