Shao Hsuan (Shawn) Kao
About Shao Hsuan (Shawn) Kao
Shao Hsuan (Shawn) Kao is a Senior Patent Engineer at TuSimple, with a strong background in electrical engineering, law, and patent strategy. He has played a significant role in the company's intellectual property initiatives and funding processes across multiple regions.
Work at TuSimple
Shao Hsuan Kao currently serves as a Senior Patent Engineer at TuSimple, a role he has held since 2022 in Beijing, China. Previously, he worked as a Patent Engineer at TuSimple from 2019 to 2022 in San Diego, California. In his current position, he coordinates between the San Diego and Beijing offices to streamline the Chinese patent proposal approval process. He also engages directly with the Global Head of Intellectual Property to develop and implement intellectual property strategies.
Education and Expertise
Shao Hsuan Kao holds a Master of Science in Law with Honors from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, which he completed from 2018 to 2019. He also earned a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, specializing in Photonics and Optoelectronics, from National Taiwan University from 2011 to 2013. His undergraduate studies were completed at National Taiwan University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, focusing on Engineering Science and Ocean Engineering, from 2007 to 2011.
Intellectual Property Contributions
In his role at TuSimple, Shao Hsuan Kao has contributed significantly to the company's funding process and IPO preparation through competitive intelligence and IP valuation analysis. He has played a key role in preparing TuSimple's intellectual property strategies for multinational filings, which include jurisdictions such as the US, China, Europe, Australia, and Japan. His work involves conducting internal invention disclosure reviews by collaborating with technical and project management departments to harness company innovations.
Professional Experience
Shao Hsuan Kao has accumulated extensive experience in the field of intellectual property. His tenure at TuSimple has involved direct engagement with various departments to optimize patent processes. His expertise in competitive intelligence and IP valuation has been instrumental in the company's strategic planning and execution related to intellectual property.