Atty. Hewson Chen
Hewson Chen is a lawyer practicing intellectual property. Hewson received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1998, and has been licensed for 24 years.
Intellectual Property Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 24+ Years Experience
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About Hewson Chen at a Glance
Hewson Chen is a ip attorney based in New York, New York. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Admitted to practice in New York (2002), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2008), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (2008). Educated at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (LL.M. Vanderbilt, 2007) and University of Chicago (B.A., 1998). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Hewson Chen
- Hewson Chen is a lawyer practicing intellectual property
- Hewson received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1998, and has been licensed for 24 years
- Hewson practices in New York, NY
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Hewson Chen's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Hewson Chen handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Intellectual Property in New York
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Hewson 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 Hewson Chen's practice in the field of ip.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Hewson Chen brings 24+ 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 New York, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, Hewson Chen can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused IP Practice
Concentrating on ip means Hewson 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 New York
A New York-based practice means Hewson 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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Common Legal Issues Hewson Chen Handles in New York
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