Xiaowu “Emil” Zhang is Huawei’s Head of 2012 Lab & New Technology IP Department that supports the company’s central R&D function. His department is 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 19 years with Huawei, Emil leads Huawei’s various IP practices, including IP strategic planning, complicated overseas IP disputes resolution, standard essential patent licensing, technology licensing, business cooperation, as well as portfolio planning.