We are delighted to announce that Spring Chang, Founding Partner of Chang Tsi & Partners, has been awarded as Diversity Champions in IP by World IP Review. The second-ever WIPR Diversity Champions list celebrates those who have worked tirelessly to create a brighter future for all aspiring IP practitioners. and Spring Chang is the first champion from China. As commented by the editors, Chang "has pledged to create a diverse and inclusive working environment where every employee feels included and valued", and "more than 70% of the managers and 75% of the overall employees of Chang Tsi & Partners are women".
For a long time, Chang Tsi & Partners has followed the "Women's Empowerment Principles" jointly formulated by UN Women and the United Nations Global Compact. We respect and support all male and female employees, strengthen the career development of female employees, and disclose relevant data every year.
Beginning on December 3, 2022, trademark applicants will have three months (with a possible three-month extension), instead of the current six months, to respond to office actions issued during the examination of a trademark application at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). This change only applies to office actions issued on or after December 3.
Named the World's Leading Intellectual Property Lawyer by Chambers & Partners, Spring Chang has advised and represented numerous world's leading firms in a wide array of business sectors such as electronics, consumer, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, apparel, and jewelry. Today's interview brings Spring's personal story as a female lawyer and her efforts on promoting diversity at Chang Tsi & Partners.