CHRISTOPHER J. CHANIntellectual Property and Registered U.S. Patent Attorney Partner atEversheds Sutherland (US) LLP999 Peachtree Street NE; Suite 2300Atlanta, GA 30309-3996(404) 853-8049(404) 853-8806 (fax)ChrisChan@Eversheds-Sutherland.us Clubhouse @atlantachanTwitter @IP_in_AtlantaIG @atlantachan Whether advising in-house counsel at a Fortune 100 corporation, or counseling principals at a technology start-up, Chris Chan helps clients identify key intellectual property and implement state of the art legal strategies to protect it. His practice encompasses all facets of patent law including international and domestic portfolio management and strategy, patent procurement, opinions and clearance studies, due diligence, licensing and related litigation. Chris also has extensive experience in all aspects of trademark and copyright law. Chris offers clients a unique combination of intellectual property legal knowledge, advanced technical training and an intimate understanding of the international marketplace. He obtains and enforces key patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret rights for a variety of technologies, from computers, software, and financial transaction systems, to power generation equipment and controls, electro-mechanical devices and medical devices. Prior to entering the legal profession, Chris worked as a power industry engineer analyzing and resolving control and mechanical issues relating to power plant equipment and systems. He is skilled in identifying weaknesses in third-party patents and prepares non-infringement and invalidity opinions. He counsels clients on alternative options, including reexamination, design-around, and pre-litigation activities. Chris also protects and leverages trademarks and IP on the Internet, including in social media, keywords and sponsored links, and domain names. Chris is a graduate of Georgia Tech, and received his law degree from Georgia State University College of Law. Chris is also a community leader and active in promoting the interests of Asian-Americans (AAPI).
Professional Affiliations:
National Asian Pactific American Bar Association Law Foundation (NLF), Board Member (2020-Current)
Hong Kong Association of Atlanta, Board Member (2020-Current)
Fernbank Museum of National History, Corporate Leadership Council (2021)
Georgia Intellectual Property Association (GIPA), Board Member (2020) and Mentorship Chair (2006-Current)
Leadership Atlanta, Class of 2019
National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA), Board Member and Southeast Region Governor (2018-2020)
Atlanta IP Inn of Court, Member (2017-Current)
Georgia China Alliance, Chair (2016-2018)
Georgia Asian Pacific American Bar Association (GAPABA), Board Member (2010-Current), Sponsorship Co-Chair (2014-Current), President (2013)
GAPABA Law Foundation, Board Member (2013-Current)
Intellectual Property Owners (IPO) Association, Asian Practice Committee (2006-Current)
International Trademark Association (INTA), Member 2006-Current)
Center for Puppetry Arts: Advisory Board Member, Governmental & Community Relations Committee (2012-Current)
Organization of Chinese Americans, Georgia Chapter (OCA-GA), Legal Counsel (2012-Current)
Georgia State University College of Law Graduate Leadership Council, Past President (2002) and Class Representative (2000-Current)
Buckhead Leadership Class of 2000, Nominations Co-Chair (2001-2007)
Chris is a frequent speaker on intellectual property rights, leadership, mentoring and business development as a lawyer, and issues important to the AAPI community.
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