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Yidi, a China-qualified patent attorney who also has limited recognition to practice before the USPTO, brings a wealth of expertise derived from a decade-long journey in the field of intellectual property (IP). With an extensive multicultural background and experience spanning various roles, including working in Patent Offices, in-house positions, and IP licensing departments at prestigious universities, Yidi offers a unique and comprehensive perspective to her clients.

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Her tenure in diverse environments has honed her ability to navigate complex IP landscapes with finesse, ensuring that clients receive tailored strategies to safeguard their critical IP assets. Notably, Yidi’s multilingual proficiency, coupled with her international qualifications, facilitates seamless communication and collaboration across global borders. This distinctive combination of skills and experience distinguishes Yidi as a standout professional in the IP arena, enabling her to deliver exceptional service and value to her clients.

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Currently, Yidi serves clients at the intersection of the mechanical and electronic fields. She has in-depth experience in various tech niches, including artificial intelligence, autonomous driving systems, &nbsp;unmanned aerial vehicles, imaging equipment, and software.

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Throughout her years of experience, Yidi has worked in various roles, all revolving around patents. At the beginning of her career, she served the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) as a Supervisory Patent Examiner. In this role, Yidi managed patent quality control and supervised patent landscape reports.

Yidi also supported consumer technology company DJI as an intellectual property manager responsible for overseeing a large international patent portfolio. Yidi also assisted with ITC Section 337 investigations and litigation in district courts and before the Federal Circuit for the company. In addition, she conducted IP due diligence, analyzed patentability, managed core IP assets, and monitored IP compliance.

During her time working in intellectual property licensing offices at a higher education institution, she gained extensive experience in managing intellectual property assets, negotiating licensing agreements, and facilitating collaboration between academia and industry.

Taking an Interdisciplinary Approach to Intellectual Property

Yidi's combined educational background empowers her to adopt an interdisciplinary approach to intellectual property matters. With a comprehensive understanding spanning electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, and IP law, Yidi brings a diverse and well-rounded skill set to the realm of patent law. Her academic journey has equipped her with a nuanced comprehension of the intricate interplay between technology, innovation, and legal safeguards, enabling her to offer astute guidance and strategic solutions tailored to the distinct needs of our clients within the dynamic landscape of IP.

Furthermore, Yidi possesses a keen insight into the perspectives of investors and patent examiners, comprehending not only the significance of patent protection for our clients but also the criteria and expectations crucial to securing successful patent applications. This holistic understanding allows her to craft patent strategies that not only meet the needs of our clients but also align with the objectives and standards of relevant stakeholders, ensuring comprehensive and effective IP protection.

In her spare time, she enjoys listening to opera and jazz and outdoor activities such as playing tennis and hiking.

University of Cumberlands, Ph.D. candidate, Information Technology

Boston University Law School, LL.M. concentration in Intellectual Property

Beijing Institute of Technology, M.S. Safety Technology and Engineering

Beijing Institute of Technology, B.S. Safety Engineering

Yidi Wu, Intellectual Property Technical Advisor

New York

Decision holds certain patents invalid for claiming unpatentable subject matter.



Merchant &amp; Gould is pleased to announce that its client Patch My PC, LLC, a fast-growing patch management software company, won an important decision in a patent case on April 13 against Ivanti, Inc. &nbsp;



Ivanti sued Patch My PC, alleging that it infringed three Ivanti patents. The patented technology is related to methods and systems for discovering software updates and then updating computers with the software as needed, across a network.



Patch My PC moved to dismiss the complaint, asserting that all three patents were invalid as unpatentable under 35 USC 101. The federal district court in Colorado granted the motion.



&nbsp;In finding the claims invalid under 35 USC 101, the court found the claims were directed at the abstract idea of “adding automation to a well-established manual process of identifying and fixing software bugs on computers.” The court also found that each representative claim of each patent “simply utilizes known components . . . in understood and conventional ways.” Ivanti has until April 20, 2023, to show cause why the case should not be dismissed in its entirety.



This decision is important to enterprises that manage networks. Automated systems for updating PCs and other computers are widespread to ensure network security and proper operation. Ivanti’s portfolio may have presented a threat to other patch system providers in the industry, and to customers who need to make sure their network of computers has updated software. If the patents are invalid, as the court found, the patents cannot be asserted against anyone else.



According to Patch My PC CEO Justin Chalfant, “We are very pleased by the result.&nbsp;We had clearly communicated to Ivanti our belief that the case was without merit even before Ivanti brought suit, and again before we filed our motion to dismiss. This result allows Patch My PC to keep its focus on taking care of its customers, which has always been its strength.”



Merchant &amp; Gould represented Patch My PC, and its litigation team crossed the firm’s Minneapolis, Denver, New York, and D.C.-area offices, including the following attorneys: Daniel W. McDonald, Peter A. Gergely, Ryan J. Fletcher, Kristen M. Souther, Peter S. Selness, and Paige S. Stradley, and technical advisor Yidi Wu.

Merchant & Gould Successfully Represents Patch My PC in Winning Patent Case with a Motion to Dismiss

China-qualified patent attorney; agent admitted to practice before the USPTO

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