Yifeng Tao
Technology Fortune Center Suite B 1601A 8 Xueqing Rd, Haidian District Beijing 100192, People's Republic of CHINA
Tel: +86-10-8273 0790, 8273 0850, 8273 2687
8273 2678, 8273 6685
Fax: +86-10-8273 0820, 8273 2710
Professional Experience
Mr. Tao worked as a Chinese Patent Examiner for fifteen years, in the Fourth Examination (Chemistry) Department. Before joining AFD in 2002, he worked as a patent attorney for Beijing Shenxiang Patent Agent Ltd. Mr. Tao has extensive experience in patent prosecution, reexamination and invalidation, enforcement, licensing and counseling services.
Mr. Tao also has twenty-five years of industry experiences, having performed research for the State Institute of Nonferrous Metal and the State Science Committee, respectively, after graduating from the Department of Chemistry, Nanjing University, in 1955. Mr. Tao has completed training programs at both the European Patent Office and the German Patent Office.
Mr. Tao's technical practice areas include pharmaceutical and Chinese medicinal sciences, organic and inorganic chemistry, metallurgy, materials science, agricultural chemicals and processes, biotechnology, chemical and petrochemical products and processes, and textiles.
Work Experience
AFD China Intellectual Property Law Office, Patent attorney (2002-)
Beijing Shenxiang Patent Agent Ltd., Patent Attorney (1995-2001)
The Fourth Examination Dept, China Patent Office, Senior Examiner, Director (1980-1995)
State Institute of Nonferrous Metal and the State Science Committee respectively (1955-1980)
Education
Graduated from the Chemistry Department of Nanjing University (1955)
Examiner Training Program, German Patent Office (1985, 1987)
Examiner Training Program, European Patent Office (1981-1982)
Languages
Chinese and English
Membership
All China Patent Agents Association
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