Leveraging a strong technical background in physics and electrical engineering, Leo advises technology companies and innovators alike on protecting their most valuable intangible assets. He has broad experience across complex technologies, from semiconductors, artificial intelligence and quantum computing to medical devices, telecommunications and advanced sensing systems.
A registered patent attorney, Leo develops patent strategies aligned with each client’s business goals and manages patent portfolios for both Fortune 500 companies and leading innovators in niche markets. He also brings valuable international perspective from his work as a patent engineer for China’s largest IP law firm, where he prepared or prosecuted hundreds of patent applications.
Leo advises on:
- Patent preparation and prosecution
- Patent litigation
- Post-grant proceedings, including inter partes review
- Legal opinions on patentability, invalidity, non-infringement and freedom-to-operate
Education
- Georgia State University College of Law (J.D., 2018)
- Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (Ph.D., 2012)
- Microelectronics and Solid-State Electronics
- Peking University (B.S., 2007)
- Physics
Bar Admission
- Georgia, 2018
- Admitted to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
Professional Affiliations
- State Bar of Georgia
- Georgia PATENTS, Pro Bono Attorney, 2022-Present
Recognition
- CALI Excellence for the Future Awards for Patent Drafting & Prosecution
- CALI Excellence for the Future Awards for Mergers and Acquisitions
Languages
- Mandarin
