Yuhe Liu, PhD

Dr. Yuhe Liu, PhD, focuses his practice on patent prosecution and litigation, drawing on extensive scientific and industry experience to advise clients across the life sciences and emerging technology sectors. His work spans a wide range of technologies, including molecular genetics, biotechnology, immunology, gene and cell therapy, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.

Before his current role as an associate, Dr. Liu served as a patent agent at McDermott Will & Schulte and other international law firms. Earlier in his career, he worked as a quantitative geneticist at a computational plant breeding company and as a senior molecular biologist at a seeds and biotechnology solutions company.

• Managed patent matters for clients ranging from startups, Fortune 500 companies, universities and research institutes*
• Successfully prosecuted patent applications relating to plant biotechnology, gene editing, immunotherapy and molecular diagnostics*
• Drafted legal opinions concerning patent invalidity and non-infringement*
• Co-authored peer-reviewed research articles and co-invented US patent*

*Prior to joining the firm.

• American Bar Association
• American Intellectual Property Law Association