Chuanwen Zhou, Ph.D.

Technical Specialist

+ 86 21 6194 2088 + 86 21 6194 2088
chuanwen.zhou@finnegan.com chuanwen.zhou@finnegan.com

Mirae Asset Tower
28/F, Unit A-B
No. 166 Lujiazui Ring Road, Pudong
Shanghai, China 200120

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Chuanwen Zhou, Ph.D., focuses on patent drafting, prosecution, and client counseling within the biotechnology and chemical sectors. He brings extensive experience in patent due diligence and freedom-to-operate (FTO) analyses for biopharmaceutical investment projects, including technologies such as antibodies, nucleic acid-based drugs, small molecule compounds, antibody-drug conjugates, peptides, fusion proteins, cell therapies, and vaccines.

Chuanwen provides clients with strategic counseling on intellectual property (IP) matters. His practice encompasses patentability assessments and portfolio management, as well as IP analysis across a broad range of biotechnological and pharmaceutical innovations. He is a Chinese-qualified patent agent and previously practiced patent law at a Chinese law firm.

Insights

Articles

Comparing Patent Infringement Litigation: China vs. United States - Pleading Standards and Discovery in Patent Cases Comparing Patent Infringement Litigation: China vs. United States - Pleading Standards and Discovery in Patent Cases

November 25, 2025

Articles

Understanding Chinese Customs IP Enforcement for Non-Chinese Stakeholders: An Overview of China’s Customs Intellectual Property Protection Practices Understanding Chinese Customs IP Enforcement for Non-Chinese Stakeholders: An Overview of China’s Customs Intellectual Property Protection Practices

October 28, 2025

Admissions and Education

Education

City University of Hong Kong: Ph.D., Chemistry, 2022

Southwest University, China: B.Sc., Material Chemistry, 2018

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)

Chuanwen's Practices

Diligence, Licensing, and Opinions: Due Diligence; Freedom to Operate Opinions; Opinions and Counseling; Patent Mining and Mapping
Prosecution and Portfolio Management: Ex Parte Reexamination (EPR); IP Portfolio Management; Patent Drafting and Prosecution

Chuanwen's Industries

AI, Electronics, and Information Technology: Nanotechnology
Chemicals, Industrials, and Materials: Chemical
Consumer Goods and Services: Food and Beverage
Energy: Clean Energy and Renewables
Life Sciences: Biologics; Biotechnology; Medical Device and Diagnostics; Pharmaceutical