Atty. David Yin

Atty. David Yin

David Yin is a versatile trial and appellate advocate who represents the world’s leading technology, life sciences, and financial services companies in high-stakes litigation, arbitration and regulatory matters. He focuses his practice on complex litigation regarding intellectual property—including patent infringement, trade secret misappropriation, and licensing disputes.

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Profile Summary

About David Yin at a glance

David Yin is a patent, ip, and appellate attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar and New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at New York University (J.D., 2014) and Columbia University (BA, 2009). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent (2026). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David Yin is a versatile trial and appellate advocate who represents the world’s leading technology, life sciences, and financial services companies in high-stakes litigation, arbitration and regulatory matters
  • He focuses his practice on complex litigation regarding intellectual property—including patent infringement, trade secret misappropriation, and licensing disputes
  • His cases have involved a diverse array of technologies, ranging from wireless communications and computer memory to molecular diagnostics and pulse oximetry
  • He represents clients in district courts across the country, before the U.S
  • International Trade Commission, and at the appellate level

Practice Areas Explained

David Yin's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

David Yin is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in District of Columbia →

Intellectual Property

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

David Yin is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in District of Columbia →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

David Yin is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Yin

Where is David Yin's law office located?
David Yin's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Yin handle?
David Yin focuses on patent, ip, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
Where did David Yin go to law school?
David Yin earned their education at (J.D., 2014); (BA, 2009).
How can I contact David Yin for a consultation?
You can contact David Yin directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David Yin received?
David Yin's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent.

Education

J.D.
New York University
- 2014
BA
Columbia University
- 2009

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent
- 2026

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
New York, New York State Bar Association

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