Speakers

Janet Xiao
Janet Xiao
Janet Xiao, Ph.D., J.D., is co-chair of the global Life Sciences Group of Morrison & Foerster LLP and specializes in world-wide patent procurement, patent portfolio management, and strategic planning for life sciences companies. Recognized for her deep understanding of the pharmaceutical and biotech industries and knowledge of IP relating to the life sciences arena (Chambers Global), she is highly sought after for complex patent strategic and IP due diligence work. She is instrumental on the strategy development for multibillion-dollar patent portfolios for pharmaceutical clients, and works extensively with U.S. and foreign life sciences clients in conducting IP due diligence in various business settings. Dr. Xiao is among the very few IP attorneys who are both equipped with solid skills in global strategic IP management and knowledgeable about IP issues unique to China and Chinese clients, and is frequently called upon to advise clients on IP issues and conduct IP due diligence in U.S./China cross-border transactions and operations in China. Dr. Xiao holds a J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, a Ph.D. in molecular genetics from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Master’s degree in protein chemistry from the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
  
  

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