楊明道

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楊明道

合夥人

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ming.yang@finnegan.com ming.yang@finnegan.com

Stanford Research Park
3300 Hillview Avenue, 2nd Floor
Palo Alto, CA 94304-1203

Hung Kuo Building
12D, 167 DunHua North Road
Taipei, Taiwan 105406

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楊明道為飛翰加州辦公室主持律師，專精於專利與營業秘密訴訟及仲裁、授權談判、專利佈局、多方複審（IPRs）及智財策略。技術專長包括人工智慧、無線通訊、半導體、積體電路（IC）、軟體、汽車和網路科技。楊律師汲取20年的訴訟、談判和仲裁經驗服務亞洲和美國客戶，並被《智慧財產權管理》雜誌評選為加州的智財之星。

楊律師經常擔任訴訟案件的首席律師，包括美國地方法院、仲裁庭、國際貿易委員會、加州法院和上訴法院的訴訟，處理超過數百件授權爭議及百件訴訟及仲裁案。此外，楊律師承接的訴訟和談判案件亦涉及標準必要專利（SEPs）、公平及合理非歧視條款（FRAND）權利金，與智財授權違約等的爭議。

楊律師的訴訟經驗包括在美國國際貿易委員會（ITC）調查案中代表一積體電路公司與一無線技術產業之知名領導授權廠商所提出的專利侵權之訴做辯護，最終獲判不侵權及專利無效的判決，大獲全勝。亦曾在軟體、影音、半導體、保全監控及家電產業領域中，對非專利實施實體（NPEs）所提出的專利侵權指控做辯護，於許多案件中取得對手的無條件撤訴。也曾代表電腦網路設備供應商及零售品牌商，就競爭對手提出專利侵權的指控做辯護，最終，該競爭對手專利權人自動撤回所有請求。

楊律師經常就訴訟、授權、營業秘密、專利、人工智慧（AI）以及開源軟體（OSS）有關的主題演講、授課及發表文章。曾在知名大學之法學院及商學院擔任客座教授並時常受邀為演講嘉賓，講授專利訴訟、營業秘密保護、標準必要專利（SEPs）及授權談判之議題。楊明道律師獲國立交通大學授予傑出校友獎、『交大甲子領航60』獎，表彰排名前 60 位的傑出業界領袖。

楊律師亦致力於公益事務，幫助需要法律服務的民眾及美國退伍軍人，取得陪審團有利判決、主導和解會議及談判，以及代表承租人爭取權益。楊律師的公益之舉亦獲Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll 表揚及CLSEPA專訪。

Experience

Represented ADATA Technology in patent suit initiated by a non-practicing entity relating to dual-interface flash memory and external or USB memory devices. Developed unconventional arguments and defenses and secured a victory two months after filing of the complaint, resulting in the plaintiff’s voluntary dismissal.

2:17-cv-05023, C.D. Cal., Judges Real, Segal

Defending ADATA against allegations of patent infringement directed to ADATA’s solid state drives. Case was stayed after ADATA filed two IPRs against all asserted patents, and both IPRs have been instituted by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board of the USPTO.

8:16-cv-02005, C.D. Cal., Judges Carney, McCormick, Staton

Represented AAC Technologies in patent suit initiated by a non-practicing entity relating to microstructures, microelectromechanical systems, and semiconductor microphones. Assisted with litigation and discovery in this multi-patent case, securing favorable settlement following attacks on the plaintiff’s infringement positions and patent validity.

2:15-cv-00531, E.D. Tex., Judge Gilstrap

Represented Innolux in suit for breach of IP indemnity against Applied Materials; developed offensive strategies to secure a favorable settlement and business resolution less than three months after filing of complaint.

5:15-cv-01777, N.D. Cal., Judge Koh

Represented Acrox Technologies in patent suit initiated by Logitech relating to computer mouse features; led the defense and negotiation strategies across several related cases and secured a favorable settlement across the parties’ multiple litigations.

3:15-cv-01632, N.D. Cal., Judges Alsup, Spero, Westmore

Represented licensees and licensors in patent and trade secret license negotiations involving standard-essential patents (SEPs), semiconductor or integrated circuit (IC) patents, semiconductor process patents, factory management and automation patents, fitness equipment patents, telecommunication patents, computer networking patents, and other technologies in dozens of license negotiations; represented global companies in various IP license and cross license negotiations, presented and countered infringement assertions, formulated license terms and business arrangements, and prepared license agreements involving SEP patents, non-SEP patents, FRAND issues, MFN issues, audit provisions, arbitration mechanisms, etc.

Represented Acrox Technologies in patent infringement suit against Best Buy, Logitech, Inc., and Logitech International S.A. relating to iPad and tablet keyboards and accessories; developed both offensive and defensive strategies in a related counter suit, formulated arguments and legal positions, and led the parties’ negotiations that resulted in a favorable settlement and business resolution across all of the parties’ litigations.

3:14-cv-04959, N.D. Cal., Judges Donato, Ryu, Spero, Westmore

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

Represented plaintiff SPH America in a patent infringement lawsuit involving 3G technologies.

3:09-cv-02535, S.D. Cal., Judges Bencivengo, Houston, Adler, Battaglia, Crawford, Dembin, Major

Defended VTech against charges of patent infringement on its educational toys using optical pattern recognition; successfully transferred case from E.D. Texas to client's home forum in N.D. Illinois.

6:10-cv-00068, E.D. Tex., Judges Davis, Love
1:10-cv-08291, N.D. Ill., Judges Der-Yeghiayan, Tharp

Supported client Richwave, including conducting legal researches regarding relevant decisions in California.

2006-1-CV-076689, Cal. Super. Ct., Judge Kuhnle

Defended Extreme Networks, D Link Systems, NETGEAR, and ZyXEL Communications in a patent litigation related to network switching technology.

6:08-cv-00061, E.D. Tex., Judges Davis, Love

2:17-cv-05023, C.D. Cal., Judges Real, Segal

Represented ADATA Technology in patent suit initiated by a non-practicing entity relating to solid state drives (SSDs), flash memories, flash memory controllers, and address mapping; led both the district court litigation and the IPRs (inter partes reviews) of the asserted patents and secured a settlement extremely favorable to the client and leading to the dismissal of the litigation and termination of two IPRs.

8:16-cv-02005, C.D. Cal., Judges Carney, McCormick, Staton

2:15-cv-00531, E.D. Tex., Judge Gilstrap

5:15-cv-01777, N.D. Cal., Judge Koh

3:15-cv-01632, N.D. Cal., Judges Alsup, Spero, Westmore

Represented CSRC in two arbitrations and one litigation relating to exclusive licenses and patent assignments for patents directed to treating Pompe Disease, a rare genetic disorder that is often fatal if untreated. Secured a $180 million settlement from Genzyme.

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Insights

Conference

IPBC Global 2026 IPBC Global 2026

June 15-17, 2026

San Diego

Virtual Seminar

ITRI IP Week ITRI IP Week

June 4, 2026

Virtual

Seminar

IP Strategy at the Crossroads: Technology, Enforcement, and Contracts IP Strategy at the Crossroads: Technology, Enforcement, and Contracts

May 15, 2026

Taipei

Articles

BIS’s New 2026 License Review Process for AI Chips BIS’s New 2026 License Review Process for AI Chips

February 6, 2026

Webinar

U.S. Export Control—A Shifting Landscape for AI, Semiconductor, and Other Techs – Asia audience U.S. Export Control—A Shifting Landscape for AI, Semiconductor, and Other Techs – Asia audience

December 11, 2025

Webinar

U.S. Export Control—A Shifting Landscape for AI, Semiconductor, and Other Techs - US audience U.S. Export Control—A Shifting Landscape for AI, Semiconductor, and Other Techs - US audience

December 3, 2025

Webinar

Professional Recognition

“Ming-Tao Yang splits his time between Palo Alto and Taipei and is particularly well known for his work in complex patent litigation. His experience in first-chairing US litigation and arbitrations allows him to bring a commercially grounded, outcome-driven approach to contentious matters involving Taiwanese clients.”

“Also recommended is Ming-Tao Yang, who is notably skilled in cases involving software and electronics.”

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)

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Finnegan Remains a Top Tier Firm in the 2025 Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars Rankings

May 30, 2025

Managing Intellectual Property

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56 Finnegan Attorneys Recognized on the 2024 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll 56 Finnegan Attorneys Recognized on the 2024 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll

April 24, 2025

DC Bar

Award/Ranking

Finnegan Named a “True Trailblazer” for Its Continued Commitment to Mansfield Certification Process Finnegan Named a “True Trailblazer” for Its Continued Commitment to Mansfield Certification Process

August 16, 2024

Diversity & the Bar

Award/Ranking

Finnegan Ranks at the Top of the Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars Rankings Finnegan Ranks at the Top of the Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars Rankings

June 28, 2024

Managing Intellectual Property

Award/Ranking

The American Lawyer Ranks Finnegan a Top 10 Firm for Minority Representation The American Lawyer Ranks Finnegan a Top 10 Firm for Minority Representation

June 25, 2024

The American Lawyer

Admissions and Education

Admissions

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
District of Columbia
California

U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Supreme Court of the United States
U.S. District Court, N.D. California
U.S. District Court, C.D. California
U.S. District Court, S.D. California

Education

George Washington University Law School: J.D., with high honors, 2002

National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan: M.S., Mechanical Engineering, 1995

National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan: B.S., Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, 1994

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)

楊's Practices

AI + Finnegan: AI + Patent; AI + Trade Secrets
盡職調查、授權、和意見書: Due Diligence; 出口管制; Licensing, Pooling, and Other Transactions; Opinions and Counseling; 標準必要專利 (SEPs)
Global IP Enforcement, Litigation, and Trials: Arbitration and Other ADR; 設計權利; Due Diligence; Federal Circuit and Supreme Court Appeals; ITC Section 337 Investigations and Trials; Patent Litigation and Trials; 標準必要專利 (SEPs); 營業秘密; Trademark Litigation and Trials
專利局受理之無效程序: 單方再審查; 專利審理暨訴願委員會受理之無效程序：多方複審及核准後複審
智財權申請及組合管理: 設計權利; 單方再審查; IP Portfolio Management; Patent Drafting and Prosecution; Patent Reissues; 標準必要專利 (SEPs); 營業秘密

楊's Industries

電子與資訊科技: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML); Electrical and Computer Technology; Electronic Devices and Components; Nanotechnology; Robotics
化學、工業、與材料: Additive Manufacturing
通訊: 金融服務與商業系統; Internet of Things (IoT)
消費品與服務: Consumer Products
餐旅、電競、與休閒: Sports, Fitness, and Outdoor Recreation
生命科學: 數位醫療; 醫療器材和診斷
運輸與物流: Automotive and Smart Mobility Tech

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