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Qingyu Yin has significant experience in intellectual property disputes, including Section 337 investigations before the International Trade Commission (ITC), litigations in district courts, arbitrations, mediations, and negotiations. He frequently serves as lead counsel in these disputes. Qingyu has successfully resolved several high-stakes disputes for Chinese clients in smartphone, telecommunications, and medical devices areas.
Qingyu also helps clients develop and manage important patent portfolios. His patent litigation experience provides guidance in strategizing the preparation and filings of patent applications in the U.S. and worldwide, as well as analyzing risks before a client launches a product on the U.S. market. Recognized by Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) for his practice in the D.C. region and by The Legal 500 U.S. for patent licensing and transactional work and for ITC patent litigation, he works with a wide range of technologies, including telecommunications, electronics, circuits, unmanned vehicles, personal transporters (hoverboards), semiconductors, materials science, optical communications, software, and information technology. He has served as main trial lawyer and has managed all aspects of the investigations. Notably, he represented HTC Corp. and affiliates against Apple in multiple ITC investigations involving LTE and imaging processing technologies.
Qingyu travels extensively to China to present on intellectual property topics and provide opinions, assessments, and evaluations on IP issues. Many years of experience in dispute resolution and IP asset management, combined with his native Chinese background, enable him to effectively and efficiently advise Chinese clients.
Qingyu has been recognized on the Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll.
Bell Northern Research, LLC v. HMD America, Inc. et al.
Represented Unisoc Technologies Co. Ltd. in a patent litigation involving mobile phones and tablets. Secured a dismissal of the proceeding under Rule 12 with the Court holding it lacked personal jurisdiction over Unisoc.
1:22-cv-22706, S.D. Fla., Judge Scola
Ningde Amperex Technology Limited v. Zhuhai CosMX Battery Co., Ltd.
2:22-cv-00232, E.D. Tex., Judge Gilstrap
iFlight Technology Company, Ltd. et al. v. ITC
21-1082, -1363, Fed. Cir.
SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. v. Synergy Drone, LLC
IPR2018-00204, -00205, -00206, -00207, -00208, PTAB, Judges Goodson, Ippolito, Scanlon
1:17-cv-00242, W.D. Tex., Judge Yeakel
Daedalus Blue LLC v. SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. et al.
Successfully represented DJI in a patent litigation involving drone technology and succeeded in getting the entirety of plaintiff’s damages expert’s report excluded under Daubert on the eve of trial, driving a favorable resolution.
6:20-cv-00073, W.D. Tex., Judge Albright
Certain Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Components Thereof
337-TA-1133, ITC, Judge Bullock
IP Updates
Latest Development in the DJI-Autel Disputes Latest Development in the DJI-Autel Disputes
August 24, 2020
Seminar
Finnegan China's 10th Anniversary Special Symposium on Intellectual Property in Shanghai — Empowering Chinese Enterprises in Innovation and IP Protection Finnegan China's 10th Anniversary Special Symposium on Intellectual Property in Shanghai — Empowering Chinese Enterprises in Innovation and IP Protection
June 7, 2018
Shanghai
Seminar
Finnegan China's 10th Anniversary Special Symposium on Intellectual Property in Beijing — Empowering Chinese Enterprises in Innovation and IP Protection Finnegan China's 10th Anniversary Special Symposium on Intellectual Property in Beijing — Empowering Chinese Enterprises in Innovation and IP Protection
June 5, 2018
Beijing
"Yin is a go-to for Chinese companies in the smartphone, telecommunications and medical device fields who are looking to protect and enforce their patent rights through contentious proceedings."
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“Qingyu Yin’s sterling representation of Chinese entities at the ITC nets him a first appearance in the IAM Patent 1000…Yin is also on hand for colleagues as they represent Chinese companies and recently teamed up with transactions pro Brian Kacedon on a patent pool licensing engagement.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“Qingyu and Brian are good listeners with an exact understanding of their clients’ needs. They resolve problems in a timely fashion and are experienced lawyers who you always learn something from.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“Qingyu Yin has ‘significant experience in IP disputes with Chinese clients.’”
Legal 500 United States
"Yin is a vital touchpoint for Chinese clients.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
"Yin is a go-to for Chinese companies in the smartphone, telecommunications and medical device fields who are looking to protect and enforce their patent rights through contentious proceedings."
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“Qingyu Yin’s sterling representation of Chinese entities at the ITC nets him a first appearance in the IAM Patent 1000…Yin is also on hand for colleagues as they represent Chinese companies and recently teamed up with transactions pro Brian Kacedon on a patent pool licensing engagement.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“Qingyu and Brian are good listeners with an exact understanding of their clients’ needs. They resolve problems in a timely fashion and are experienced lawyers who you always learn something from.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
“Qingyu Yin has ‘significant experience in IP disputes with Chinese clients.’”
Legal 500 United States
"Yin is a vital touchpoint for Chinese clients.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
Award/Ranking
Finnegan Earns Top Rankings in 2026 IAM Patent 1000 Guide; Nearly 60 Attorneys Ranked Finnegan Earns Top Rankings in 2026 IAM Patent 1000 Guide; Nearly 60 Attorneys Ranked
May 28, 2026
Intellectual Asset Management (IAM)Award/Ranking
50 Finnegan Attorneys Ranked in the 2025 IAM Patent 1000 50 Finnegan Attorneys Ranked in the 2025 IAM Patent 1000
June 2, 2025
Intellectual Asset Management (IAM)Award/Ranking
46 Finnegan Attorneys Ranked in 2024 IAM Patent 1000 46 Finnegan Attorneys Ranked in 2024 IAM Patent 1000
June 6, 2024
Intellectual Asset Management (IAM)Award/Ranking
60 Finnegan Attorneys Named to 2023 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll 60 Finnegan Attorneys Named to 2023 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll
May 15, 2024
Press Release
Finnegan Receives Top Rankings from Intellectual Asset Management; 46 Attorneys Ranked Finnegan Receives Top Rankings from Intellectual Asset Management; 46 Attorneys Ranked
June 30, 2023
Intellectual Asset Management (IAM)Press Release
45 Finnegan Attorneys Recommended by Intellectual Asset Management; Firm Continues to Be Top Ranked 45 Finnegan Attorneys Recommended by Intellectual Asset Management; Firm Continues to Be Top Ranked
July 8, 2022
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