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Provided by James Hou
James Hou focuses on all core aspects of intellectual property law, including: patent prosecution and portfolio management, trademark registration and enforcement, IP litigation and dispute resolution, IP licensing and transactional matters, Freedom to Operate (FTO) analyses, technology transfers and commercialization strategies, and cross-border IP strategy and risk assessment.
James is the founding partner of ChingCheng Attorneys at Law, a full-service law firm based in Taipei, as well as the founder of China Intellectual Property Information and Consulting Co., which operates offices in Taipei, Nanjing, and Shanghai. He previously worked as an attorney with Giant IP Group and Baker & McKenzie (Taipei office), and served as Head of Legal for leading companies in the LED and semiconductor sectors. His legal practice is supported by extensive academic and consulting experience. James notably served as a lecturer at the Graduate Institute of Intellectual Property at the National Taipei University of Technology and acted as a visiting scholar at both the University of California, Berkeley and Columbia Law School.
James is the author of The Commercialization of Pharmaceutical Patents in China, published by Edward Elgar Publishing in March 2021. This work provides a detailed analysis of the Chinese pharmaceutical sector from a patent law and commercialization perspective.
James believes that intellectual property is an inherently interdisciplinary field—situated at the intersection of law, technology, and business. He views effective IP protection as a strategic asset, not merely a legal formality. Through the companies he founded, his mission is to bridge China, Taiwan, and the world, technology and capital, by delivering integrated IP solutions that support global innovation and commercial success.
Pharmaceuticals and life sciences; Semiconductors and LED technologies; Software and electronics; Consumer products and industrial designs; University tech transfers and R&D
James is admitted to practice law in Taiwan, in China, and in the State of New York, United States of America.
James speaks Mandarin Chinese and English.
Peking University
Ph.D. in Law
University of Pennsylvania
LL.M.
National Chengchi University
MBA in Intellectual Property
National Taiwan University
Master of Laws
Provided by Chambers
James Hou of Chingcheng Law Firm is noted for his expertise in patent licensing and trade mark matters. He is particularly sought after by companies in the technology and pharmaceutical sectors.