Xiaotun Qiu

Xiaotun Qiu is an accomplished patent attorney and Electrical Engineering PhD with extensive intellectual property experience.

Currently working as an Associate Patent Counsel at Qualcomm, Xiaotun excels in managing patent portfolios across diverse technical fields and handling patent prosecution in various countries such as the U.S., China, Japan, European Union, South Korea, and India.

Within Qualcomm, Xiaotun collaborates closely with inventors to extract and assess invention disclosures, as well as provides support for patent litigation.

Before transitioning to the realm of intellectual property, Xiaotun was a respected researcher specializing in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and semiconductor packaging, having authored several books and numerous papers in reputable journals and conferences.

Xiaotun's expertise lies in patent portfolio development, patent prosecution both domestically and internationally, invention disclosure evaluation, litigation assistance, and formulating long-term corporate strategies.

With a robust technical background encompassing semiconductor materials, fabrication, nanotechnology, telecommunication systems, and mechanical systems, Xiaotun is uniquely positioned to offer comprehensive insights and guidance in the IP landscape.

Education-wise, Xiaotun holds degrees in Electrical Engineering from Arizona State University, Mechanical Engineering from the University of Southern California, and Tsinghua University, and a Doctor of Law (JD) from the University of San Diego Law School.

Previously, Xiaotun held positions such as Senior Engineer and intern at Qualcomm, as well as Teaching and Research Assistant roles at Louisiana State University.