Austin Chang

Senior Counsel
Trademark & Copyright

Primary office

Shanghai

Practice focus

Trademark

Domain name

Copyright

Experience

Mr. Chang obtained his J.D. from University of Massachusetts School of Law and joined the firm in 2012.

Mr. Chang has handled trademark prosecution and contentious IP matters for Fortune 500 companies and leading multinationals in Internet, hospitality, technology, medical device, and other industries. In this role, Mr. Chang provides winning practical solutions for trademark and copyright issues based on the client’s business needs.

Having spent the past two decades equally in the U.S. and China, Mr. Chang has a strong cross-cultural understanding to help clients navigate legal and commercial matters, with efficient communication. His unique, diverse background cultivated under these different cultures allows him to bridge with clients’ needs and understand their perspective when seeking trademark and copyright-related advice. Clients often reach out to Mr. Chang when they encounter complex trademark and copyright issues in China.

Education

  • Juris Doctor, University of Massachusetts School of Law
  • Bachelor Degree, Boston University
  • B.A. Binghamton University

Languages

  • Mandarin Chinese (native)
  • English (fluent)

Recent Insights

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