Jennifer Che is a U.S. Patent Attorney and President & Managing Director of Eagle IP, a boutique patent firm focused on China, Hong Kong, and global intellectual property strategy. Jennifer has spent more than 20 years helping innovative companies protect and maximize the value of their intellectual property. Having worked as a scientist, patent attorney, and IP executive in the Boston innovation ecosystem, she understands the challenges startups face as they grow, raise capital, enter new markets, and navigate increasingly global IP considerations.
Jennifer is particularly recognized for her expertise in U.S. and China patent matters. She has advised companies ranging from early-stage startups to multinational organizations on Greater China IP strategy, patent portfolio development, freedom-to-operate, due diligence, and cross-border IP issues. Prior to joining Eagle IP, she served as the head of IP and Legal Affairs at a Boston-area venture-backed start-up, and previously managed global patent portfolios in industry. Today, she works closely with companies seeking to protect innovation and manage IP risks in China, whether through patent filings, portfolio planning, partnering activities, R&D relationships, or market expansion. Jennifer is also a frequent international speaker on China IP issues and the founder of ChinaPatentStrategy.com, a leading resource on U.S.-China patent law and strategy.
About Eagle IP
Eagle IP is an award-winning boutique patent firm with offices in Hong Kong and Shenzhen, focused on helping innovative companies navigate the intellectual property landscape across China, Hong Kong, and global markets.
For Boston-area startups and growth-stage companies with international ambitions, we serve as a trusted partner for protecting innovation and developing effective Greater China IP strategies. Our team includes bilingual U.S. and Chinese patent attorneys and patent agents with extensive experience in both the life sciences and technology sectors. We combine deep technical expertise with practical knowledge of how patents are examined, enforced, and commercialized across jurisdictions.
Our services include:
• China and Hong Kong patent filing and prosecution
• PCT national phase entry in China and Hong Kong
• Patent drafting and optimization for Chinese examination practice
• Greater China IP strategy and portfolio planning
• Freedom-to-operate (FTO) analyses
• IP due diligence for financings, licensing, and M&A transactions
• Patent invalidation and post-grant proceedings
• Trade secret and know-how protection strategies
• Cross-border IP counseling for companies entering or expanding in China
Beyond handling routine filings, we help companies think strategically about China from the earliest stages of portfolio development. Whether reviewing drafting practices through a China-focused lens, developing filing strategies that maximize protection in key markets, or providing practical guidance on navigating China's evolving innovation ecosystem, Eagle IP helps clients build IP positions that support global growth and business objectives.
