Summer Chu’s practice focuses on protecting clients' intellectual property and R&D investments. Summer has extensive experience advising clients on patent strategy and portfolio development, as well as patent enforcement and defensive strategies. In particular, Summer has experience in patent infringement litigation before the U.S. Federal Courts, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, and the International Trade Commission. Her experience also includes drafting and prosecuting both U.S. and international patent applications, conducting freedom-to-operate and clearance investigations, and performing validity and infringement assessments.

Summer previously worked for Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., where she gained a comprehensive understanding of light-emitting diodes, lighting modules, fixtures, and semiconductor-based products.

Summer is appreciated for her personal dedication to solving even the most challenging problems and valued by clients for her multicultural perspective when serving a broad clientele.

Professional Affiliations

• Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO)
• SEMI