Di Zhang

Senior Legal Director at Gotion

Di Zhang has a diverse background in the legal field, with a focus on intellectual property. Di is currently working as a Senior Legal Director at Gotion Inc. since 2023. Prior to that, they were employed at Ant Group as a Legal Director from 2017 until 2023, where they were responsible for Ant's IP strategy and managing patent applications. Before joining Ant Group, Di was a Legal Director at Xiaomi Technology Co., where they handled overseas litigation. Di started their career as an Associate at Perkins Coie LLP, where they handled patent cases for U.S. ITC and district courts, and later worked as an Associate at Jones Day, representing clients in patent cases.

Di Zhang attended multiple educational institutions throughout their academic career. Di began their undergraduate studies at Renda Fuzhong in 1995 and completed their secondary education there in 1998. In 1998, they enrolled at Beida Fuzhong and pursued further studies for the next three years. After completing their secondary education, Di Zhang attended Tsinghua University in 2001, although the degree name and field of study for this period are unspecified.

Di Zhang continued their education at The University of Hong Kong from 2002 to 2005, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Electronic & Communications. Their academic journey culminated at Georgetown University Law Center, where they pursued a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree in Law from 2005 to 2008.

In addition to their formal education, Di Zhang has obtained several certifications. Notably, they are a registered patent attorney with the USPTO. However, specific details about the completion dates and months for their certifications, such as the California Bar, District of Columbia Bar, New York Bar, have not been provided.

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  • Senior Legal Director

    April, 2023 - present