Yu Zhu

PRC lawyer, California attorney and PRC patent agent with a multidisciplinary background in manufacturing operations, international trade, intellectual property and commercial disputes.

Supports

Chinese enterprises on cross-border contracts, IP matters and dispute response, with particular strength in turning business facts and evidence into workable instructions for overseas counsel.

Attorney at Yingke Law Firm (Shanghai) (2025-01 – Present)

Seconded to the legal department of a new energy enterprise; supports contract review, commercial negotiations, dispute and non-contentious matters, and compliance-risk assessment. Participates in litigation and arbitration relating to new energy projects, analyzing disputed issues, contractual interpretation, evidence and liability, and supporting hearings, negotiations and enforcement-related strategy.

Patent Attorney at Shanghai Tongjia Law Firm (2022-01 – 2024-12)

Handled patent prosecution work and supported trademark registration, enforcement, trademark litigation and unfair-competition matters.

Business Manager at Changshu Textiles Import & Export Co., Ltd. (2013-01 – 2021-12)

Managed overseas customer development, commercial negotiations, contract performance, sourcing, logistics and supply-chain coordination.

Senior Engineer at Shanghai Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd. (2003-01 – 2012-12)

Consulting & Process Management

• Supported procurement quotation, tendering and procurement-system process improvements
• Developed practical familiarity with manufacturing controls and workflow

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Software – Nanjing University

Master's Degree in Information Security – Imperial College London