Mingyan Sun
About Mingyan Sun
Mingyan Sun serves as the IP Director at Midea Group, a Fortune Global 500 company, where he has worked since 2017. He holds a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from Peking University and has previous experience at Baker & McKenzie and Lenovo.
Work at Midea Group
Mingyan Sun has served as the IP Director at Midea Group since 2017. Midea Group is recognized as a Fortune Global 500 company, indicating its significant presence in the global market. In this role, Sun is responsible for overseeing intellectual property strategies and initiatives within the organization. His tenure at Midea Group spans seven years, during which he has contributed to the company's IP management and protection efforts in Guangdong.
Education and Expertise
Mingyan Sun holds a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Peking University, where he studied from 2000 to 2003. He also earned a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the same institution, completing his undergraduate studies from 1996 to 2000. Additionally, he pursued legal studies at China University of Political Science and Law, obtaining a Master of Laws (LLM) from 2008 to 2011. This combination of engineering and legal education provides him with a unique perspective in the field of intellectual property.
Professional Background
Before joining Midea Group, Mingyan Sun gained valuable experience in the legal field. He worked as an Associate at Baker & McKenzie from 2005 to 2008, where he focused on various legal matters. Following this role, he served as Senior IP Counsel at Lenovo from 2009 to 2012. His professional background includes extensive work in intellectual property law, equipping him with the skills necessary for his current position.