
Steve enjoys working with companies that value intellectual property as a strategic asset, committing budget dollars on research, development, and product invention. He sees his role as giving his clients a competitive advantage in the global marketplace with a combination detail-oriented and big picture focus on their intellectual property goals.
Steve practices Intellectual Property law with an emphasis on mechanical patents. His practice includes all phases of patent portfolio management, including U.S. and foreign patent prosecution, patent searches, validity and infringement opinions, technology transfers, and licensing. On behalf of his clients, Steve has handled patent appeals, reexaminations, and reissue applications at the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. He has extensive experience in strategic planning and managing large U.S. and foreign patent portfolios.Steve is a member of Merchant & Gould’s Foreign Filing Department, which files and oversees all foreign patent applications for the firm’s clients, including applications filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty. Previously, he served as Chair of the Mechanical Group for six years. He also serves on the forms committee.
Other Team Members
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Mansi Shah
Computer Technology, Internet & Software, Media and Entertainment, Telecommunications, -
Mark Gleason
Computer Technology, Consumer Products, Telecommunications, -
Sangki Park
Business Methods, Electrical, Energy, Internet & Software, Manufacturing, Semiconductors, Shooting Sports, Telecommunications, Transportation, -
Rachel Hughey
Industrial Chemistry, Manufacturing, Medical Devices, Telecommunications, -
Thomas Leach
Industrial Chemistry, Manufacturing, Medical Devices, Shooting Sports, -
Dianna Goldenson El Hioum
Energy, Industrial Chemistry, Manufacturing, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Shooting Sports, -
William Schultz
Computer Technology, Consumer Products, Medical Devices, -
Jeff Boggs
Industrial Chemistry, Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, -
Loretta Freeman
Computer Technology, Energy, Manufacturing, -
Andrew Jagenow
Internet & Software, Manufacturing, Medical Devices,
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