Joanna Y. Chen
About Joanna Y. Chen
Joanna Y. Chen is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2023. Joanna Y. Chen is recognized in the following practice areas:
- San Francisco, California
- Intellectual Property Law
- Patent Law
Current Firm: Polsinelli PC
Education: Loyola Marymount University, J.D., graduated 2014
Location: San Francisco, CA
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