Yu-An Chang (Shanghai IP Agency) | Shanghai | Hogan Lovells

Yu-An Chang (Shanghai IP Agency)

Counsel Intellectual Property

Languages

English, Mandarin, Taiwanese

Chang Yu-An

Yu-An Chang (Shanghai IP Agency)
Chang Yu-An
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Yu-An Chang is a Shanghai-based intellectual property lawyer who helps multinational and Chinese companies protect, commercialize, and enhance the value of their intellectual property for business advantage. Recognized by Legal 500 Asia-Pacific for his IP expertise, Yu-An is trusted by clients across industries to navigate complex technology-driven transactions and high-stakes disputes in China and beyond.

Yu-An's practice spans the full spectrum of intellectual property law. He advises on licensing, technology transfers, joint ventures, and strategic collaborations, as well as commercial arrangements that help clients expand into new markets and fields. He has guided companies on IP aspects of mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, financing, investments, and restructuring projects where intellectual property was a critical asset.

On the contentious side, Yu-An represents global brands in trademark, copyright, and patent enforcement, developing practical strategies that protect IP rights and reinforce market position. 

Yu-An’s work has supported clients in consumer goods, retail, education, technology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, chemicals, and energy industries where innovation and intellectual property protection are essential to growth.

Representative experience

Advised a multinational pharmaceutical company on acquisition and licensing of a novel clinical-stage bispecific antibody with Chinese partners, enabling multi-jurisdictional development

Advised a multinational conglomerate on structuring IP and technology licensing and transfer arrangements with Chinese partners to manufacture commercial and industrial energy storage systems

Advised a leading international toy company on trademark, copyright and patent protection, enforcement, and licensing strategies in China

Advised a global medical device company in an IP and technology collaboration with a Chinese partner to develop advanced surgical navigation systems

Advised a international conglomerate on IP and technology licensing arrangements with a Chinese partner for production and distribution of high-performance chemicals across Asia Pacific

Advising international companies on IP aspects of technology-driven mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, and investments in China

Advising international brands in China on IP protection, enforcement and portfolio management strategies to safeguard innovation and strengthen market position

Advising multinational pharmaceutical companies on licensing and collaboration arrangements with Chinese biotech firms

Credentials

Education
  • LL.M., National Taiwan University
  • LL.M. in International Economic Law, University of Warwick
  • LL.B., University of Warwick
Bar admissions and qualifications
  • New York
  • Hong Kong

Recognition

Rising Star, China

Legal 500 Asia-Pacific

2021-2024
Leading Associate, China

Legal 500 Asia-Pacific

2025