Atty. Wen Yao

Atty. Wen Yao

Wen Yao is a lawyer practicing commercial law, asia trade, import and export law and 4 other areas of law. Wen received a degree from Foreign School, and has been licensed for 22 years.

Sunnyvale Sunnyvale 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About Wen Yao at a glance

Wen Yao is a business, ip, and m&a attorney based in Sunnyvale, California. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2004), Washington (Inactive) (2006), and California (2006). Educated at Foreign School Northwestern Univ SOL Chicago IL Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University (M.B.A., 2003) and Capital University of Economics and Business (LL.B. Northwestern, 1992). Serands clients in Sunnyvale, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Wen Yao is a lawyer practicing commercial law, asia trade, import and export law and 4 other areas of law
  • Wen received a degree from Foreign School, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Wen practices in Sunnyvale, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Wen Yao's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

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

Wen Yao is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Wen Yao is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Wen Yao

Where is Wen Yao's law office located?
Wen Yao's law practice is located in Sunnyvale, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Wen Yao handle?
Wen Yao focuses on business, ip, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Wen Yao practiced law?
Wen Yao has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Wen Yao go to law school?
Wen Yao earned their education at (M.B.A., 2003); (LL.B. Northwestern, 1992).
How can I contact Wen Yao for a consultation?
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Education

M.B.A.
Foreign School Northwestern Univ SOL Chicago IL Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
- 2003
LL.B. Northwestern
Capital University of Economics and Business
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2004
Washington (Inactive)
Admitted: 2006
California
Admitted: 2006

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