Hongchang “Richard” Deng

Hongchang “Richard” Deng is the Founding Attorney of LawMay P.C., a U.S.-based law firm dedicated to representing cross-border e-commerce businesses in complex intellectual property litigation. Licensed to practice in both China and California, and admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Richard brings a unique dual-jurisdiction perspective to every case. He is also a registered U.S. patent attorney, a Chinese patent agent, and a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS).

Recognized as a rising star in foreign-related legal services by both Guangdong Province and the City of Shenzhen, Richard also serves as an expert member of the Guangdong Intellectual Property Protection Association. His achievements have been repeatedly acknowledged through numerous awards, including:

• Typical Case in International Trade and Investment (2023) – awarded by the Shenzhen Lawyers Association in 2024

• Typical Case in Trade Secret Enforcement (2023) – awarded by the Shenzhen Administration for Market Regulation

• Key Learning Case in IP Protection (2023) – awarded by the Guangdong IP Protection Association

• Top 10 IP Cases Handled by Shenzhen Lawyers (2020–2022) – awarded annually by the Shenzhen Lawyers Association

• Major Event in Trade Secret Protection (2020) – awarded by the Guangdong Administration for Market Regulation

Richard has successfully led numerous cases in U.S. federal courts involving declaratory judgment (DJ) actions, motions for Temporary Restraining Orders (TROs), and preliminary injunctions to lift malicious Amazon takedowns. He has also represented clients in Section 337 investigations before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), and in patent validity challenges before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).

Richard is known for delivering swift and effective results in high-pressure, time-sensitive scenarios. In one landmark case, he helped a client restore its core Amazon listings within ten business days by obtaining a TRO from the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington—likely the first instance where such relief was granted on a first application in a cross-border IP dispute.

Representative Recent Cases Include:

• Successfully defended against design patent TRO and PI motions in multiple Amazon-related lawsuits in 2024, securing favorable rulings for Chinese e-commerce clients.

• Obtained favorable administrative rulings in China in support of a leading e-cigarette company’s patent enforcement strategy, guiding investigations and evidence collection from local authorities.

• Led third-party observations against a malicious U.S. utility patent application filed by a competitor, resulting in a narrowed claim scope in 2024.

• Revived and advanced prosecution of suspended U.S. trademark applications, overcoming descriptiveness and likelihood of confusion rejections.

• Advised a top Amazon seller on non-infringement opinions and design-around strategies regarding U.S. patents, working closely with U.S. litigation counsel.

• Represented SHEIN-affiliated stores in U.S. design patent cases, achieving low-cost settlements through effective cross-border negotiation.

• Defended Amazon sellers in Schedule A TRO lawsuits, securing settlements at a fraction of the plaintiff’s demands.

• Achieved zero-dollar settlement and link reinstatement for a store accused of design patent infringement via Amazon takedown.

• Assisted multiple clients in resolving high-profile IP disputes with global brands such as Nike, General Motors, Casio, and Mattel.

• Brought and prevailed in multiple TRO and PI proceedings on behalf of U.S. trademark and design patent owners in 2024.

• Successfully challenged bad-faith trademarks and brand hijacking through invalidation and Amazon Brand Registry appeals.

• Provided non-infringement opinions to numerous major Chinese manufacturers and brands preparing to launch in the U.S. market.

• Represented Amazon sellers in APEX patent disputes and subsequently secured full reinstatement through federal DJ actions.

• Played a key role in U.S. ITC investigation 337-TA-1328, helping clients eliminate design patent, trademark, and trade dress claims through motions and negotiation, resulting in full resolution without payment of damages.

• Achieved landmark administrative enforcement in a major trade secret misappropriation case involving robot toy designs, leading to penalties and industry recognition.

• Secured preliminary injunctions and substantial liquidated damages in trade secret and NDA disputes for international manufacturing clients.

• Represented Chinese and foreign clients in multimillion-dollar arbitration and litigation involving technology and IP contracts across jurisdictions including Canada, Germany, and China.

• Provided IP due diligence and structuring advice for M&A involving Amazon sellers affected by pending Section 337 investigations.

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Richard’s practice is rooted in the belief that effective legal action in cross-border e-commerce requires speed, clarity, and mastery of both Chinese and American systems. He and his team are committed to defending innovation, securing market access, and protecting business continuity for clients operating in fast-moving, high-stakes industries.