Zhe Chen

Master’s student in Intellectual Property Law

China

About

LL.M. candidate in Intellectual Property Law at Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, with a research focus on the arbitrability of IP disputes in international commercial arbitration. Recipient of the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) for joint training at Université de Montréal under Professor Gérald Goldstein, where I pursued comparative research on private international law and intellectual property. Internship experience spanning international arbitration, cross-border litigation, and IP practice, including positions at Qinhuangdao Arbitration Commission, Hengqin People’s Court (Greater Bay Area cross-border cases), AllBright Law Offices, and a Canadian immigration law firm. Served as arbitral secretary at the 2021 FDI Moot Asia-Pacific regional selections. Competed in the CIETAC International Commercial Arbitration Moot, earning a national third-place award. Active participant in forums organized by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Languages: Native Mandarin; Professional English (IELTS); Basic French.

Experience

  • Legal Intern at FWCanada, Immigration Law Firm
    Jan 2026 - Feb 2026 · 2 mos

    Assist lawyers with Canadian Immigration legal issues.

  • Research Assistant Intern at Université de Montréal
    Mar 2025 - Feb 2026 · 1 yr

    Working on the research project: “Private International Law problems in matters of Intellectual Property". Consulting the database to find relevant material in matters of international aspects of intellectual property. Read and analyze case law, legislation, international conventions, and doctrinal articles with a comparative perspective to write a comprehensive report.

  • Legal Assistant at The Primary People's Court of Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone
    Oct 2024 - Dec 2024 · 3 mos

    Dealt with judicial assistance for over 20 cross-border disputes involving the Mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan. Assisted in property preservation procedures, including document drafting and coordination with enforcement departments. Observed courtroom proceedings and helped write more than 30 judgements and mediation statements, establishing a deep understanding of the judicial process in the Great Bay Area(GBA).

  • Legal Intern at AllBright Law Offices
    Oct 2022 - Jan 2023 · 4 mos

    Conducted legal research; drafted and reviewed memoranda, legal briefs, pleadings, defenses, and other legal documents. Assisted attorney with administrative duties such as internal filing and reimbursement processing.

  • Research and Edit Assistant at CILS - Center For International Legal Studies
    Aug 2021 - Nov 2021 · 4 mos

    Identified contributors for the Comparative Law Yearbook of International Business(Kluwer) and Smit & Herzog on the Law of the European Union, evaluating their proposals and manuscripts, and undertaking the initial editing of manuscripts. Served as a tribunal secretary for the FDI Moot All Africa Regional and South Asia Regional. Attended remotely the 74th session of UNCITRAL Working Group III with the director.