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Van Pelt, Yi & James LLP
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Overview
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Van Pelt, Yi & James LLP is a Silicon Valley-based intellectual property boutique advising technology companies on patent strategy, portfolio management, licensing, due diligence, and IP disputes. The firm's practice spans a broad range of technologies, including AI/ML, software, semiconductors, cybersecurity, telecommunications, wireless communications, and medical devices. With deep legal and technical expertise, the firm helps clients protect, manage, and commercialize intellectual property.
Industry sectors (15)
- Defense
- Artificial Intelligence
- Autonomous Vehicles
- Bioinfomatics
- Blockchain
- Clean Technology
- Cyber Security
- Consumer Hardware
- Consumer/Enterprise Software
- Data Storage
- Fintech
- Quantum Computing
- Robotics
- Semiconductors
- Medical Devices
Capabilities (12)
- Patent Prosecution
- Patent Portfolio Development
- Patent Strategy and Counseling
- Invention Harvesting
- Freedom-to-Operate Analysis
- IP Due Diligence
- Patent Licensing
- Patent Litigation Support
- Post-Grant Proceedings
- Patentability Analysis
- International Patent Portfolio Management
- IP Transactions
Key people
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Lee Van Pelt
Partner
William James
Partner
Andrew Park
Partner
Timothy Hwang
Partner
Jane Qu
Partner
Robyn Wagner
Partner
Michael Schallop
Partner
Janyce Mitchell
Associate
Terry Wong
Associate
Work & experience
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The firm advises clients throughout the innovation lifecycle, from invention harvesting and patent procurement to portfolio development, licensing transactions, freedom-to-operate analyses, due diligence, post-grant proceedings, and patent disputes. Its attorneys regularly work with venture-backed startups, growth-stage companies, and established technology businesses, helping clients align intellectual property strategy with commercial objectives and long-term growth.
Notable work
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Enterprise Software Patent Portfolio Development
2026OngoingSilicon Valley, California
Managed patent portfolio development for a leading enterprise software company from startup through IPO.
Cybersecurity Patent Portfolio Strategy
2026OngoingSilicon Valley, California
Advised a leading cybersecurity company on patent strategy, prosecution, and portfolio development.
Global Patent Portfolio Management
2026OngoingSilicon Valley, California
Managed worldwide patent portfolio strategy and prosecution across major jurisdictions.
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Top figures | Spotlight California
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Partners
28
Company Size
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