Recently, the Academic Degree Evaluation Committee of Kashgar University issued the Decision on the Appointment of New Master’s Program Supervisors at Kashgar University for 2025 (Document No. [2025] 7), officially announcing the list of newly appointed graduate mentors. Attorney Zhen Li, Intellectual Property Director and Senior Attorney at Concord & Sage PC, has been appointed as an external industry mentor for the Master of Laws program at Kashgar University in recognition of her outstanding expertise and extensive practical experience in the field of intellectual property law in both China and the United States.

As a cross-border intellectual property expert licensed to practice law in both China and the United States, Attorney Li has long specialized in the full spectrum of intellectual property services — including patents, trademarks, and copyrights — as well as cutting-edge work in cross-border IP protection, litigation, and compliance. She has extensive experience advising Chinese and U.S. companies on global IP strategy, patent and trademark prosecution, rights enforcement, and licensing transactions, and has led teams in handling numerous significant IP cases and international projects.

Attorney Li’s appointment as an external mentor not only reflects high recognition of her professional capabilities and industry influence, but also marks an important step forward for Concord & Sage in promoting collaboration between academia and industry and supporting talent development in the legal field. In her new role, Attorney Li will leverage her wealth of international IP practice experience to participate in the training and guidance of graduate students at Kashgar University, helping them understand the latest developments in the intellectual property field and enhancing their practical skills and global perspective.

Concord & Sage PC is committed to fostering deep integration between legal education and professional practice, actively collaborating with universities and research institutions both in China and abroad. Attorney Li’s appointment will further strengthen the firm’s cooperation with academia in the field of intellectual property and contribute to the cultivation of high-caliber legal professionals with strong international competitiveness.