Professor Patricia Chung

Founder and Managing Partner of Chung Chambers

Professor Patricia Chung, DJN is the Founder and Managing Partner of Chung Chambers, a boutique IP Specialised Legal Firm, President of the International Intellectual Property Commercialization Council (IIPCC) Malaysia, a global NGO and a Permanent Observer to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and Founding President of the Intangible Assets Commercialisation & Strategy Association (IACSA) Malaysia. With over 18 years of legal experience, she specialises in intellectual property (IP), corporate advisory, and dispute resolution, with a strong focus on IP valuation, commercialization, and strategy. A Certified Patent Valuation Analyst (CPVA), registered IP agent, accredited mediator, and Independent Non-Executive Director of a listed company, she has also been appointed as the Adjunct Fellow of University Science of Malaysia (USM) & Adjunct Professor of INTI International. She plays an active role in shaping IP commercialisation ecosystem at both national and international levels and has been invited by WIPO as an IP Expert for its IP Management Clinic and panel discussions. Widely recognised for bridging law, innovation, and industry, she has advised startups, SMEs, and multinational corporations across diverse sectors. A seasoned speaker and moderator, she frequently shares insights on LegalTech, Fintech, AI, ESG, and IP commercialization, contributing to conversations on translating ideas into scalable and sustainable value locally & internationally. She advises corporates, agencies, and startups on IP strategy, valuation, and cross-border technology transfer. A leading voice in ASEAN, she champions intangible assets as strategic levers for industrial policy, semiconductor competitiveness, and innovation diplomacy.