Atty. Xiaoyi Yao

Atty. Xiaoyi Yao

Xiaoyi Yao is a lawyer practicing intellectual property. Xiaoyi received a B.S. degree from East China Normal University in 1994, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Santa Monica Santa Monica 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Xiaoyi Yao at a glance

Xiaoyi Yao is an Associate based in Santa Monica, California, practicing at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on ip. Admitted to practice in California (2008). Educated at Loyola University Law School (J.D., 2008) and East China Normal University (B.S. Shanghai, 1994). Serands clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Xiaoyi Yao is a lawyer practicing intellectual property
  • Xiaoyi received a B.S. degree from East China Normal University in 1994, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Xiaoyi practices at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP in Santa Monica, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Xiaoyi Yao's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Xiaoyi 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 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 Santa Monica 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 Xiaoyi Yao

Where is Xiaoyi Yao's law office located?
Xiaoyi Yao's law practice is located in Santa Monica, California. The firm is Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Xiaoyi Yao handle?
Xiaoyi Yao focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Xiaoyi Yao practiced law?
Xiaoyi Yao has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Xiaoyi Yao go to law school?
Xiaoyi Yao earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.S. Shanghai, 1994).
How can I contact Xiaoyi Yao for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Loyola University Law School
- 2008
B.S. Shanghai
East China Normal University
- 1994

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2008

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