Atty. Gene J. Yao

Atty. Gene J. Yao

Gene J. Yao is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent application, mergers / acquisitions.

New York New York 26 yrs experience 26 year
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About Gene J. Yao at a glance

Gene J. Yao is a Senior Attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2000) and New York (2013). Educated at University of Virginia J.D. (—) and Dartmouth College B.A. (—). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Gene J. Yao is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent application, mergers / acquisitions
  • Gene received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Gene practices at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Gene J. Yao's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Intellectual Property

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Gene J. Yao's law office located?
Gene J. Yao's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gene J. Yao handle?
Gene J. Yao focuses on patent, ip, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Gene J. Yao practiced law?
Gene J. Yao has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
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Education

University of Virginia J.D.
- In Progress
Dartmouth College B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2000
New York
Admitted: 2013

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