lwang@mkiplaw.com
Li K. Wang is a registered patent attorney with experience in patent prosecution of information technology, electrical and mechanical arts. Prior to founding Wang Law Firm, Inc., Li worked at Carlton Fields (2004-2007), Arnall Golden Gregory (2002-2004), Bockhop & Reich (2002), Kilpatrick Stockton (2000-2001), and Womble Carlyle Sandridge and Rice (1999-2000). Li also worked as engineer for AT&T/Lucent Bell Laboratories (1986-1999).
Prior to practicing law, Li worked as engineer for prestigious AT&T/Lucent Bell Laboratories for 13 years. Li has worked on hardware design for mini computers, design of real time operating system for telephone switches, design of multimedia conference system for workstations, design of security for computer network, managed implementation of a PC-based product ordering system, and management of intellectual property portfolios.
Monte-Jade Science and Technology Association - Chair (2007). Shu-Te University (Taiwan) - member of Board of Trustees (2006-2009). Brazilian American Chamber of Commerce - Board member (2004-2007). Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce - Director (2003-2007). Atlanta Asian Film Festival Inc. - Board member (2005-2007). Georgia Asian Pacific American Bar Association (GAPABA) - board member (2001-2003). Pro Bono attorney in the AVLF's Domestic Violence program (2003-2004). GAPABA's liaison to the Catholic Social Services (2001-2002). Pro Bono attorney with Catholic Social Services (2001-2002). Volunteer for Grand Parent Adoption Program (2000-2001). Volunteer instructor for People's Law School (2001-2003).
Li obtained his J. D. Degree from Chicago-Kent Law School (IIT-1998), Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from University of California at Santa Barbara (1986), and Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Universidade de Sao Paulo (Brazil-1981). Li is licensed in Georgia (2000) and Illinois (1998) and also before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1998).
Li has drafted and prosecuted patent applications in the area of telecommunications, network security, RFID, electronic power management, software systems, chemical processing, automotive parts, medical devices, hardwood flooring systems, and business methods. Besides drafting patent applications, Li also provides client counseling on intellectual property matters, such analyzing patents, providing opinion letters, and design around ideas. In addition to patents, Li also helps clients to register their trademarks and police the marks against unauthorized usage.