Mandy (Yen-Yu) Chuang

Senior IP Technical Specialist

+44 (0)20 7864 2847 +44 (0)20 7864 2847
mandy.chuang@finnegan.com mandy.chuang@finnegan.com

1 London Bridge
London, United Kingdom SE1 9BG

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Mandy (Yen-Yu) Chuang is an intellectual property (IP) strategist and technology professional with more than 20 years of experience spanning patent prosecution, litigation, licensing, standards development, and corporate strategy. Leveraging a background in electrical and electro-optical engineering, Mandy advises on the protection, enforcement, and commercialization of innovations across a broad range of technical fields, including 5G, 6G, and Wi-Fi 6/7 wireless communications, semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), image signal processing, and power management.

Mandy provides technical and strategic support in international IP disputes, including cases relating to Standard-Essential Patent (SEP) litigations and Fair, Reasonable, and Non-Discriminatory (FRAND) licensing disputes, across multiple jurisdictions, including the United Kingdom, the Unified Patent Court (UPC), Germany, the United States, and China.

Prior to joining Finnegan, Mandy served as a senior technical manager for a global fabless semiconductor company, working at the intersection of advanced communication technology development and IP strategy. She played a key role in shaping the organization’s 6G innovation and broader IP strategy, collaborated with global standards organizations and leading industry players, and guided inventors through the entire patent lifecycle.

Mandy began her career in private practice as a senior technology and IP advisor, where she focused on patent prosecution and licensing negotiations involving semiconductor manufacturing, circuit design, software systems, and liquid crystal displays (LCDs).

Admissions and Education

Education

National Taiwan University: M.S., Electro-optical Engineering,
summa cum laude, 2002

National Taiwan University: B.S., Electrical Engineering,
magna cum laude, 2000

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Taiwanese

Mandy's Practices

Diligence, Licensing, and Opinions: Licensing, Pooling, and Other Transactions
Global IP Enforcement, Litigation, and Trials: Patent Litigation and Trials; Standard Essential Patents (SEPs)
Prosecution and Portfolio Management: IP Portfolio Management; Patent Drafting and Prosecution

Mandy's Industries

AI, Electronics, and Information Technology: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML); Electrical and Computer Technology; Electronic Devices and Components
Communications: Internet of Things (IoT)
Consumer Goods and Services: Consumer Products