Nan is uniquely qualified in patent prosecution. Prior to practicing law, he interned in Dickinson Wright PLLC’s Intellectual Property Academy for six years under the academy director who has over 50 years of experience in patent preparation. Nan is also fluent in both Chinese and Japanese. He is specialized in patent prosecution including patentability opinions, patent preparation, and response to office actions. He has drafted and prosecuted patent applications in the fields of chemical, mechanical, electro-mechanical, and material arts.
Education & Credentials
Education
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
B.S., Chemical Engineering, 2009- Dean's List
Konan University, Hyogo, Japan
Minor in International Engineering in Japanese Studies, 2010- Illinois for Illinois (I4I) Study Abroad Scholarship, 2009
- International Engineering Study Abroad Fellowship, 2009
- Hyogo University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific (HUMAP) Scholarship, 2009
Wayne State University Law School
J.D., 2016Bar Admission
Spoken Languages
- Mandarin Chinese
- Japanese
Prominent Assignments
Prepare and draft patent applications in the following technologies:
- Automotive Systems And Equipment Including Suspension Systems And Braking Systems
- Internal Combustion Engine Components
- Safety Equipment Products
- Houseware Products
- Gantry Assemblies For The Replacement Of Railway Bridges
- Augmented Reality Technologies
- Rare Earth Permanent Magnet Technologies
- Advanced Battery Technologies
Patentability searches and opinions
Freedom to operate opinions
Trademark opinions and applications
Copyright opinions and applications
Intellectual property portfolio management
Patent litigation support, such as developing invalidity and non-infringement positions
Professional Involvement
- Registered to Practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
- State Bar of Michigan
Experience
- Dickinson Wright Intellectual Property Academy, 2010–2016
- Hercules, Inc. (Solenis), Intern 2008
- EFI Jetrion, Intern 2007
Publications/Presentations
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Presentation on Intellectual Property topics and Panelist for discussion at Write-A-House “Fortify Writers Retreat” event, Detroit, MI 2018
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Presentation on “Strategies in Responding to Office Actions” and “Overcoming §101 Rejection” at Shenzhen Zhongyi Patent and Trademark Office, Unitalen Attorneys at Law, and Beijing Sanyou Intellectual Property Agency Ltd., China 2017
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Panelist for intellectual property discussion at ASPIRE “Accelerating Startup Partnership and Investment Readiness” event, Detroit, MI 2017
- Presentation on “Intellectual Property for Engineers & Entrepreneurs” at Wayne State University, 2014–2015
- Presentation on “The American Invents Act” at Southern China University of Technology, 2012
- Presentation on “Changes to US Patent Law, The American Invents Act” at Shanghai Associates Group, 2012