Dr. Jacqueline Lui

Founder and Director

Dr. Jacqueline Lui (Jackie) founded Eagle IP in 2005 after several years overseeing patent departments at two large multinational firms. Jackie is a US Patent Agent and has practiced in the patent field for over 20 years.

Before starting her patent practice, Jackie gained extensive experience as a scientist, researcher, and lecturer in a wide variety of life science areas, including molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, agricultural biology, oncology, genetics, biosensors and bioelectronics, material science and biochemical engineering.

Jackie is well-recognized as a patent law expert and specializes in cross-jurisdiction patent prosecution and strategy. She has assisted startups, Fortune 500 companies and HK/Nasdaq-listed companies on IP strategies, portfolio management, technology transfer, due diligence, and enforcement for over 20 years.

Over the years Jackie has advised various governments on IP policies and direction. In the 1990’s, Jackie advised the Singapore government on technology and market intelligence within Singapore’s IP framework. After returning to Hong Kong in 2000, Jackie proposed and advocated for an original grant patent system in Hong Kong. Her hard work was instrumental in the new law’s successful implementation in 2019.

She also founded the Hong Kong Institute of Patent Practitioners, and is an IP advisor to numerous professional organizations, such as the Hong Kong Medical & and Healthcare Device Industries Association (HKMHDIA) and HK Bio-Med Innotech Association (HKBMIA).

Jackie is a thought leader in patent law. She regularly lectures and gives patent workshops throughout Hong Kong, such as at Hong Kong Science Park, BIO Hong Kong, and area universities (e.g., PolyU, CityU). Additionally, she has published articles in world renowned journals such as Nature Biotechnology.

From 2015 to 2022, Jackie was recognized as one of the World’s Leading Patent Firms & Individuals by Intellectual Asset Management (IAM). She was also recognized as one of the Top 250 Women in IP by IP Stars 2018/2019, Managing IP, and Patent Star by IP Stars 2022

Jackie is fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin Chinese.

Appointments & Membership

  • President of The Hong Kong Institute of Patent Practitioners (HIPP)
  • Member of the Working Group under the Advisory Committee on Review of the Patent System in Hong Kong, Commerce and Economic Development, the Government of Hong Kong SAR
  • Member of the Hong Kong Biotechnology Organization
  • Senior Advisor (IP Protection) to HK Bio-Med Innotech Association (HKBMIA) (2018)
  • Honorary Advisor to Hong Kong Medial and Healthcare Device Industries Association (HKMHDIA) (2023 – 2024)
  • IP Advisor to Hong Kong Electronics & Technologies Association (HKETA) (2018 – 2023)
  • Visiting Lecturer for the JD/LLM program, City University (2019, 2020, 2022)
  • Visiting Lecturer for the Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (2013 – 2016)
  • Former Member of the Asian Practice Committee of the Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) (2014 – 2018)
  • Former Member of the Steering Committee on Innovation and Technology of the Government of Hong Kong SAR
  • Former Member of the Health and Medical Development Advisory Committee of the Government of HKSAR (2005 – 2011)
  • Former Member of the Board of Directors of the Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Company Limited (ASTRI) of the Commerce, Industry and Technology Bureau of the Government of HKSAR (2004 – 2010)
  • Former Member of the Board of Directors of the R&D Center on Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials (2006 – 2010)

Other Members

Ms. Katie Ho
Technology Specialist
Katie Ho is a Technology Specialist at Eagle IP, a Boutique Patent Firm with offices in Hong Kong and Shenzhen.
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Dr. Ho Chung Lui
Consultant
Dr. H.C. Lui is a seasoned patent practitioner with a deep and sophisticated technical background, having technology transfer efforts in both information technology and electronic devices through his 35+ years’ technical career.
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Dr. Caleb Liu
Technology Specialist
Dr. Caleb Liu is a Technology Specialist who assists in patent drafting and prosecution in various areas, including electronics, computer systems, telecommunications, and electro-mechanical devices and systems.
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Mr. Eddie Ho
Chinese Patent Attorney (Qualified)
Eddie is a qualified Chinese Patent Attorney and has extensive experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications in a wide range of technology areas, including biology, biotechnology, medical devices, material science, and software.
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Ms. Audrey Cheung
Chinese Patent Attorney (Qualified)
Audrey is a qualified Chinese Patent Attorney and assists in patent drafting and prosecution in areas such as chemistry, material science, medical devices, biochemistry, and biology.
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Ms. Yolanda Wang
Principal
Yolanda is a Chinese Patent Attorney and a Chinese Patent Litigator who can represent clients before the courts in China. She has over 16 years of IP experience, including 14 years at Eagle IP. Yolanda oversees the China patent prosecution team at Eagle IP and focuses on advising foreign and local clients on patent rights, portfolio management, patent prosecution, and filing strategy worldwide. Her practice includes patent invalidation oral hearings before the Patent Review Board (PRB) at CNIPA (China National Intellectual Property Administration, formerly SIPO).
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Ms. Polly Wong
Chinese Patent Attorney
Polly is a Chinese Patent Attorney and assists in patent prosecution in a wide variety of areas, including biology, medicine, diagnostics, and medical devices.
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Ms. Jennifer Che
President and Managing Director
Jennifer is a US Patent Attorney with a deep, multi-faceted understanding of the biopharmaceutical industry. She has a strong track record of driving creative and unique global IP strategies for various types of products, research collaborations and business development deals. Having worked as a scientist, patent attorney, and executive over her 20-year career, Jennifer has a deep appreciation and understanding for how to devise IP strategies that take into account both the technical as well as the long-range business needs of an organization.
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Mr. Bill Yip
Chinese Patent Attorney
Bill is a Chinese Patent Attorney and handles the prosecution of patent applications in a wide ranges of technology areas including biology, chemistry and medical devices.
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Ms. Hebe Chau
Chinese Patent Attorney (Qualified)
Hebe is a qualified Chinese Patent Attorney with over 15 years’ experience. She drafts and prosecutes patents in the areas of biomedical engineering, chemical processing technology, medical devices, mechanical and electrical engineering, machinery, software, smartphones, and communication technology.
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Ms. Pauli Wong
Principal
Pauli is a Chinese Patent Attorney and has been at Eagle IP for over 9 years. Pauli oversees the patent drafting team at Eagle IP, and also manages global patent prosecution for her clients. She drafts and prosecutes patent applications in a wide range of technology areas including biology, biotechnology, medical devices, chemistry, engineering, and material science for local and international clients in Hong Kong and the US.
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