Intellectual Property

When Google hired Kai-fu Lee from Microsoft to set up the internet company's new R&D centre in Beijing in July, it set off a legal battle that highlights how much is at stake in the rush to cash in on the country's booming economy and vast scientific labour force.

Nuala Moran takes a behind-the-scenes look at the strategies involved in Europe's biggest patent victory in years.

A leading IP lawyer in Palo Alto, California

A partner at Dewey Ballantine in the East Palo Alto office, Noemi "Nicky" Espinosa has more than 20 years of experience in intellectual property law for biotechnology and high technology clients.

Wendy A. Choi, is a partner with intellectual property law firm Woodcock Washburn, focuses on US and foreign patent prosecution, transactions and licensing.

A partner at the global intellectual property firm Sughrue Mion, Susan Pan focuses on IP rights in Asia.

Teresa Stanek Rea is an attorney in the Alexandria, Virginia, office of Buchanan Ingersoll.