Hengyi’s practice focuses on preparation and procurement of patents in the electronics and computer fields. He has a broad technological background including wireless telecommunications, consumer electronics, video game, video coding, and software.
Hengyi also provides counseling on various matters, such as standards-related patent matters, portfolio management, and drafting and prosecution strategies. He regularly conducts interviews with patent examiners to ensure effective prosecution of patent applications.
In addition to his prosecution and counseling practice, Hengyi has experience in other areas of intellectual property law, including district court patent litigationand inter partes review (IPR) proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Prior to joining Banner Witcoff, Hengyi worked at a renowned intellectual property law firm in the Washington, D.C. area, focusing on patent preparation and procurement. While in law school, Hengyi served as a judicial intern for Judge Craig Mitchell of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County.
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Xidian University
2014, B.E.
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Washington and Lee University School of Law
2017, J.D.
Mandarin
Bar Admissions
- 2017, Virginia
- 2024, District of Columbia
Court Admissions
- Supreme Court of Virginia
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (Limited Recognition)
- Member, American Bar Association
