Brian D. Yates

Brian D. Yates established a patent litigation practice primarily focused on representing technology companies and inventors from 2000 to 2010, emphasizing patent rights. His practice involved patent prosecution and litigation. He was associated with Russ August & Kabat, where he held "of counsel" roles.

During his legal career, Mr. Yates consistently appeared on the plaintiff side in patent infringement cases. The tracked appearances include TQP Development, LLC v. Chrysler Group LLC and TQP Development, LLC v. Callidus Software, Inc., where he acted as "of counsel" for the plaintiff. These cases suggest a focus on software or encryption-related technologies, aligning with the TQP Development portfolio known for such patents. Following his active legal practice, a 2017 sanctions ruling by Judge Rodney Gilstrap highlighted Mr. Yates's history with non-practicing entities (NPEs), citing a "pattern of setting up empty shell companies" to insulate against risk in infringement suits.

Mr. Yates was admitted to the California Bar in 2000 (License #210667). He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from Whittier College and a Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, graduating with honors. In early 2011, Mr. Yates ceased practicing law to pursue entrepreneurship and technology innovation on a full-time basis, subsequently founding numerous technology companies and becoming CEO of iPEL, Inc., focusing on patent acquisition and licensing rather than active legal representation.