Bio

Andrew Chen is a partner in the firm’s Corporate Transactional Group focusing on Intellectual Property procurement and licensing. Andrew regularly counsels start-up and later stage companies in patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret law. He concentrates his practice in the areas of patent procurement before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and other foreign countries, and has extensive experience advising clients on the development and implementation of strategic patent portfolios, including conducting studies and rendering opinions regarding the validity and non-infringement of patents and product clearance. He has successfully prepared and prosecuted patent applications in the fields of chemistry, medical devices, biopharmaceuticals, nanotechnologies, diagnostic devices, casino gaming technology, automotive-related devices, mechanical devices, plumbing and bath fixtures, electronics, computer hardware and software, computer systems and networks, e-commerce, Internet-related technology and business methods. His experience is across various industries, primarily in life sciences, but also in the fields of electrical, computer and Internet technologies. In addition, Andrew also has represented clients in patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret litigation matters.