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Alexander Chen
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Biography
Mr.Chen is highly regarded and has been faithfully serving numerous traditional and high tech businesses based both in the US and Asia since he began practicing law. The size of these businesses range from startups to multinational corporation with over 1000 employees. He has accumulated a wealth of experience in practicing intellectual property law, corporate law, real estate law and business-related-immigration law. He is now essentially serving as de facto inhouse counsel for more than a dozen high tech and traditional companies in the and US and Asia.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Intellectual Property
55%
20 years | 450 cases
Commercial Real Estate
40%
20 years | 200 cases
Immigration
5%
15 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
15%-40%
Pro bono
5 %
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 19 years
State: California
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
InHouse Co. Law Firm
7700 Irvine Center Dr #S-800, Irvine, CA, 92618
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Practice Areas
Intellectual Property (10)
Business (9)
Lawsuits & Disputes (8)
Patent Application (6)
Trademark Application (3)
Bankruptcy & Debt (2)
Corporate & Incorporation (2)
Immigration (2)
Real Estate (2)
Commercial (1)
Construction & Development (1)
Mediation (1)
Trademark Infringement (1)
Trusts (1)
Workers Compensation (1)
What Clients Mention
Showing 6 - 10 of 16 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Jack | September 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Professional lawyer
In August，I successfully passed I485 and I got the green card.Very thanks to Lawyer Chen for his professional and enthusiastic help.you are very nice！
Posted by Kasra | May 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Intellectual Property
Deep mastery of the Patent process!
Alex is a uniquely gifted and hardworking patent and trademark counsel who knows exactly how to get the right patent granted in record time. I worked with Alex in 2003 to patent a rather complex software invention, and I don't think any other counsel could have done the job with anywhere hear as muc...
Posted by anonymous | May 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Intellectual Property
Simply stated
Hands down the best IP prosecution counsel I know. Have been working with Alex for 8+ years and will continue to do so. Sharp, responsive, creative, and reliable, Alex is a go to choice for intellectual property counsel ( as well as bankruptcy matters which I've also worked on with Alex ). Highly re...
Posted by Patty | April 06, 2015
Alex is reliable and professional
Alex Chen helps us to deal with the issue of agent related for few years. His professional advice always helps us to make the best decision. Since we are not staying in the States, Alex needs to spend more his private time for discussing the issue. No matter how late we talk to each other, he always ...
Posted by Boivin | April 05, 2015 | Patent Application
Support for our patents applications
Over the last few years, we did submit provisional and converted some of them into patents applications. During that process, Alexander was very helpful and when submitted, he was efficient in following up and getting some of them approved with limited support from us. He helped also with making one...
Alexander Chen's Lawyer Endorsements
"Alex is very attentive and has an excellent intuition for selecting the right strategy to provide the most practical and profitable solutions faced by companies, ranging from start-up tech companies, to established well-known enterprises that find themselves in need of legal action or advice."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Chen is a very fine lawyer, and extremely competent, as I know from personal experience on working on several matters together, bringing very satisfying results for our clients in every case that we worked on together."
"The time a lawyer spends giving back through sites like this show passion for the law and compassion for people. Kudos to you for helping others with sage advice."
"I endorse this lawyer. Alexander was a firm adversary and a consummate professional with whom I hope to work again."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Alex is an intelligent, dependable, and hard working attorney who is truly dedicated to his clients. He has extensive knowledge and experience in intellectual property matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with him for three years and been very impressed with his critical thinking and problem solving abilities. I'd recommend him to anyone looking for a good IP lawyer."
"I first encountered Alex as an adversary in a highly contested civil case. He is a consummate professional who brings to table legal acumen and business savvy. I endorse this lawyer."
"Alex is professional and efficient with his time. I wholeheartedly endorse Alex for any commercial or IP legal matters."
"I have worked with Alex on several corporate and litigation matters. With his extensive business background, Alex is able to relate to clients and offer them creative, yet practical, advice. I have also recommended Alex to my clients for patent prosecution matters. Needless to say, the clients that I have referred to Alex have all been extremely satisfied with his service."
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked for Alex on Patent and Trademark matters. He has great experience and has produced great results for clients."
"Through working with Alex, I have first hand knowledge of his expertise in the areas of patent, copyright, trademark procurement and enforcement. I definitely recommend this attorney to anyone who has needs for intellectual property issues."
"I have know attorney Alexander Chen for close to a decade now. He is diligent in helping his clients and is extremely creative when it comes to coming up with with pragmatic solutions for complicated legal matters. I will not hesitate to refer clients to him""
"I worked together with Alex on a very complicated dissolution matter. I was constantly impressed with his creative solutions and aggressive style. I would highly recommend him."
"I have worked with Alex for many years on litigation matters. I have always been impressed at how tirelessly he works to achieve favorable results. He is aggressive, detail oriented and dependable. Any client would benefit from these qualities."
Adam Brookman
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Katja Grosch
Litigation lawyer
Sara Lee
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Kyle Johnston
Real estate lawyer
Mary White
Family lawyer
Stephen Afendoulis
Litigation lawyer
Jennifer Kreil
Litigation lawyer
Richard Hepner
Patent infringement lawyer
Derrick Smalls
Criminal defense lawyer
Michael Cohen
Litigation lawyer
Benjamin Hill
Employment and labor lawyer
Oleg Albert
Employment and labor lawyer
Tobin Hobbs
Intellectual property lawyer
Jimmy Chen
Business lawyer
Ali Aalaei
Litigation lawyer
Ruben Frias
Criminal defense lawyer
Sara Malek
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Mona Deldar
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Experience
Honors
2006
Patent Litigation, CALI Excellence for the Future Awards
2006
Order of the Coif, Santa Clara University School of Law
2006
Cum Laude, Santa Clara University School of Law
2002
Torts I, CALI Excellence for the Future Awards
1998
Top 100 Fastest Growing Small Business in America, Entrepreneur Magazine
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Litigation Attorney, Patent Attorney, InHouse Co. Law Firm
2007 - 2007
Attorney, Day Casebeer Madrid & Batchelder, LLP
Associations
2015 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Institute of Electrical and Electronics EngineersMember
2013 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Taiwanese American Lawyers AssociationMember
2007 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
California Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Association of Christian Character DevelopmentBoard Member
American Intellectual Property Law Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Momento, Inc v. Seccion Amarilla USA
Favorable settlement
Tan Tee Tan v. U.S. Bank, et al. (October 2010)
Successful dismissal for the defendant
Modern Fence v. Qualipac Home Improvements
Jury verdict against defendant holding trademarks invalid
CICAS, Inc. v. Med-Surgical Services, Inc.(December 2011)
Favorable settlement
CP6SV LLC, v. Zheng et al.(January 2012)
Favorable settlement
Shi v. Massage Journey Inc. et al.(February 2012)
Favorable settlement
Lung Sheng Co. v. K2 Automotive Inc. et al.(March 2012)
Favorable settlement
Aldo Secaida v. Royal Distribution, Inc. (March 2012)
Favorable settlement
Education
2009
University of Illinois
Master of Engineering
2006
Santa Clara University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
University of California - Berkeley
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
California State University, Fullerton
Post-Baccalaureate
Speaking Engagements
2015
EB-5 Business Investment Conference
Daiton, People’s Republic of China
Publications
2023
Portfolio Media (Law360)
Design And Utility Patents Should Get Same Obviousness Test
2021
Portfolio Media (Law360)
IP Ordinary Observer Test Lacks Consistency And Clarity
2016
Portfolio Media (Law360)
The Demise Of Rule 84 And The Unleashing Of Twombly
2010
Self-Published Blog
Various Legal Articles
Languages
English
Mandarin
Taiwanese
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Pending Patent vs Invention Home?
27 Dec 2013
Q&A
If I designed a tee-shirt that said #FuckSuchandSuchCelebrity would it fall under parody?
25 Dec 2013
Q&A
Is it legal to use the Waldorf name to sell a doll, with the word "Waldorf inspired such and such"? thanks
23 Dec 2013