Atty. Lei Chen
Lei Chen is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, international trade commission's section 337 litigation, intellectual property & technology and 3 other areas of law. Lei received a B.S. degree from University of Texas at San Antonio in 1995, and has been licensed for 27 years.
Intellectual Property & Technology & More Attorney · Serving San Francisco, CA · 27+ Years Experience
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About Lei Chen at a Glance
Lei Chen is a business, ip, trade secrets, ip licensing, and international attorney based in San Francisco, California. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in Texas (1999) and California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2008). Educated at University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1998) and University of Texas at San Antonio (B.S., 1995). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Executive Committee Member, ChinaSF •Overseas Advisory Board Member, Hainan University of China •Overseas Advisory Board Member, National ChengChi University of Taiwan. Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Lei Chen
- Lei Chen is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, international trade commission's section 337 litigation, intellectual property & technology and 3 other areas of law
- Lei received a B.S. degree from University of Texas at San Antonio in 1995, and has been licensed for 27 years
- Lei practices in San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Lei Chen's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lei Chen handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Francisco.
Business & Corporate Law in San Francisco
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Intellectual Property in San Francisco
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Lei Chen is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →
Trade Secrets in San Francisco
Lei Chen is one of 6,604 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets attorneys in California →
IP Licensing in San Francisco
Lei Chen is one of 2,726 ip licensing attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip licensing attorneys in California →
International Law in San Francisco
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in San Francisco
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 San Francisco 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 venue, 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.
San Francisco Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Francisco-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 San Francisco Choose Lei 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 Lei Chen's practice in the field of business, ip, trade secrets, ip licensing, and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Lei Chen brings 27+ 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 Texas and California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Lei Chen can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, ip, and trade secrets, Lei Chen can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Francisco
A San Francisco-based practice means Lei 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 Lei Chen Handles in San Francisco
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Lei Chen has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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