Patent Prosecution

Managing Outside Counsel

As a trusted intellectual property advisor, I help clients manage outside patent counsel with clarity and confidence. I evaluate prosecution strategy, assess the quality and direction of filings, ensure a smart balance of aspirational vs. practical patent applications (in accordance with company preferences), and analyze cost-benefit considerations for U.S. and foreign filings, including decisions on whether to file continuation applications and divisional, and whether to pursue appeals. My guidance ensures your patent strategy aligns with business objectives.

Patent Prosecution

I manage international patent prosecution and drive prosecution strategy across major jurisdictions, including Europe (EPO), Australia, Brazil, China, South Korea, India, Japan, and Taiwan. With extensive experience in both software and hardware inventions abroad, I ensure that your global filing strategy is consistent, efficient, and aligned with international patent office requirements.

Appeals

I have unusually deep experience with patent appeals before the USPTO and with oral proceedings and appeals at the EPO—more than almost any other IP attorney in Silicon Valley. For cases headed toward appeal or already on appeal, my involvement can significantly improve your likelihood of securing valuable patent protection.

Licensing and Collaborations

I also help clients structure and negotiate licensing agreements, collaboration arrangements, and cross-licensing deals. Establishing practical, business-forward solutions often accelerates innovation more effectively than conflict. My goal is to help technology companies collaborate strategically while protecting their IP assets.

Focused, strategy-aligned patent prosecution—guided by an experienced IP attorney—leads to stronger patents, clearer decisions, and better alignment with your long-term goals. By combining U.S. and global prosecution experience with licensing insight, I help technology companies build durable, future-ready intellectual property portfolios.