Bernice Chen
About Bernice Chen
Bernice Chen serves as the Assistant General Counsel for Intellectual Property at Synaptics Incorporated, a position she has held since 2016. With a background in engineering and law, she has extensive experience in intellectual property, having previously worked at Qualcomm, Sun Microsystems, and Atheros Communications.
Work at Synaptics
Bernice Chen has served as the Assistant General Counsel for Intellectual Property at Synaptics Incorporated since 2016. In this role, she focuses on managing the company's intellectual property portfolio and providing legal guidance on IP matters. Her responsibilities include overseeing patent strategies and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Previous Experience at Qualcomm
Prior to her current position, Bernice Chen worked at Qualcomm as Senior Patent Counsel from 2011 to 2016. During her five years at Qualcomm, she was involved in various aspects of patent law, contributing to the company's intellectual property strategy and management.
Background in Legal and Engineering Fields
Bernice Chen's career began in engineering, where she worked as an Engineer at Allen-Bradley from 1989 to 1993. She transitioned into the legal field, serving as Associate General Counsel at Sun Microsystems from 1999 to 2004. She also held the position of Director of IP at Atheros Communications from 2007 to 2011, further enhancing her expertise in intellectual property law.
Education and Expertise
Bernice Chen earned her Juris Doctor (JD) from Santa Clara University School of Law, completing her studies from 1995 to 1998. She also holds a degree in Electrical Engineering (EE) from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, which she obtained from 1985 to 1989. Her educational background supports her extensive knowledge in both legal and technical aspects of intellectual property.