Carolyn Chang

Carolyn Chang is an accomplished attorney with close to two decades of experience specializing in litigating intellectual property and commercial disputes within the technology sector.

She has a robust background representing clients in various industries such as biotechnology, software, consumer electronics, and telecommunications in both state and federal courts nationwide, handling cases from trial through appellate levels.

Carolyn's expertise extends to providing comprehensive legal assistance throughout all stages of litigation, conducting pre-litigation risk assessments, offering business counseling, and facilitating contract and licensing negotiations.

In addition to her legal practice, she actively contributes to academia by being a frequent presenter at the UC Berkeley School of Law's annual intellectual property law program for federal judges and serving as a co-author on the Federal Judicial Center's patent litigation handbook for judges.

Recognized for her exceptional skills, Carolyn has received accolades such as being named a Northern California 'Super Lawyer' in Intellectual Property Litigation and listed as one of the 'Top Women Attorneys' in the region.

Furthermore, she has imparted her knowledge as an Adjunct Professor at UC Hastings College of the Law, where she taught Patent Litigation during the Fall 2018 Semester.

Carolyn Chang's practice areas focus on Patent Litigation and Counseling, Technology Business Disputes, Trade Secret Litigation, and Licensing Negotiations.

She pursued her legal education at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, graduating with a J.D., Cum Laude, and obtained her B.A. in Molecular Biology and Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley.

Currently, Carolyn holds the position of Partner at Marton Ribera Schumann & Chang LLP, following her tenure as a Partner at Fenwick & West and an Associate at Bingham McCutchen.