Edward Yao is counsel in the firm's Beijing office. His practice includes various intellectual property-related matters as well as dispute resolution.

He focuses his practice on IP creation, protection, and enforcement, anti-counterfeiting, litigation, dispute resolution, and licensing programs in China. He specializes in developing and implementing comprehensive and effective IP strategies for multinational corporations.

He has represented some of the world’s most famous brands (including the Top 10 brands) in a broad range of industries, including but not limited to technology, financial services, wine, education, clothing and luxury goods, pharmaceutical, hospitality, food, and restaurant services. He handled a number of high-profile cases in China, including obtaining the title of a well-known trademark.