Atty. Tom Y. Chan

Atty. Tom Y. Chan

Tom Y. Chan is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, corporate law, intellectual property licensing and 2 other areas of law.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Tom Y. Chan at a glance

Tom Y. Chan is a patent, business, ip, ip licensing, and securities attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2000) and USPTO (2000). Educated at Temple University School of Law (J.D. Temple, 1999) and Fujian School of Economic Management and Law (Visiting Student, 1999). Provides legal services in Cantonese and English. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Tom Y. Chan is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, corporate law, intellectual property licensing and 2 other areas of law
  • Tom received a degree from Fujian School of Economic Management and Law in 1999, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Tom practices in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Tom Y. Chan's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

Tom Y. Chan is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Tom Y. Chan is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Intellectual Property

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

Tom Y. Chan is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Pennsylvania →

IP Licensing

Tom Y. Chan is one of 2,744 ip licensing attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip licensing attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Securities Law

Tom Y. Chan is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Tom Y. Chan

Where is Tom Y. Chan's law office located?
Tom Y. Chan's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Tom Y. Chan handle?
Tom Y. Chan focuses on patent, business, ip, ip licensing, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Tom Y. Chan practiced law?
Tom Y. Chan has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
What languages does Tom Y. Chan speak?
Tom Y. Chan provides legal services in Cantonese, English. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did Tom Y. Chan go to law school?
Tom Y. Chan earned their education at (J.D. Temple, 1999); (Visiting Student, 1999).
How can I contact Tom Y. Chan for a consultation?
You can contact Tom Y. Chan directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D. Temple
Temple University School of Law
- 1999
Visiting Student
Fujian School of Economic Management and Law
- 1999

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2000
USPTO
Admitted: 2000

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