Jigang is a seasoned US IP and commercial lawyer wtih over 20 years of experience. His practice covers both transactional and litigation matters in industries including telecommunication, consumer electronics, semiconductor, computer software and hardware, wireless and mobile, Internet, robot, artificial intelligence, and medical device.  His deep technical knowledge and experience allow him to quickly understand clients' technology and bring optimal legal solutions for client's issues.

Jigang has helped both well-established companies as well as startup companies obtain patents and trademarks.  In addition, he has litigated IP and commercial matters in California state courts, U.S. district courts, and participated in International Trade Commission investigations. Jigang also has extensive experience including trial experience in front of the USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board in opposing or defending trademark registrations/applications. Recently, Jigang won an important case in TTAB for his client and set an important precedent in the mobile gaming industry. 

Jigang has also helped clients in navigating the complicated technology export control issues, including conducting technology export control searches and issuing legal opinions, as well as advising clients on data security and privacy matters.

Prior to attending law school, Jigang worked as a software engineer designing and developing distributed and web-based software systems for major insurance companies. He also has experience working on various software system integration projects.

Before joining GEN LAW FIRM, Jigang worked as an IP and litigation attorney at several prestigious international firms such as Ropes & Gray LLP, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates, Cooley LLP and Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman LLP, besides his own law firm. 

Northern California Super Lawyers - Rising Star (2013-2015)

Patent Prosecution

• Currently representing Raysees, Inc. in developing a patent portfolio in VCSEL technologies.

• Currently representing Dilili Labs, Inc. in developing a patent portfolio in AI-based computer vision technologies.

• Currently representing Broadsens Corp. in developing a patent portfolio in structural health monitoring technologies.

• Currently representing various individual inventors or startup companies in fields of consumer products, electronic devices, and software.

Past ITC Experience

• Represented Spansion, Inc. in ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-909, Certain Non-Volatile Memory Devices and Products Containing the Same

• Represented Spansion, Inc. in ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-893, Certain Flash Memory Chips and Products Containing the Same

• Represented Xiamen Kingdomway Group Company in ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-790, Certain Coenzyme Q10 Products and Methods for Making the Same

• Represented BenQ Corp. in ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-666, Certain Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp ("CCFL") Inverter Circuits and Products Containing Same

• Represented Qualcomm, Inc. in ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-543 (Enforcement), Certain Baseband Processor Chips and Chipsets, Transmitter and Receiver (Radio) Chips, Power Control Chips, and Products Containing the Same, Including Cellular Telephone Handsets

Recent Representative Litigation

• Represented Positive Technologies in Positive Technologies v. Hitachi America (EDTX)

• Represented Innolux Corp. in Mondis Technology v. Chimei Innolux and Innolux (EDTX)

• Represented DXG Technology Corp. in a patent litigation case regarding video compression technology

• Represented Hangzhou Mengku Technology Co., Ltd. in trademark opposition proceedings against Shanghai Zhenglang Technology Co., Ltd. (TTAB Opposition No. 91272143) with a win after trial and set a precedential case in the mobile game industry 

• Currently representing Hangzhou Mengku Technology Co., Ltd. in trademark opposition proceedings against Shanghai Zhenglang Technology Co., Ltd. (TTAB Opposition Nos. 91276251, 91276254, 91276267, 91276391, 91276649, 91281389, 91281390, 91291406)

• Currently representing Hangzhou Mengku Technology Co., Ltd. in trademark opposition proceedings brought by Big Fish Game, Inc. (TTAB Opposition Nos. 91272916 and 91286180)

• Currently representing Zigong Lantern Culture Industry Group Co., Ltd. in trademark cancellation proceeding against China Lantern International LLC (TTAB Cancellation No. 92078432)

• Represented Hangzhou Mengku Technology Co., Ltd. in trademark cancellation proceedings brought by Jam City, Inc. (TTAB Cancellation Nos. 92073343, 92073380, and 92073408) with a favorable settlement for client

• Represented Hangzhou Mengku Technology Co., Ltd. in trademark cancellation proceedings brought by Shanghai Zhenglang Technology Co., Ltd. (trademark cancellation proceeding nos. 92074897, 92074899, 92074900, and 92074905) with a favorable settlement for client

• Represented Hangzhou Mengku Technology Co., Ltd. and Mr. Qianan Li in Shanghai Zhenglang Technology Co, Ltd. vs. Hangzhou Mengku Technology Co., Ltd. and Qianan Li, 1:20-cv-5209 (EDNY) with a favorable settlement for client