Liujing Xing

Lecturer


PhD, Stanford University
JD, Boston University School of Law


Biography

Liujing Xing, Ph.D., is a patent attorney whose practice focuses on U.S. and international patent prosecution, portfolio development, and strategic counseling for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.

Her work spans a range of life sciences technologies, including biologics, small molecules, gene editing, and molecular diagnostics. She has extensive experience managing global patent portfolios and advising on patentability, freedom-to-operate, due diligence, and patent landscape analyses.

Drawing on her practice, Liujing teaches patent prosecution as a form of advocacy before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, with an emphasis on strategic decision-making and the role of patents in broader business, licensing, and litigation contexts.

Liujing received her Ph.D. in developmental biology from Stanford University, where her research focused on cell signaling pathways and the molecular regulation of neural stem cells.

Activities & Engagements

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Courses

LAW JD 939

Patent Prosecution

3 credits

This class is recommended for all students interested in intellectual property and patent law, including students considering practicing in the areas of patent prosecution, litigation, licensing, and technology transactions. A technical background is not required to take this course. This course provides an introduction to the U.S. patent process including the entire life cycle of a patent, as well as a working understanding of the core issues and strategies involved in patent application preparation and prosecution. Basic principles around building and managing a patent portfolio and issues related to patent infringement, licensing, and technology transactions will also be addressed.


SPRG 2027: LAW JD 939 A1, Jan 11th to Apr 21st 2027
Days Start End Credits Instructors Bldg Room
Mon,Wed 2:15 pm 3:45 pm 3 Liujing Xing