Atty. Cong Yao

Atty. Cong Yao

Cong Yao is a lawyer practicing life sciences & biotechnology, intellectual property. Cong has been licensed for 12 years.

Lexington Lexington 12 Years Experience 12 year
Call (857) 491-4165

Profile Summary

About Cong Yao at a glance

Cong Yao is an Associate Attorney based in Lexington, Massachusetts. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on ip. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2014), Massachusetts (2014), New York (2016), and New York (2016). Educated at Boston University School of Law J.D. (—). Serves clients in Lexington, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Cong Yao is a lawyer practicing life sciences & biotechnology, intellectual property
  • Cong has been licensed for 12 years
  • Cong practices in Lexington, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Cong Yao's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Cong Yao handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lexington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Cong Yao's law office located?
Cong Yao's law practice is located in Lexington, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Cong Yao handle?
Cong Yao focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Cong Yao practiced law?
Cong Yao has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
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Education

Boston University School of Law J.D.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 2014
Massachusetts
Admitted: 2014
New York
Admitted: 2016
New York
Admitted: 2016
California
Admitted: 2018
California
Admitted: 2018
Washington
Admitted: 2019
Washington
Admitted: 2019

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