Atty. Clifford Chen

Atty. Clifford Chen

Clifford Chen is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, intellectual property. Clifford received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 2000, and has been licensed for 20 years.

New York New York 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Clifford Chen at a glance

Clifford Chen is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Watkins, Bradley & Chen LLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on ip and appellate. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2006), District of Columbia (2007), and New York (2009). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 2006) and Harvard University (A.B. Physics, 2000). Active member of Massachusetts and American Bar Associations The District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Clifford Chen is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, intellectual property
  • Clifford received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 2000, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Clifford practices at Watkins, Bradley & Chen LLP in New York, NY and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Clifford Chen's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

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

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Clifford Chen

Where is Clifford Chen's law office located?
Clifford Chen's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Watkins, Bradley & Chen LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Clifford Chen handle?
Clifford Chen focuses on ip, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Clifford Chen practiced law?
Clifford Chen has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Clifford Chen go to law school?
Clifford Chen earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (A.B. Physics, 2000).
How can I contact Clifford Chen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 2006
A.B. Physics
Harvard University
- 2000

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 2006
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2007
New York
Admitted: 2009

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