Leon Cao advises companies on protecting and strengthening their intellectual property rights, with a focus on patent prosecution and patent litigation across technology-driven industries.
He works with clients developing innovations in computer hardware, signal processing, network technologies and electronics, helping them secure and defend their assets in fast-moving markets.
Leon assists his clients through all stages of the patent lifecycle, from developing filing strategies to supporting enforcement and defense in intellectual property disputes. He has helped resolve high-value disputes including involving amounts up to nine figures. He brings a practical, solutions-oriented approach to intellectual property challenges, aligning legal strategy with business objectives.
Leon’s background in electrical and computer engineering, along with experience in software and industrial engineering, enables him to engage directly with complex technologies and translate technical concepts into clear legal strategies. Clients rely on his ability to understand how their innovations work and to position those innovations for long-term protection and commercial success.
Credentials
Education
- The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, J.D., 2023
- Ohio State Technology Law Journal: Managing Editor (2022-2023); Staff Editor (2021-2022)
- The Ohio State University, B.S., 2020
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 2023
Languages
- Chinese