Aden Chen
Managing Partner / Lawjay Partners Shanghai
Aden Chen is the Managing Partner of Lawjay Partners Shanghai, a PRC firm associated with Bird & Bird. Previously, I led the China IP practice as a partner at Duane Morris’ Shanghai Office and served for many years as the APAC IP Director and Global Litigation Counsel at AkzoNobel. With over 25 years of experience in IP and commercial law, I serve clients with business savvy and professional expertise. As a patent lawyer, I assist companies in the life science, biotech, medical device, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries on patent prosecutions, R&D collaborations, technology transactions, and patent disputes. I also provide legal advice in trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and unfair competition to support clients building and growing their business globally. I have assisted many IT and fintech companies as well on their complicated business deals and regulatory navigations. My understanding of the corporate environment enables me to deliver business-oriented legal solutions that meet the company's immediate needs and long-term business goals. In addition to my expertise in IP litigations, I also have substantial experience in commercial litigations, administrative proceedings, and cross-border investigations. I am also an expert on alternative dispute resolutions and have served as an arbitrator at the Guangzhou Arbitration Commission and CIETAC for many years. I have spoken at many international legal forums, sharing my insights on IP laws and commercial practices in China and in the US. I am one of the chief editors and key authors of the book ‘New Trends of Intellectual Property Rights – Practice and Essentials’, published by Peking University Press.
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