Xiaowu (Emil) Zhang is Huawei’s head of Strategic Planning and Key Projects Department, responsible for planning the company’s IP strategies and leading critical IP related projects. Before this role, Emil was leading one IP Department of Huawei responsible for end-to-end IP matters relating to Huawei’s important portfolios such as Wi-Fi, multimedia, semiconductor, etc., as well as provides legal supports to Huawei’s R&D teams. With his 20 years with Huawei, Emil leads Huawei’s various IP practices, including complicated overseas IP disputes resolution, standard essential patent licensing, technology licensing, business cooperation, as well as portfolio planning.