Heedong Chae

Heedong Chae boasts rich and varied experience in all aspects of Intellectual Property (IP) law. Specializing in patent litigation and prosecution, trademark and copyright procurement, trade secret protection, and enforcement, Mr. Chae has gained renown for his adept mastery of new technologies. His skill in quickly crafting unique strategies ensures that clients' cases are positioned for success.

He provides strategic counsel to clients, facilitating the acquisition and enforcement of their intellectual property portfolios to spur their business growth and development. Mr. Chae takes pride in proactively shielding clients from potential legal risks, equipping them with the knowledge and strategies necessary to navigate the intricate landscape of intellectual property rights safely.

Mr. Chae exhibits an impressive track record in successfully prosecuting a diverse array of patent and trademark registrations with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. His comprehensive experience involves representing clients in a wide array of patent and trademark proceedings, including post-grant proceedings, inter partes review, reexaminations, reissues, trademark oppositions, cancellation proceedings, etc., while appearing before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board or the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. In addition, he has effectively assisted clients in securing patents and trademarks globally.

He has a wealth of experience in litigation concerning patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, and unfair competition. His robust litigation portfolio comprises IP infringement cases that have been expertly handled in federal courts as well as the U.S. International Trade Commission. His broad skill set further extends to successful appeals to federal circuit courts and the provision of adept guidance to clients on enforcing patents, trademarks, or copyrights through online service providers or U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Mr. Chae is highly respected for his consistent achievement of favorable outcomes and cost-efficient strategies, thereby forging a formidable reputation as an advocate and enhancer of his clients' business interests.

Mr. Chae is admitted to practice law in the State of California, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.