Yang-Hsien Hsu
Homer focuses his practice on strategic patent counseling, infringement/invalidity analysis, U.S. and foreign patent prosecution, and litigation support.
Homer Hsu regularly works with inventors to look at next-generation products or new areas of technology to focus on and determine what kind of protection will be needed to expand their businesses.
Before joining Perkins Coie, Homer was a practicing patent attorney in Taiwan. He served as a trusted advisor to clients in various industries on patent infringement disputes, intellectual property transactions, and international investment opportunities. As an in-house counsel, Homer was involved in several transnational projects, including mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property due diligence, and alternative dispute resolutions.
Homer has experience with patent analysis and prosecution in a wide range of technologies, including electric vehicles, consumer electronics, computer software (including artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML)), cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT), semiconductor processing, LEDs, liquid crystal display (LCD) assemblies, cleantech/renewable energy, and medical devices. Homer also has experience with inter partes review (IPR) and provides support in various patent and copyright litigation cases.
In his pro bono practice, Homer volunteers at a naturalization clinic in Seattle, helping low-income applicants understand the process and fill out applications.
Areas of focus
Routinely works on
- Strategic Patent Counseling
Education & Credentials
Education
- University of Washington School of Law, J.D., 2011
- National Taipei University, Law Research Program, 2004
- National Taiwan University, M.S., 2001
- National Taiwan University, B.S., 1999
Bar and Court Admissions
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Washington
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U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
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Taiwan Intellectual Property Office
Related Employment
- Hon. Randall R. Rader, United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, Judicial Intern, 2010
- Perkins Coie LLP, Law Clerk, 2009 - 2011
- Lite-On Technology Corporation, Principal Legal Counsel, 2007 - 2008
- Lee Tsai & Partners, Patent Attorney, 2003 - 2007
- Legal Aid Foundation (Taipei), Case Examiner, 2006 - 2008
Additional Languages
- Chinese - Mandarin
- Taiwanese
- Hakka
Professional Recognition
Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Patent Law, 2023 – 2024
Impact
Professional Leadership
- Asian Bar Association of Washington, Member
- National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, Member
- Patent Trial and Appeal Board Bar Association, Member
Community Involvement
- National Taiwan University Alumni Association of Northwest America (NTUAANW), Board Member
Insights
News
Professional Experience
Experience
Patent
U.S. ITC Proceeding*
Counseled a Taiwanese LED manufacturer in a patent infringement case brought by a patentee. Authored legal opinion and patent analysis. Teamed with U.S. legal counsels to represent the respondent.
U.S. Patent Litigation*
Counseled a Taiwanese LCD/PDP manufacturer in a case brought by a patent troll. Authored technical and legal opinion for the defendant.
Patent / Technology Licensing*
Counseled a Taiwanese LED/LCD/control IC manufacturer. Negotiated favorable licensing terms with patentees. Authored legal opinion and patent analysis.
Taiwan Patent Litigation*
- Litigation counsel for a Taiwanese semiconductor equipment manufacturer in a case brought against a foreign company before the Taipei District Court. Appraised a patent portfolio of the foreign company.
- Litigation counsel for a Taiwanese flash memory manufacturer before the Taipei District Court in a case brought by another Taiwanese company.
- Litigation counsel for a Taiwanese patentee of an electronic device before the Taipei District Court in a case against a foreign company.
China Patent Infringement Dispute*
Counseled a Taiwanese-listed company in the chemical process field. Advised a potential litigation strategy. Authored technical analysis.
Taiwan Patent Infringement Dispute*
Counseled a Korean LCD equipment manufacturer. Authored patent analysis. Advised possible litigation strategy.
Patent Prosecutions in Taiwan, China, United States and European Union**
Drafted patent specifications in the fields of computer science/semiconductor/mechanics/LCD/image processing and portable devices. Responded to official actions. Represented applicants in interviews with patent examiners. Represented clients in patent reexamination and patent invalidation proceedings.
* Prior Experience