Helen Mao
Helen Mao graduated from Tsinghua University ( Beijing , China ) with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and received a Master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from University of Toronto . Helen holds a J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law, where she was on the Dean’s List and received High Tech Excellence Award.
Her practice focuses on patent preparation and prosecution, patent strategy and portfolio development and IP/patent due diligent. She also provides counseling on trademark, trade secrets and copyright protection, patent invalidity and non-infringement opinions.
Helen is consistently valued by her creative and business-minded approach offering insightful advices from both IP and technological aspects. Prior to joining the firm, Helen has 20 years of work experience as a software engineer and a tech lead in a variety of fields for industry leaders like Cisco, Motorola, Ciena and Nortel. Helen has also worked in global major law firms.
Helen is a member of the California bar and is admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Darien is a member of the California Bar and is admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & HONORS:
United States Patent and Trademark Office
California Bar Assoication
Northern District of California Federal Court
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WE FIGHT FOR YOUR IP RIGHTS
FOUNDATIONAL AI TECHNOLOGY
Successfully drafted, prosecuted, and acquired granted patents covering client’s core artificial intelligence inventions. Technology fundamental to all current AI systems.
OPTICAL INSPECTION PRODUCT MARK
Successfully acquired design marks and word marks covering client’s core product.
AI BASED FACIAL RECOGNITION OF ANIMALS
Served and advised startup company from formation, to patent and trademark aquisition, to licensing, to eventual sale of company including IP assets.
PATENT LITIGATION ASSERTION
Monetized HVAC mechanical patent portfolio. Generated licensing revenue for patent holder and established parent company as industry leader in innovation.
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