Accolades Patent Attorney - Orange County

Client Testimonials

"I appreciate the time and care James took to give me honest feedback, a detailed plan of action, practical business and patent advice." Kris C

"Our initial meeting was organized and put together well." Scott A patent application client

"His aprochability and willingness to listen to ideas clearly makes him a team player ." Jim Pritchard Straight Line Services

The testimonials above do not constitute a guarantee , warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter.

Experience

Patent Samples

U.S. Patent No. US8336894B2 for Three-wheeled rear-steering scooter

U.S. Patent No. US8321971B2 for Sleeper sofa

U.S. Patent No. US8308172B2 for Seated skiing or snowboarding device

U.S. Patent No. US8336894B2 for Three-wheeled rear-steering scooter

U.S. Patent No. US8321971B2 for Sleeper sofa

U.S. Patent No. US8308172B2 for Seated skiing or snowboarding device

U.S. Patent No. US8307604B2 for Underground utility vault replacement system

U.S. Patent No. US8296185B2 for Non-intrusive media linked and embedded information delivery

U.S. Patent No. US8286810B2 for Laundry rack

U.S. Patent No. US8277037B2 for Printing apparatus

U.S. Patent No. US8276296B2 for Dynamically moderated shock attenuation system

U.S. Patent No. US8272807B2 for Surface drainage system

U.S. Patent No. US8261859B2 for Motor powered bicycle trailer with integral hitch force metering

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Education

Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University (Top 15%)

California State Polytechnic University Pomona

Work Experience

Patent Lawyer, Partner at Klein O'Neill & Singh LLP September 2018 - Present

Represent entrepreneurs and mid-size businesses in all stages of patent prosecution. Develop IP strategy to identify, procure and exploit intellectual property. Develop next steps plan to guide inventors in launching a product.

Patent Lawyer, Stetina Brunda Garred & Brucker March 2004 - August 2018

Represent entrepreneurs and mid-size businesses in all stages. Develop IP strategy to identify, procure and exploit intellectual property. Develop next steps plan to guide inventors in launching a product.

Project Manager, ACL Technologies July 1999 - December 2001 (2 years 6 months)

Manage build of test equipment

Engineer, Avibank Manufacturing 1997 - 2000 (3 years)

Mechanical engineer designing fasteners for aerospace industry

Owner, United Paper Box January 1992 - January 1997 (5 years 1 month)

United Paper Box finished paper products for the printing industry. Their primary services included die cutting and gluing printed paper into custom high end folding cartons.

Community Service

I am a current committee member for the Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) of the Orange County Bar Association (OCBA).

For 6 years, I served on the Board of Directors for the Orange County Asian American Bar Association , the largest Asian bar association in Orange County.

I served as a co-chair for the IP section of the Orange County Bar Association.

I received member of the month from the Irvine Chamber in 2008.

I am a co-update author for Trade Secret Practice in California published by the Continuing Education Board of the California State Bar.

I have received numerous award and been recognized by numerous state officers for my dedication and service to the community.

Awards and Recognition

Certificate of Recognition California State Controller: Honorable John Chiang

April 2010 - For your extraordinary achievements, commitment and dedication to the legal profession, community and the Orange County Asian American Bar Association.

Certificate of Recognition California State Senate

May 2010 - In recognition of your dedication to the Orange County Asian American Bar Association and your contribution to the community's cultural diversity, economic strength, philantropy and proud heritage.

Certificate of Recognition California State Assembly

May 2010 - In honor of your outstanding selfless service to others as a member of the Orange County Asian American Bar Association Board of Directors.

Certificate of Achievement Dale Carnegie Training

>August 2012 - Completion of the High Impact Presentation Course

Certificate of Achievement Dale Carnegie Training

August 2011 - Certification that James Yang has met the required standards for completion of Strictly Business: Dale Carnegie Immersion Seminar

Certificate of Achievement Dale Carnegie Training

December 2010 - Certification that James Yang has met the required standards for completion of How To Sell Like A Pro

Certificate of Appreciation Orange County Bar Association

October 2011 - In recognition of your service, dedication and commitment to the Orange County Bar Association and its mission to enhance the system of justice, to support the lawyers who serve it, and to assist the community served by it.

Publications

Irvine patent hub of OC

2011 : Featured in OC Register and published on OC Patent Lawyer blog

Trade Secrets Practice in California

2007 - Present : California Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB)

Emerging Issues at the Interface of Non-Competition Agreements and Trade Secret Protection

2007 : OC Lawyers Magazine

Accolades

Client Testimonials

Peer Review