ILS Welcomes Patent Litigation Partner Andy Yu, Strengthening Its High-Stakes IP Litigation Practice

ILS is pleased to announce that Andy Yu, Esq., an accomplished intellectual property litigator, has joined the firm as Partner. His arrival marks a significant step in ILS's continued expansion of its intellectual property practice, strengthening the firm's ability to represent U.S. and international businesses in complex, high-stakes disputes involving cutting-edge technologies, substantial commercial interests, and cross-border operations.

A Proven Track Record in High-Stakes Patent Litigation

With nearly 15 years of legal experience, Andy has built a distinguished practice representing technology and life sciences companies in complex patent disputes before U.S. federal courts and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC).

Having practiced at leading litigation firms including Quinn Emanuel and Mintz Levin, Andy brings extensive experience across semiconductors, consumer electronics, wireless communications, software, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical devices.

His representative matters include:

• Google | Wireless Audio Patent Litigation: Represented Google in complex litigation involving 12 patents covering wireless device setup, synchronized playback, and group control technologies. Secured favorable claim construction rulings in May 2026.

• AMD | Graphics Processing Patent Litigation: Represented AMD in an ITC investigation involving graphics processing technologies, securing an exclusion order restricting the importation of infringing products into the United States.

• Netlist | Global Patent Settlement: Represented Netlist in patent disputes against SK Hynix, which culminated in a global settlement involving $40 million in patent licensing payments and a $600 million product supply commitment.

• Genevant | Biotechnology Patent Litigation: Represented Genevant in litigation against Pfizer and BioNTech involving lipid nanoparticle (LNP) patents covering key technologies used in COVID-19 vaccines. Secured favorable claim construction rulings in September 2025.

For businesses, the stakes in major patent litigation extend far beyond the courtroom. These disputes can determine whether critical technologies reach the market, whether products remain commercially viable, and whether companies can protect their competitive positions.

Andy's experience in high-value patent disputes further strengthens ILS's ability to help clients protect critical intellectual property, navigate commercial risks, and safeguard the business value of their innovations.

Strengthening IP Protection for Companies Expanding into the U.S.

For Andy, joining ILS represents an opportunity to combine his patent litigation experience with the firm's broader capabilities across commercial litigation, corporate transactions, and cross-border legal matters.

"I look forward to working closely with our intellectual property team and colleagues across the firm to build a stronger, more integrated IP practice," said Andy. "By bringing together our respective strengths, we can provide clients with more comprehensive legal support as their businesses grow and their needs become increasingly complex."

His vision reflects the evolving challenges facing international businesses entering and operating in the U.S. market.

Over the past decade, Andy has observed growing demand for intellectual property counsel among Chinese companies expanding into the United States. What began largely as trademark and design patent disputes involving cross-border e-commerce has evolved into increasingly sophisticated litigation involving innovative products, trade secrets, and complex technologies.

Andy further noted, “As more companies move beyond product exports to technology development and global competition, intellectual property has become a critical business consideration. Patent disputes, trade secret claims, and other IP challenges can directly affect market entry, product commercialization, and long-term commercial interests.”

By combining Andy's federal court and ITC litigation experience with ILS's strengths in commercial disputes, corporate transactions, and cross-border matters, the firm is positioned to provide businesses with more coordinated legal strategies for protecting their innovations and competing in the U.S. market.

Building a Stronger, Integrated Intellectual Property Practice

Andy's arrival comes at a pivotal time in the expansion of ILS's intellectual property practice.

With Mei Tsang, Esq., serving as Partner and Head of the Intellectual Property Practice Group, ILS is building a comprehensive practice spanning high-stakes IP litigation, domestic and international patent and trademark portfolio development, commercial licensing, and strategic transactions.

Mei's extensive experience in intellectual property strategy, complex dispute resolution, and practice leadership complements Andy's background in technically sophisticated patent litigation and commercially significant disputes.

Together, their capabilities further strengthen the firm's ability to serve technology, life sciences, and multinational businesses facing complex intellectual property challenges.

Richard Liu, Esq., Managing Partner of ILS, welcomed Andy's arrival:

"Andy is one of the most talented individuals I know. He brings exceptional legal ability and a deep understanding of patents, science, and technology. His experience and expertise will be a tremendous asset to our intellectual property team."

Investing in Exceptional Talent. Building the Next Generation of a Global Law Firm.

ILS's growth is driven by a clear ambition: to bring together exceptional legal talent with the expertise, international perspective, and business judgment needed to build the next generation of a global law firm.

That vision goes beyond expanding the firm's headcount. It means building a platform where accomplished attorneys can collaborate across practices, develop sophisticated legal solutions, and deliver meaningful results for clients operating in an increasingly complex business environment.

From Mei Tsang's leadership of the Intellectual Property Practice Group to Andy Yu's extensive experience in high-stakes patent litigation, ILS continues to translate its global ambitions into stronger capabilities and broader client service.

Andy's arrival represents another important milestone in that commitment—and another step toward building a firm defined by exceptional talent, sophisticated legal counsel, and lasting client relationships.

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As a Partner at ILS, Andy Yu focuses on high-stakes IP litigation and strategic counseling, representing technology and life sciences companies in complex patent disputes before U.S. federal courts and the ITC. He combines legal expertise with business insight to protect innovation, resolve disputes, and safeguard clients' commercial interests.

Previously with Quinn Emanuel and Mintz Levin, Andy also served as General Counsel to a technology startup. His background in law, technology, and business enables him to develop practical legal strategies that manage risk, protect business value, and advance clients' long-term goals.

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