Introduction
Yuanfeng represents technology companies in Patent Trial and Appeal Board post-grant proceedings, federal district court litigation, and Section 337 investigations before the U.S. International Trade Commission.
Yuanfeng Gao focuses on proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, where he handles inter partes reviews, ex parte reexaminations, and related challenges for both petitioners and patent owners. Drawing on his technical background, he coordinates dispute strategies across parallel forums. His work includes case development, discovery, motion practice, and collaboration with technical experts. Yuanfeng also applies his patent preparation and prosecution experience to counsel clients on patent portfolio development and management.
Prior to entering the legal profession, he received scientific training in scalable quantum architectures and cleanroom nanofabrication. His doctoral research focused on designing and nanofabricating low-loss superconducting qubits utilizing single-crystalline silicon nanomembrane shunt capacitors.
Yuanfeng maintains an active pro bono practice, assisting independent inventors and entrepreneurs in securing patent protection and safeguarding their inventions.
Education & credentials
- George Mason University, Antonin Scalia Law School, J.D., Patent Law, 2020
- University of Wisconsin - Madison, Ph.D., Physics, 2014
- University of Wisconsin - Madison, M.S., Physics, 2012
- Nankai University, B.S., Microelectronics, 2007
- District of Columbia
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox, Washington D.C., Patent Agent, Associate, 2015-2022
Professional recognition
Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Intellectual Property Law, 2025-2027
Recognized by Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll, with Honors, 2025
Impact
- American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA), Member, 2024