Kevin Y. Zhao

Kevin Y. Zhao (also identified as X. Kevin Zhao) is a patent litigation attorney at Greene Espel PLLP, where he focuses on complex commercial and intellectual property disputes.

While his tracked appearances include one plaintiff-side engagement as local counsel in an "Untitled case," his practice at Greene Espel generally involves representing clients in significant intellectual property matters. The firm's intellectual property practice serves lead medical-device companies and high-tech manufacturers, indicating a focus on a range of technologies. Zhao also handles international and cross-border disputes, particularly those involving Chinese litigants and witnesses, leveraging his fluency in Mandarin.

Prior to joining Greene Espel, Zhao clerked for the Honorable James B. Loken of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit and the Honorable Patrick J. Schiltz of the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. He previously worked as an associate at a large Minneapolis firm. His professional profile highlights his strategic approach to litigation, including authoring winning briefs and arguing successful dispositive and non-dispositive motions. There is no specific public information indicating regular involvement in PTAB or IPR proceedings for Kevin Y. Zhao.

Zhao earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from Harvard Law School and a B.A., magna cum laude, from the University of Minnesota. He is admitted to practice in Minnesota, the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.