Hongchang Deng

Hongchang "Richard" Deng is a patent litigation attorney with a practice focused on cross-border intellectual property disputes, primarily representing Chinese manufacturers, e-commerce sellers, and technology companies in U.S. federal courts and ITC Section 337 investigations. His expertise spans a variety of technology areas, including chemical, semiconductor, optic, design, and mechanical engineering and manufacturing. He is particularly adept at handling cases involving Amazon takedowns, temporary restraining order (TRO) litigation, and declaratory judgment actions, often achieving rapid link restoration or favorable settlements for his clients.

Mr. Deng's practice leans towards a defense-oriented approach, although the provided data includes one plaintiff-side appearance. This plaintiff appearance could reflect proactive defense strategies such as declaratory judgment actions, which align with his described experience. His work consistently involves protecting companies from intellectual property assertions and trade disputes in the U.S.

He is the Founder and Managing Partner of LawMay P.C., and his professional history also includes an affiliation with SHM Law Firm. He has appeared as counsel for clients alongside Alight Law and LawMay in at least one tracked case.

Mr. Deng is dual-qualified, holding licenses in both China and California, and is a registered patent practitioner with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). His bar admissions include the State Bar of California and the People's Republic of China, as well as the U.S. District Courts for the Central and Northern Districts of California and the Northern District of Illinois. Details regarding his law school education are not publicly available through the State Bar of California. While his profile highlights extensive experience in IP litigation, specific mentions of appearances in PTAB or IPR proceedings are not readily available in public records.