Cong Yao

Cong Yao serves as the Executive Director and Head of IP at Innovent Biologics, overseeing the intellectual property department of the biopharmaceutical company since October 2022. Prior experience includes roles as Associate Director, IP & Litigation, and Litigation Counsel at Seagen, where Cong Yao managed patent and litigation matters, and developed patent strategies for pipeline programs. Additional positions held include Associate at Seed IP Law Group and Fish & Richardson P.C., focusing on IP procurement, litigation, and strategic planning. Educational background includes a JD in Intellectual Property Law from Boston University, a PhD in Biology from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and a BS in Biological Sciences and Biotechnology from Tsinghua University.