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26 February 2025

Celebrating LGBT History Month: Ann Mei Chang – Innovator, Patent Holder, And Champion For Inclusion In Tech

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Marks & Clerk

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Marks & Clerk is one of the UK’s foremost firms of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys. Our attorneys and solicitors are wired directly into the UK’s leading business and innovation economies. Alongside this we have offices in 9 international locations covering the EU, Canada and Asia, meaning we offer clients the best possible service locally, nationally and internationally.
At Marks & Clerk, we are proud to support LGBT History Month and celebrate trailblazers like Ann Mei Chang, whose contributions to innovation and advocacy continue to inspire.
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At Marks & Clerk, we are proud to support LGBT History Month and celebrate trailblazers like Ann Mei Chang, whose contributions to innovation and advocacy continue to inspire.

Ann Mei Chang is a prominent figure in the tech world; as an engineer and tech expert, her career includes leadership roles at top organisations like Google, where she was Senior Engineering Director, and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). She has a number of patents to her name, including US8261258B1, and is author of the book "Lean Impact – How to Innovate for Radically Greater Social Good".

Ann Mei Chang is also known for her advocacy of diversity, inclusion, and social impact. As an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, she has been a strong supporter of initiatives aimed at providing a platform for underrepresented voices, particularly in the technology sector, and has presented at conferences including TedX-MidAtlantic and Lesbians Who Tech.

Favourite quote: "Innovation comes from the unexpected, from bringing disparate perspectives together."

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Marks & Clerk is one of the UK’s foremost firms of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys. Our attorneys and solicitors are wired directly into the UK’s leading business and innovation economies. Alongside this we have offices in 9 international locations covering the EU, Canada and Asia, meaning we offer clients the best possible service locally, nationally and internationally.

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