Yang Wang

Patent Attorney @Sterlington

New York, NY, US

Yang (Young) Wang is a seasoned intellectual property attorney with a strong focus on patent litigation, patent prosecution, and transactional matters in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. With experience at top-tier firms, Yang has represented clients in complex patent disputes before U.S. district courts and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) with a particular focus on Hatch-Waxman and BPCIA litigation. His litigation expertise spans claim construction, expert and fact witness depositions, and dispositive motions. Beyond litigation, Yang provides strategic counsel on patent prosecution, IP due diligence, and global portfolio management, helping clients navigate patentability assessments, freedom-to-operate analyses, and multinational patent protection strategies.Yang also advises biopharmaceutical companies on IP-driven transactions, including licensing agreements, R&D collaborations, and technology transfers. His technical background, a Ph.D. in Cell Biology and hands-on experience in genetic engineering, enables him to bridge the gap between complex scientific concepts and legal strategy for clients ranging from startups to established industry leaders. Native in Mandarin and admitted to practice in New York, Massachusetts, Alberta (Canada), and before the USPTO, Yang offers a unique cross-border perspective that ensures clients receive tailored, commercially astute IP solutions in competitive global markets.

University of Alberta

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

University of Alberta

Juris Doctor (J.D.)