Introduction to IP and IPO

Introduction to IP and IPO

Speakers:
Jin Zhu, PhD, Patent Attorney
May Huang, CPA, CISA

Jin Zhu, PhD, Patent Attorney
Jin started his industry career as a research scientist, first at Aventis Pharmaceuticals, and then at Johnson & Johnson and PTC Therapeutics. He worked on various therapeutic programs and was an inventor of a number of US patents. As an attorney, Jin uses his strong scientific background to assist clients with a variety of patent and other intellectual property needs. With a Ph.D. in organic chemistry as well as prior experience as a research scientist for pharmaceutical companies, he possesses a comprehensive knowledge of the science behind his clients’ innovations. Jin has led numerous IP due diligence investigations for various organizations, including biotechnology and biopharmaceutical companies, in multimillion-dollar mergers and acquisition transactions.

May Huang, CPA, CISA, Senior Manager in Finance at Pharmaceutical company. She has more than 20 years’ experience in diverse accounting, tax, IT audit, RPA, consulting, risk and controls, mergers and acquisition, and IPO services experience with "Big Four" public accounting and regional CPA firms serving U.S. and international clients. She has worked as facilitator at Institute of Management Accountants in education and training.