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Howard Chen has an electrical engineering degree, and, before dedicating himself to the law, had a career in the semiconductor industry, working for several industry leaders, including AMD and Motorola. Howard has gained a reputation as a practical attorney who understands the culture and business–objectives of technology companies. He has developed a practice focused on representing Asian technology leaders, servicing their legal needs in the United States. He represents blue–chip technology clients as well as small, aggressive technology startups. His current clients include Asian companies in the vanguard of the technology industry, including several multibillion–dollar companies in the semiconductor, display and telecommunications sectors.
Howard advises his clients on IP strategies, procurement, licensing negotiation and IP litigation arising from patent, trade secret, copyright, trademark, unfair competition and licensing disputes. He also routinely advises clients on the international aspects of the technology business, including securing IP protections worldwide and establishing joint ventures with overseas partners.
Howard frequently visits Asia; moreover, he is well-recognized in several overseas markets as a leading international attorney for the technology industry. He is frequently invited to speak on numerous topics in Asia, especially at high–tech events. Most recently, for example, he was invited to be the VIP guest speaker at the China High Tech Fair in ShenZhen. He was also recently invited by the China State Intellectual Property Office to be the key lecturer and the only U.S.–based IP practitioner for the first national intellectual property training seminar in HangZhou.
Before bringing his practice to the San Francisco office of K&L Gates, Howard practiced in Dallas, TX, where he was actively involved in the local technology community. He is a cofounder of MetroChips and the Technology Alliance of Dallas. Howard also continues to devote a significant portion of his time to community service. He recently helped Nobel Laureate Dr. Alan MacDiarmid initiate the MacDiarmid Institute for Global Research Excellence, an international nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting research excellence and the international collaboration of scientists.
Bar Admissions
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Bar of California
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Bar of Texas
Education
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J.D.,
University of Texas at Austin School of Law
(1998)
Texas Intellectual Property Law Journal
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B.S.E.E.,
University of Texas at Austin
magna cum laude
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