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Professionals

Mr. Yao founded Yao Legal Services, Inc. in 2012 and specializes in procuring patents for complex electronic and computer technologies. The breadth and depth of his technical training from both academia and industry allows him to assist clients to protect their most sophisticated inventions. Mr. Yao also advises clients on patent portfolio management and international patenting strategies.
Education: J.D., University of California, Davis, School of Law; Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering, UC Davis; B.E., Electrical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing.
Technology Expertise: Computer software, cloud computing, circuits, semiconductor devices, communication networks, AI/ML, and blockchain. His clientele includes both Fortune 500 and start-up companies.

Ms. Mo is a patent attorney with over 20 years of expertise in the field of intellectual property. Prior to joining Yao Legal Services, Ms. Mo was an attorney at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, where her practice focused on high stakes, complex patent litigation. Ms. Mo has advised clients on licensing and intellectual property matters relating to various corporate transactions.
Education: J.D., University of San Diego School of Law, 2003; B.S., Computer Science, Stanford University, 1997.
Technology Expertise: Software, AI/ML, data storage/management, networks, and health systems. Prior to practicing law, Ms. Mo was a software developer and Senior Engineer with Sapient Corporation.

Ms. Du has broad understanding of physics and electrical and computer engineering principles and technologies, with a deep focus on optical networking and optoelectronic devices. She specializes in prosecuting patent applications for complex electronic and computer technologies. Her extensive technical experience enables her to help clients protect sophisticated intellectual property.
Education: Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of California, Davis; M.S., Electrical and Computer Engineering, UC Davis; M.S., Physics, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater; B.S., Acoustics, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China.
Technology Expertise: Computer and telecom networks, AI/ML, blockchain, devices, and systems.

Mr. Reaz has been a patent agent since 2011 and specializes in drafting and prosecuting patents on complex computer software and networking technologies. His extensive technical experience enables him to help clients protect sophisticated intellectual property.
Education: Ph.D., Computer Science, University of California, Davis, 2011; M.S., Computer Science, University of Oklahoma, Norman, 2006; B.S., summa cum laude, Computer Science, North South University, Bangladesh, 2003.
Technology Expertise: Computer software and systems, cloud computing, blockchain, AI/ML and communication networks.

Ms. Stacy is responsible for the filing and prosecution of domestic and foreign patent applications. She is also in charge of maintaining client-specific dockets and managing office-related matters.