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.

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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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1 1st St Suite 12 , Los Altos, California, USA, 94022, Los Altos

+1 (408) 973-2585

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