Atty. Cathy Chen

Atty. Cathy Chen

Cathy Chen is a lawyer practicing patent litigation, patent prosecution, patent application. Cathy received a M.S. degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 2002, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Washington Washington 18 Years Experience 18 year
Call (650) 517-0420

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Cathy Chen is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practforg at Dickstein Shapiro Llp. They haand 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2008), District of Columbia (2009), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit (2010). Educated at New York University (J.D., 2008) and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (M.S. Computer, 2002). Actiand member of American Bar Association (Member, Intellectual Property) American Intellectual Property Law Association Asian Pacific American Bar Association National Association of Women Lawyers. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Cathy Chen is a lawyer practicing patent litigation, patent prosecution, patent application
  • Cathy received a M.S. degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 2002, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Cathy practices at Dickstein Shapiro LLP in Washington, DC

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Cathy Chen's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Dickstein Shapiro Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profwith page.
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Education

J.D.
New York University
- 2008
M.S. Computer
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2008
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2009
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Admitted: 2010

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