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Senior Attorney / Taipei

Andrea Chen Senior Attorney

Phone number

+886 2 27020208 ext. 112

E-mail

yahuei.chen@dentons.com.tw

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About

Overview

With over four decades of distinguished legal practice in Taiwan, Andrea Chen stands as a paragon of legal acumen and expertise. Her illustrious career spans a diverse array of legal cases, with a marked emphasis on international legal affairs. Her adept handling of complex legal scenarios has not only earned her a reputable standing in the legal community but also a trusted name among her clients.


She has handled trademark registration applications for Major League Baseball, and handled patent infringement cases and other litigation for international companies such as O2 Micro electronics Inc. and O2 Micro International Limited.


As the longstanding trusted counsel for the Taipei City Parking Management and Development Office, Andrea has skillfully navigated arbitration and litigation for a multitude of cases, particularly those involving intricate contractual and construction disputes related to parking facilities. Her work in this capacity is recognized for the depth of understanding she brings to each case.


Specializing in the intricate realms of construction laws and intellectual property rights law, Andrea possesses rich experience in these domains. Her proficiency in navigating the nuanced landscape of legal disputes in these areas is unparalleled, making her a sought-after counsel for clients facing challenges in these sectors. Andrea also excels as a patent agent and notary public, showcasing her comprehensive understanding of the legal field.


Her expertise extends to the digital frontier, where she is a recognized domain-name dispute resolution expert. Her role as an expert for the Science & Technology Law Institute of the Institute for Information Industry underscores her ability to merge legal wisdom with technological understanding, making her insights exceptionally valuable to clients at the intersection of these two evolving fields.

Activities and Affiliations
  • Lawyer/Patent Agent, Dentons Taiwan Law form, 2011-
  • Arbitrator, Chinese Arbitration Association, 1987-
  • Attorney, Legal Department, Acer Incorporated, 1986-1987
  • Associate Professor (part-time), Department of Law, Soochow University, 1987-1995
  • Lecturer (part-time), Department of Law, Chinese Culture University, 1988-1993
  • Adjudicator (part-time), Review Committee for Appeals of Environmental Protection Administration, Executive Yuan, 1993-1999
  • Mediator (part-time), Public Nuisance Dispute Mediation Committee, Taipei City Government, 1994-2000
  • Member (part-time), Taipei City Government Regulations Committee, 1995-1998
  • Chairperson (part-time), Teacher Appeals Review Committee, Taipei City Department of Education, 1995-1997
  • Adjudicator (part-time), Review Committee for Appeals of Telecommunications Bureau, Ministry of Transportation and Communications, 1995-1997
  • Adjudicator (part-time), Review Committee for Appeals of Environmental Protection Administration, Executive Yuan, 1996-1998
  • Member (part-time), Management Committee of Pesticide Container Recycling Management Fund, Environmental Protection Administration, Executive Yuan, 1997-1999
  • Regulatory Specialist (part-time), Task Force for the Development of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Industry, Ministry of Economic Affairs, 1998-2000
  • Mediator (part-time), Dispute Mediation Subcommittee on Pre-Shipment Inspection Supervision and Management Regulations, Bureau of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Economic Affairs, 1999-2000
  • Lecturer (part-time), Civil Service Protection and Training Committee, Examination Yuan, 2000-2002
  • Chairperson, Environmental Protection Committee, Taipei Bar Association, 1990-1996
  • Member, Pollution Prevention and Occupational Safety and Health Research Committee, Chinese National Federation of Industries, 1991-1997
  • Chairperson, Environmental Protection Committee, Taiwan Bar Association, National Union, 1993-1996
  • Director, Taipei Bar Association, 1993-1996
  • Vice Chairperson, Environmental Protection Committee, Inter-Pacific Bar Association, 1995-1999
  • Executive Supervisor, Taiwan Law Society, 1995-1996
  • Director, Taiwan Bar Association, National Union, 1996-1999

Experience and Insights

Experience
  • Representing the Major League Baseball in trademark registration.
  • Representing O2 Micro electronics Inc. in patent infringement litigation.
  • Representing O2 Micro International Limited in patent infringement litigation.
  • Consultant for Taipei City Parking Management and Development Department.
Insights
  • "Legal Aspects of Offshore Banking in Taiwan," Vol. 8, No. 2, Maryland Journal of International Law and Trade, 1984.
  • "Legislative Research on Operation-related Regulations of Electronic Banking," 1991.
  • "Study on Establishing a System for the Protection of Industrial Design and Layout Design of Integrated Circuits in Taiwan," 1993.
  • "The Relationship between Fair Trade Law and Intellectual Property Rights," 1993.
  • "Sample Computer Contracts," 1996.
  • "Composite Patent Applications—Valuable Regardless of Approval or Rejection!" in the 2008 Electronic Information Industry Yearbook.
  • "Can the Same Person Obtain Both Utility Model and Invention Patents for the Same Technology?" in the 2009 Automation Machinery Yearbook.
  • "A Comparative Study on the Legal Protection of Business Method Patents across the Taiwan Strait—Starting from the Judgments of US Courts in the State Street Bank & Trust Co. v. Signature Financial Group Inc. and In re Bilski Cases" in the Proceedings of the National Conference on Science and Technology Law, 2009.
  • "Discussion on the Definition of Patentability of Business Methods in US Law" in the National Lawyers Magazine, February 2012.
  • "Regulations on Mainland Banks' Investment and Business Operations in Taiwan" in Wealth Weekly, Issue 970, 2012.
  • "Taiwan's Re-imposition of Securities Transaction Income Tax" in Wealth Weekly, Issue 980, 2012.

Recognition & Awards

  • Selected for inclusion in “Who’s Who in the World” by Marquis Who's Who. (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2009, 2013)
  • Selected for inclusion in “Who’s Who in the Asia” by Marquis Who's Who. (2007, 2012)
  • Selected for inclusion in “2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century” by International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England (IBC). (2008, 2012)
Education
  • LL.M., Harvard University (1984)
  • LL.M., University of Pennsylvania (1983)
  • LL.B., National Taiwan University (1979)
Admissions and qualifications
  • Licensed Attorney in the ROC(Taiwan)
  • Licensed Patent Agent in the ROC(Taiwan)
  • Judicial Yuan-Appointed Civil Notary
Languages
  • Proficient in Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Proficient in English (Mandarin)
  • Proficient in Taiwanese (Hokkien or Minnan)