Area of Expertise

• Cellular Communications, 4G, 5G, IP, Patent Licensing

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Degree

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, University of Kerala
• M.S. in Computer Science, The University of Texas at Dallas

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Experience

More than three decades at Qualcomm, marked by key contributions across various divisions:

• Key Leader, Modem Chipset Division – launch of world’s first 4G service
• IP Department – 5G intellectual property & patent portfolio development
• Technology Leader, Technology Licensing Group – major 5G license negotiations
• Member, Global Ecosystem Development Team, Government Affairs Group – IP & technology advocacy (US, India, SEA, MEA regions)

Board Chair, San Diego Hunger Coalition – a non-profit organization working on alleviating hunger in San Diego county

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Qualifications

• Leadership in global IP advocacy and licensing negotiations

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Area of Expertise

• Software, Wireless Communication, Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Intellectual Property, Patent Law

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Degree

• B.E. in Enineering (Computer Science)
• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
• Master of Laws (LL.M.)
• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Patents Law, NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad

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Experience

• Mentor for technology startups – Qualcomm Design in India, Qualcomm Women Entrepreneurs in Technology

• IP education advocate – sessions for startups, Technology Transfer Office and engineers colleges

• Leads initiatives across major industry associations like ASSOCHAM, GLIPA, LES India, and FICCI

• Former roles at Tata Elxi Ltd, LG Electronics, and consultanet for Tektronix USA, Sagem Inc, France, REI USA, and S-Telecom, Vietnam

• Led development of MMS Core stack, mobile handset software, Brew MP Mobile platform components

• Global software lead for MPQ Chipset for Set Top Boxes and TVs

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Qualifications

• Registered Indian Patent Agent
• Senior Member at Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
• Recognized in IAM Stategy 300 – World’s Leading IP Strategists (2023)

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• As a technology master and an engineer trained at a famous university of Vietnam, KIEN had a predestined relationship with the field of Intellectual Property when becoming a patent examiner of the National office of Intellectual Property of Vietnam.

• With passions and outstanding efforts during the nearly 15 years of examination journey, KIEN has been trained and accumulated a extensive experience in the field of Intellectual Property, with a vast of experiences and deep knowledge of patent in many complicated technical fields.

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Education

•  Engineer of Automation

• Master of Telecommunication Engineering

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IP Specilisms

• Be trained and mentored in a variety of courses on Intellectual Property by big Intellectual Property Offices, especially the RPET training program with a comprehensive and intensive skills for patent examiners according to the international competency framework (02 years) by Australian Intellectual Property Office

• Actively participating and intensively trained in major projects of Train the Trainer, cooperated between Europe-Asean, Australia-Asean.

• Member and key trainer in many projects of building programs and directly train for patent examiners, new officers of National office of Intellectual Property of Vietnam, also for members of Research Institutes, Universities, Intellectual Property Representative Organizations, and innovative entities.

• Outstanding experience in drafting patent specifications through the pratical progress of drafting many complicated inventions which are claimed for protection domestic and abroad, joining, training, and mentoring for groups of inventors in many different organizations

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• As a licensed attorney at law of the Hanoi Bar Association, Hieu has years of experiences of working for top-tier intellectual property law firm. During his journey, he has brought successful to his clients in both Vietnam and foreigners.
• To bring more value to his clients, Hieu has trained and become a Lawyer of Hanoi Bar Association. As a Lawyer, Hieu has presented his clients in solving complex cases and brought the clients’ satisfactory.

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Education

• Bachelor of Economic
• Bachelor of Law
• Lawyer Training Course

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IP Specilisms

• Experienced in providing legal advice regarding the registration of IP objects, directly handling the registration procedures and prearing dossiers for the clients before the Government Authorities IP Offices.
• Experienced in enforcement activities and settling disputes for the clients not only in Vietnam but also for foreigners and directly settle the cases before the State Bodies.
• Participated in international IP workshops and training courses, which are certified by the internatinal IP organizations, universities and academies.

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• As an engineer in the field of construction engineering trained at a prestigious university in Vietnam, Le has worked for large corporations in the construction field, as well as participated in the Management Board of large projects.

• In addition, Le has accumulated a lot of experience and knowledge in the field of intellectual property through her time working many years at the National Office of Intellectual Property of Vietnam

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Education

• Engineer of Construction

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IP Specilisms

• Be trained and mentored in a variety of courses on Intellectual Property by big international Intellectual Property Offices and the National Office of Intellectual Property.
• Member and trainer in many projects of building programs and directly train for members of Research Institutes, Universities, and innovative entities, hosted by the National Office of Intellectual Property and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and has extensive experience in consulting, guiding on issues related to industrial property, and supporting competent authorities in enforcing intellectual property rights.
• Actively participating, developing and implementing innovation-related activities and seeking for new technical solutions capable for effectively applying in the entity.

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