Tsungying Hsieh is a LL.M. candidate at Duke University School of Law with experience in patent prosecution. She holds a Master of Technology Law from National Chiao-Tung University in Taiwan and a Bachelor's in Biological Science and Technology. Her experience includes internships at Duke University's Office of Licensing and Venture, Olive Law Group, and Chien-Yeh Law Office where she assisted with patent prosecution, prior art searches, and IP transactions.

1. 5128 Kemmont Dr. Tsungying Hsieh (919)995-3212
Durham, NC 27713 tsung.ying.hsieh@lawnet.duke.edu
EDUCATION
Duke University School of Law, Durham, NC
Master of Laws (LL.M.), May 2014
Honors: Pro Bono All Star of Duke Law, May 2014 (completed 50 hours of pro bono work)
National Chiao-Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan
Master of Technology Law, January 2013, GPA: 4.0
Thesis: Patentability of Human Genes: The Myriad Case and Beyond
Honors: National Chiao-Tung University School Law Journal, Staff Editor
National Technology Law Conference, Organizing Committee Member
National Chiao-Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan
Bachelor of Biological Science and Technology Major, Minor in Management Science, June 2009, GPA: 3.7
Honors: National Chiao-Tung University Presidential Award (Top 5%)
Song-Zhen-Dunpin Scholarship Award (Overall Avg. 91.28%)
National Taiwan Business Bank Award (Overall Avg. 91.56%)
Activities: Outstanding Participant in 2007 WTO training camp
EXPERIENCE
Duke University - Office of Licensing and Venture, Durham, North Carolina, U.S.
 Intern, Sept, 2014 – Current
 Patent prosecution - include prior art search, infringement analysis, and drafted complete provisional patent
applications (mainly bio-related and chemical related patents).
Olive Law Group, PLLC, Cary, North Carolina, U.S.
 Intern, Sept, 2014 - Current
 Patent prosecution – include prior art search, assisted with utility patent filing, IDS making, drafted response
to office actions, and drafted patent claims ( mechanical related patents).
Touro Law Center, Disaster Relief Clinic, Long Island, New York, U.S.
Volunteer, March 2014
 Performed 50 hours of pro bono service at the Disaster Relief Clinic. Assisted hurricane victims with filing
insurance matters of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Chien-Yeh Law Office, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
 Paralegal Intern, April – July 2013
 IP-related prosecution and transactional work, including prior art search, licensing, patent claim drafting and
trademark filing.
 Reviewed and edited contacts and commercial agreements for corporate clients.
National Science Council, Hsinchu, Taiwan
 Researcher, July 2008 – August 2009
 Served as a researcher on a project “Identification of the critical residues for the interaction of Klebsiella
pneumonia PmrD and PmrA.” Gained problem solving skills, organized skills, data analysis skills,
experiences with different biotechnology tools such as PCR, Western blotting, and electrophoresis.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Languages: Mandarin (native), English (fluent), Cantonese (conversational), Japanese (proficient)