Atty. Lei Chen

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.

San Francisco San Francisco 27 Years Experience 27 year
Call (628) 303-0139

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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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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 Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

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

Lei Chen is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Trade Secrets

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IP Licensing

Lei Chen is one of 2,423 ip licensing attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip licensing attorneys in California →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Lei Chen

Where is Lei Chen's law office located?
Lei Chen's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lei Chen handle?
Lei Chen focuses on business, ip, trade secrets, ip licensing, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Lei Chen practiced law?
Lei Chen has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Lei Chen go to law school?
Lei Chen earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.S., 1995).
How can I contact Lei Chen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Texas School of Law
- 1998
B.S.
University of Texas at San Antonio
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1999
California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2008

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