Christopher Muir Neumeyer

Christopher Muir Neumeyer

Global technology and IP lawyer with extensive in-house experience.
  • Intellectual Property, International Law, Business Law ...
  • California, US Dist. Ct., N. Dist. CA
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Global intellectual property and technology lawyer with 24 years experience handling international commercial and corporate transactions and litigation. Strong expertise structuring, negotiating and drafting complex agreements; resolving diverse disputes, including patent licensing transactions and litigation; leading mergers, acquisitions and investments; and otherwise assisting with the manufacturing, sales and distribution of consumer electronic products and components. Based in Taiwan since 2000

Practice Areas
Intellectual Property
International Law
Human Rights, Imports & Exports
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Patents
Patent Appeals, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution
Antitrust Law
Additional Practice Area
  • General Civil
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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US Dist. Ct., N. Dist. CA
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9th Circuit
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Languages
  • Chinese: Spoken
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Managing Partner
Asia Law Foreign Legal Affairs Law Firm
- Current
Represent global companies doing business in Asia with respect to the development, manufacture, sale, importation and licensing of technology and intellectual property and related matters. Provide efficient and innovative solutions aimed at achieving clients' objectives with reduced costs and superior results
Director of Legal Department
Lite-On Technology Corp.
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Most senior attorney at Taiwan's first publicly-listed tech company, an OEM manufacturer with 60,000 employees, 47 factories and US $7 billion annual revenue, that develops, manufactures and sells a full range of products for the world's leading brands. Formulate strategy and lead projects, transactions and disputes. Manage and supervise staff of 15 persons in Taiwan and China.
Education
Univ of Oregon School of Law
Law Degree
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Awards
Client's Choice Award, Best IT Lawyer in Taiwan
International Law Office (ILO)
Professional Associations
California State Bar  # 151994
Member
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
When is Foreign Patent Licensing Subject to US Antitrust Law?
The Licensing Journal
Best Practices for Licensing Patents to Companies in China.
The Licensing Journal
Trade Secrets and Employee Mobility in the US
IP Watchdog
Ten Tips for Outbound Technology Licensing
The Licensing Journal
Think Patent Arbitration Can't Work? Think Again.
IP Watchdog
Design Patents in China
IP Watchdog
China's Great Leap Forward in Patents
IP Watchdog
Managing Costs of Patent Litigation
IP Watchdog
Ten Tips for NDAs in Asia
Association of Corporate Counsel
Defending Patents Abroad
California Lawyer
Responding to Patent Licensing and Indemnification Demands
Association of Corporate Counsel
Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Blog
Contact & Map
Managing Partner, Asia Law Foreign Legal Affairs Law Firm
17F, Suite B, No. 167
Dunhua North Road
Taipei 10549
Taiwan