TCS PIONEER Series Session 1: Patents that Matter — Identifying and Avoiding Common Pitfalls
About the Session
What makes a patent actually matter?
In Session 1 of the PIONEER Series, we’ll build the foundations for understanding patents — what makes them strong, where they commonly go wrong, and how to read one with confidence.
💡 You’ll learn to:
📚 Understand fundamental IP and patent concepts
🛡️ Recognize the qualities of a “good” patent
⚠️ Identify common mistakes through case studies
🔍 Read and understand the key parts of a patent
✍️ Apply your knowledge through in-class exercises
Our Speakers
Eagle IP is a leading Greater China patent firm specializing in strategic IP planning, patent procurement, and global portfolio management.
Jennifer Che
President and Managing Director
Pauli Wong
Principal
About the PIONEER Series
The PIONEER Series is a practical, hands-on journey into patents — from understanding what makes a strong patent to drafting, assessing patentability, and developing global filing strategies.
🌟 4 Sessions, 1 Goal — Turn Patent Knowledge into Practice
Patents that Matter — Identifying and Avoiding Common Pitfalls
Strong Patents that Last — Drafting Specifications and Claims that Withstand Scrutiny
Patents that Stand Out — Prior Art Search, Patentability Assessment, and Freedom-to-Operate
Patents that Reach the Market — Strategic Filing and Global Protection