Yanbin Xu, Ph.D.
Partner
Yanbin Xu, Ph.D., practices all aspects of patent law, with a focus on patent litigation before federal district courts and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). His patent litigation experience includes drafting discovery; formulating claim construction, infringement, and validity positions; attending depositions; and assisting technical experts with the preparation of expert reports.
Experience
NFC Technology LLC v. Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd.
Represented NFC Technology in patent enforcement related to its near-field communication technology licensing program.
2:15-cv-00283, E.D. Tex., Judges Gilstrap, Payne
Certain Electronic Devices with Communication Capabilities, Components Thereof, and Related Software
Represented complainant HTC Corp. in an investigation involving certain user interface features in Apple’s iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touches.
337-TA-808, ITC, Judge Gildea
Certain Audiovisual Components
Represented Realtek Semiconductor Corp. in a defensive patent suit relating to IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi) wireless technology. After a full trial, the investigation concluded with the ITC finding in Realtek's favor on non-infringement, invalidity, and complainant's failure to prove the existence of a domestic industry, and the Federal Circuit affirmed.
337-TA-837, ITC, Judge Shaw
Two-Way Radio Equipment and Systems, Related Software, and Components Thereof
337-TA-1053, ITC, Judge McNamara
Azure Networks, LLC v. Sony Electronics, Inc.
6:15-cv-00027, -00018, E.D. Tex., Judge Schroeder
SecureNova, LLC v. LG Electronics, Inc.
2:13-cv-00904, -000905, E.D. Tex., Judges Bryso, Gilstrap, Payne
Insights
Workshop
Guangdong Overseas Intellectual Property Promotion Association Training – Shenzhen
July 17, 2025
Shenzhen
Professional Recognition
"Xu is an electrical engineering PhD whose research was to support the needs of the NASA science community. His technical expertise is invaluable when it comes to drafting and prosecuting patents."
“PhD lawyer Xu has an outstanding research background in electrical and computer engineering and is fantastic behind the scenes in terms of his ability to work up cases and direct strategy.”
News
Award/Ranking
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
June 6, 2024
Intellectual Asset Management (IAM)Press Release
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
July 8, 2022
Intellectual Asset Management (IAM)Press Release
Finnegan Maintains Top Rankings in 2020 IAM Patent 1000 Guide
June 17, 2020
Intellectual Asset Management (IAM)Professional Activities
- American Bar Association
- American Intellectual Property Law Association
- Asian Pacific American Bar Association of the Greater Washington, D.C. Area
Admissions
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- District of Columbia
- Virginia
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Veterans Claims
Education
- Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
- J.D., 2011
- Duke University
- Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, 2006
- Duke University
- M.S., Electrical Engineering, 2003
- University of Science and Technology of China
- B.E., Electrical Engineering, 2001
Languages
- Chinese (Mandarin)
Yanbin's Practices
- Diligence, Licensing, and Opinions
- Standard Essential Patents (SEPs)
- Global IP Enforcement, Litigation, and Trials
- Standard Essential Patents (SEPs)
- Prosecution and Portfolio Management
- Opinions and Counseling
- Standard Essential Patents (SEPs)
Yanbin's Industries
- AI, Electronics, and Information Technology
- Electrical and Computer Technology
- Electronic Devices and Components
- Communications
- Financial Services and Business Systems
- Transportation and Logistics
- Aerospace, Aviation, and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)