Atty. Tom Chen

Atty. Tom Chen

Tom Chen is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent prosecution, intellectual property litigation and 3 other areas of law. Tom received a degree from California State University at Northridge in 1989, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Costa Mesa Costa Mesa 30 J. Erfahrung 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Tom Chen at a glance

Tom Chen is a Partner based in Costa Mesa, California, practicing at Haynes And Boone Llp. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on patent, real estate, ip, and international. Admitted to practice in California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1996). Educated at Pepperdine University (J.D., 1996) and California State University at Northridge (M.S.E.E. University, 1989). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Costa Mesa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Über uns

  • Tom Chen is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent prosecution, intellectual property litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Tom received a degree from California State University at Northridge in 1989, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Tom practices at Haynes and Boone, LLP in Costa Mesa, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Tom Chen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Tom Chen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

Tom Chen is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Tom Chen is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

International Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Costa Mesa are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Tom Chen

Where is Tom Chen's law office located?
Tom Chen's law practice is located in Costa Mesa, California. The firm is Haynes And Boone Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Tom Chen handle?
Tom Chen focuses on patent, real estate, ip, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Tom Chen practiced law?
Tom Chen has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Tom Chen go to law school?
Tom Chen earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (M.S.E.E. University, 1989).
How can I contact Tom Chen for a consultation?
You can contact Tom Chen directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Tom Chen received?
Tom Chen's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Pepperdine University
- 1996
M.S.E.E. University
California State University at Northridge
- 1989

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1996

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