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.
Patent Application & More Attorney · Serving Washington, DC · 18+ Years Experience
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About Cathy Chen at a Glance
Cathy Chen is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Dickstein Shapiro Llp. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on patent. 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). Active member of American Bar Association (Member, Intellectual Property) American Intellectual Property Law Association Asian Pacific American Bar Association National Association of Women Lawyers. Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About 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
- Cathy practices at Dickstein Shapiro LLP in Washington, DC
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Patent Law in Washington
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Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Washington Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in Washington Choose Cathy Chen
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Cathy Chen's practice in the field of patent.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Cathy Chen brings 18+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Virginia, District of Columbia, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit, Cathy Chen can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Patent Practice
Concentrating on patent means Cathy Chen's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Washington
A Washington-based practice means Cathy Chen attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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