WASHINGTON, D.C., February 11, 2026―Brad Y. Chin has joined Duane Morris LLP as a partner in the firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group in its Washington, D.C., office. Chin was previously a partner at Bracewell LLP.
“I am thrilled that so many talented attorneys are choosing to join Duane Morris in 2026,” said Duane Morris Chairman and CEO Matthew A. Taylor. “As our fifth new partner of the year, Brad brings an impressive background as an IP transactional attorney, a patent and trademark prosecutor, an IP portfolio manager and litigator, which will immediately enhance our busy, high-performing intellectual property practice.”
“Our practice capability is comprehensive, and we are continuing to secure significant results for our clients,” said Woody Jameson, chair of Duane Morris’ Intellectual Property Practice Group. “Brad’s experience as a USPTO patent examiner and history in the energy space, along with his engineering and technical fluency in complex areas, is the latest value-add we can offer clients.”
“We have a strong roster of talent in Washington, D.C., and are pleased to welcome Brad to Duane Morris,” said Patrick D. McPherson, managing partner of the firm’s Washington, D.C., office.
Chin is a registered patent attorney who counsels and represents clients concentrated in the energy and high-tech industries. His deep technical experience, industry and market knowledge and background as a chemical engineer equip him to counsel clients in managing IP portfolios and strategic business relationships. Chin’s practice focuses on assisting clients with patent and trademark procurement and enforcement, licensing and technology transfer, invalidity, noninfringement and freedom-to-operate opinions, post-grant review proceedings, IP DFARS/FARS government contracting compliance and corporate due diligence. He prosecutes patents in the chemical, electrical and mechanical arts for U.S. and international clients, particularly in the areas of oil and gas drilling equipment, chemical processing, telecommunications, automotives, robotics, consumer electronics, semiconductors, energy, clean technology, catalytic filtration systems, coatings, food products, medical devices, nanotechnology, electronic healthcare systems and treatments and life sciences. Chin also represents clients in intellectual property litigation matters before state and federal courts. Prior to entering private practice, he served as a patent examiner for the United States Patent and Trademark Office and as an IP manager and counsel at Raytheon Company. Prior to entering the legal profession, Chin served as technology licensing manager for the Technology Licensing Office at Texas A&M University and as a multidisciplined process engineer at Raytheon Company, where he designed and manufactured missile systems. He is a certified Six Sigma Green Belt specialist.
“I’m excited to join such a strong intellectual property practice at Duane Morris,” said Chin. “Coupled with the firm’s industry-driven approach, I’m confident this move will be beneficial for my clients, and I look forward to using my skills and experience to support the firm’s clients.”
Chin is a graduate of Franklin Pierce Law Center (LL.M., 2003, J.D., 2003) and Texas A&M University (B.S. Chemical Engineering, 1997).
Chin is admitted to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the Maryland bar; he is not a D.C. bar member but is supervised by one or more D.C. bar members.
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