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  • null County, UM
  • Licensed for 31 years
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About Christopher

I'm a global intellectual property and technology lawyer with 24 years of experience representing companies in commercial, business and corporate transactions and disputes, including as a litigator in the US and in-house counsel in Asia.  I'm a native-English speaker with basic Mandarin skills, based in Taiwan since 2000.

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Duane Morris, LLP

7F, No. 214
Dunhua North Road
Taipei, Taiwan, UM

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    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    CAActive199106/16/2022
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers105
    Legal guides4
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate Granted
    Clients' Choice Award- Best IT Lawyer in TaiwanInternational Law Office2014
    Leading Corporate and IPR LawyerAsia Law Magazine2005
    Leading Corporate LawyerAsia Law Magazine2004
    work experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    Special CounselDuane Morris, LLP2016 - Present
    Managing PartnerAsia Law Foreign Legal Affairs Law Firm2012 - 2016
    Director, Legal DepartmentLite-On Technology Corporation2005 - 2012
    AttorneyShay & Partners2002 - 2005
    AttorneyTexas Instruments2001 - 2002
    AttorneyLee & Li2000 - 2001
    AttorneyVarious Law Firms1990 - 2000
    associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    Licensing Executives SocietyN/A
    Taipei Bar AssociationN/A
    State Bar of CaliforniaN/A
    publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    The Licensing JournalBest Practices for Licensing Patents to Companies in China2014
    The Licensing JournalWhen is Foreign Patent Licensing Subject to US Antitrust Law?2014
    International Technology Law BlogStrategic Monetization of Patents2013
    The Licensing JournalTen Tips for Outbound Technology Licensing2013
    International Technology Law BlogCompelling Involuntary Depositions of Inventors in Taiwan2012
    International Technology Law BlogObtaining Discovery in the U.S. for use in Taiwan Legal Proceedings2012
    International Technology Law BlogRolling Forecasts: Minimizing Risks of Uncertain Supply and Demand2012
    International Technology Law BlogU.S. Patent Liability based on Foreign Sales or Manufacturing2012
    International Technology Law Blog10 Tips for Drafting Indemnification Provisions2012
    International Technology Law Blog10 Tips for Successful Negotiations2012
    International Technology Law Blog10 Tips for Drafting Non-Disclosure Agreements2012
    International Technology Law BlogEnforceability of Forum Selection Provisions by U.S. Courts2012
    International Technology Law BlogInternational Service of Process in Taiwan? Relax, it’s FedEx.2012
    International Technology Law BlogTechnology Manufacturing Contracts: Don’t start work without ‘em.2012
    International Technology Law BlogJoint Development Agreements: Proceed with Caution!2012
    International Technology Law BlogInternational Arbitration v. Litigation: Is ADR really Better?2012
    International Technology Law Blog10 Tips for Drafting Settlement Agreements2012
    International Technology Law BlogTaking Depositions in Asia. Part I.2012
    International Technology Law BlogTaking Depositions in Asia. Part II.2012
    International Technology Law BlogProtecting Trade Secrets2012
    International Technology Law Blog10 Tips for Drafting Settlement Agreements2012
    California Lawyer MagazineDefending Patents Abroad2011
    Association of Corporate Counsel DocketResponding to Patent Licensing Demands2009
    Asian Counsel MagazineTaiwan's Pension System Makes Giant Strides2005
    International Law OfficeTaiwan's Government Struggles to Privatize2004
    Asian IPEstablishing an IP Protection Program in Taiwan2003
    International Law OfficeAmendments to Law on Hackers, Viruses and Spam2003
    International Law OfficeTaiwan Passes Copyright Law Amendments2003
    Asian IPCopyright Protection in Taiwan2003
    Patent WorldMade in Taiwan2003
    International Law OfficeTaiwan Introduces Broadcasting Reforms2003
    Trademark WorldConfusing Similarity in a Multilingual Market2002
    International Law OfficeFighting MP3 Piracy in Taiwan2001
    World IP ReportOptical Media Piracy in Taiwan2001
    education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Univ of Oregon SOLJD - Juris Doctor1990
    Humboldt State UniversityMA - Masters1987
    Humboldt State UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1985
    speaking engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Professional Skills Training - SingaporeAdvanced Negotiation Training2013
    Professional Skills Training - DubaiAdvanced Negotiation Training2013
    IP Law Asia SummitDefending Patent Licensing Demands2012
    Business Skills for Global CompaniesTrade Secret Protection2012
    IP Innovation Seminar 2011Best Practices for Building, Managing & Exploiting Your IP Portfolio: from Licensing to Valuation2011
    Intellectual Property Taiwan 2010Best Practices: Policies and Procedures for Handling IP Disputes and Litigations2010
    Taiwan Ministry of Economic AffairsEncouraging Foreign Investment in Taiwan2004
    legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    In re Optical Disk Drive Products Antitrust LitigationPending in US District Court
    Lite-On Technology Corp. v. Inpro LicensingPending in Taiwan IP Court
    Metamorfyx v. Lite-On Technology Corp.Settled
    In re Sonic BlueSettled

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    Nicholas Spirtos, Unknown Attorney on Feb 16, 2015
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    I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Neumeyer obviously knows the law well, as can be deduced from his many answers on Avvo.

    Lawyer Ali Shalchi

    Ali Shalchi, Intellectual property Attorney on Sep 24, 2014
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    Mr. Neumeyer is very knowledgeable and stays abreast of current developments in international and IP law.

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    Stephen Hoffman, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Sep 3, 2014
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    Christopher is knowledgeable and provides solid, informative answers on Avvo.

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    Mark Oxford, Business Attorney on Sep 3, 2014
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    I endorse attorney Christopher Neumeyer. Mr. Neumeyer has a wealth of experience and his reviews and answers reflect a great deal of knowledge of the law. A great asset to our legal community. Highly recommended.

    Lawyer Philip Marcus Bierman

    Philip Bierman, Unknown Attorney on Aug 29, 2014
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    24 years of experience in international law and located in Asia! If you need help with International law issues in Asia he would be a great choice.

    Lawyer Frank A. Natoli

    Frank Natoli, Intellectual property Attorney on Aug 29, 2014
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    Attorney Neumeyer offers clear and insightful responses to this community. I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Thomas Browning Hjerpe

    Thomas Hjerpe, Commercial real estate Attorney on Aug 25, 2014
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    I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Newmeyer is an excellent international/commercial lawyer. He handles transactional law as well as litigation and he is a pleasure to work with.

    Lawyer Christian K. Lassen II

    Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Jan 16, 2014
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    Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

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