Dr. Albert Chan is at the helm of Kinect Law, a leading intellectual property (IP) firm based in Queens, New York City, that partners with IP attorneys from around the globe. With a robust international network, Kinect Law offers a full suite of legal services aimed at helping clients protect and enforce their intellectual property rights in the U.S., China, and beyond.
Kinect Law efficiently manages patent applications in the U.S. and other jurisdictions through filings with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) from their New York office. They also provide technology protection, IP acquisition, and management services through their IP development company in Hong Kong, serving a varied clientele worldwide. Their practice areas encompass trademark issues, technology transfers, trade secrets, and copyright disputes.
The firm boasts a talented team of patent attorneys, litigation lawyers, and patent agents/engineers, all committed to delivering tailored, high-quality legal services. Kinect Law has achieved recognition in a range of fields, including life sciences, biotechnology, chemistry, pharmacology, electrical engineering, and software engineering.
As a partner at Kinect Law, Dr. Albert Chan brings extensive knowledge in all facets of intellectual property law, especially in patent law related to the biotechnology sector. His vast expertise encompasses patent applications and litigation, along with IP licensing, technology transfers, and market valuations. Dr. Chan earned his Juris Doctor from Columbia Law School in New York City and holds a Ph.D. in Virology from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He completed his postdoctoral training at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory as an American Cancer Society Fellow. Dr. Chan has been a registered practitioner with the USPTO since 1993 and is authorized to practice law in New Jersey, New York, Texas, Massachusetts, and before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Another key partner, Attorney Rong Hsieh, focuses on patent and trademark applications, patent disputes, technology transfers, and business transactions relating to intellectual property and cross-border investments. He has provided guidance to clients across diverse industries, including automotive electronics, construction materials, chemical manufacturing, fashion, and software. Hsieh leads the firm’s international trade initiatives and serves both domestic and international clients. Additionally, he is involved in teaching IP-related subjects at the City University of New York School of Law, where he authors textbooks and gives lectures. Hsieh holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of International Business and Economics in Shanghai, a Master of Laws from Washington University in St. Louis, and a Master’s in Computer Science from Pace University in New York City. He is a registered patent attorney with the USPTO and licensed to practice law in New York, with eligibility to appear in U.S. Federal Courts of Appeals.
Dr. Yi-Lai Chen is another foundational figure at the firm, specializing as an IP engineer with extensive research experience in biomedical engineering. His work focuses on implant technology development, drug research, medical adhesive advancements, and metastatic cancer cell identification. He graduated from the University of Hong Kong with a Bachelor’s in Medical Engineering and went on to earn both a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s in Orthopedic and Trauma Science from the same institution. Dr. Chen also holds a Master’s in Law from Renmin University of China and has successfully passed the Chinese Patent Agent Qualification Examination.
Lastly, partner Robert D. Katz has nearly four decades of experience in handling IP law cases across a wide spectrum of areas. As the lead attorney for various patent, trademark, copyright, unfair competition, and trade secret litigation cases, Katz handles commercial transactions both domestically and internationally. His practice involves jury trials, arbitration, and mediation. He possesses substantial experience in securing and lifting temporary restraining orders and advocates in numerous state and federal appellate cases. Katz also manages patent interferences, reissues, multi-party reviews, and trademark opposition and cancellation procedures at the USPTO.
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