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  • 901 New York Avenue, NW
  • Washington, DC 20001-4413
+1 202 408 4213
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Qingyu Yin

Partner

  • +1 202 408 4213 +1 202 408 4213
  • qingyu.yin@finnegan.com qingyu.yin@finnegan.com
  • 901 New York Avenue, NW
  • Washington, DC 20001-4413
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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.
 

Experience

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.

Represented defendant CosMX in a patent infringement case in the Eastern District of Texas involving ATL’s patents related to lithium-ion battery technology. Secured a jury verdict of invalidity in favor of CosMX for two of the three asserted patents.

2:22-cv-00232, E.D. Tex., Judge Gilstrap

iFlight Technology Company, Ltd. et al. v. ITC

Represented intervenors-cross-appellants DJI in Federal Circuit appeal and cross-appeal from ITC Investigation No. 337-TA-1133 regarding unmanned aerial vehicles.

21-1082, -1363, Fed. Cir.

SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. v. Synergy Drone, LLC

Successfully represented petitioner DJI at the PTAB in a series of IPRs against five Synergy Drone patents, resulting in cancellation of all 76 claims related to unmanned aerial vehicles. As a result, Drone-Control dropped its related patent infringement case in the Western District of Texas.

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

Represented respondent DJI Technology Inc. in patent litigation involving drone technology.

337-TA-1133, ITC, Judge Bullock

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Insights

Event

ITC 337 Drone Case Study ITC 337 Drone Case Study

December 9-10, 2020

Webinar

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 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 Finnegan China's 10th Anniversary Special Symposium on Intellectual Property in Beijing — Empowering Chinese Enterprises in Innovation and IP Protection

June 5, 2018

Beijing

Workshop

Advanced IP Workshop—The Hoverboard War: The Section 337 Investigations at the ITC Advanced IP Workshop—The Hoverboard War: The Section 337 Investigations at the ITC

August 22, 2017

Shanghai

Workshop

Advanced Intellectual Property Workshop–A Practical Guide for Chinese Companies on U.S. Patent Disputes and Licensing Matters Advanced Intellectual Property Workshop–A Practical Guide for Chinese Companies on U.S. Patent Disputes and Licensing Matters

May 12, 2016

Beijing

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Professional Recognition

"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

News

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

Intellectual Asset Management (IAM)
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Professional Activities

  • American Bar Association
  • American Intellectual Property Law Association
  • Virginia Bar Association
Admissions and Education

Admissions

  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
  • District of Columbia
  • Virginia

Education

Georgetown University Law Center
J.D., 2006
Yale University
M.Phil., Electrical Engineering, 2001
Yale University
M.S., Electrical Engineering, 1999
Tsinghua University, China
B.S., Electronics Engineering, 1998

Languages

  • Chinese (Mandarin)

Qingyu's Practices

Global IP Enforcement, Litigation, and Trials
ITC Section 337 Investigations and Trials
Patent Litigation and Trials
Patent Office Invalidation Proceedings
PTAB Invalidation Proceedings: IPR and PGR

Qingyu's Industries

AI, Electronics, and Information Technology
Electrical and Computer Technology
Electronic Devices and Components
Communications
Internet of Things (IoT)
Life Sciences
Medical Device and Diagnostics

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