Areas of Practice
Expertise at the Intersection of Law and Technology
Six practice areas. Each grounded in decades of technical participation, litigation experience, and policy engagement across the global IP landscape.
01
SEP / FRAND
Standard-Essential Patents & Fair Licensing
Standard-essential patent disputes demand a rare combination of deep technical knowledge, economic rigor, and litigation experience. We provide comprehensive analysis of SEP policies, actual SEP-ness, FRAND rate determination and license analysis, and expert support and testimony across global proceedings — from ITC investigations to international court and arbitration proceedings.
Capabilities
SEP portfolio analysis and essentiality assessment
FRAND royalty rate determination and comparable license analysis
Litigation support in ITC, district court, and arbitration proceedings
Global SEP licensing strategy and negotiation support
Technical claim mapping across 4G LTE, 5G NR, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth standards
Injunction and FRAND defense strategy
02
Standards Development
Active Participation & Strategic Advisory
Effective IP strategy in standards-driven industries requires understanding how standards are made — from the inside. With decades of active participation in leading standards bodies, we advise technology companies on standards strategy, IP disclosure obligations, and the intersection of technical contributions and patent rights.
Capabilities
Standards body participation strategy (IEEE, ETSI, 3GPP, ISO/IEC)
IP disclosure obligation analysis and compliance
Technical contribution strategy and patent positioning
Standards-related patent prosecution guidance
Competitive intelligence in standards proceedings
Standards policy advocacy and comment drafting
03
Patent Policy Development
Shaping the Rules That Govern Innovation
IP policy frameworks within standards bodies, industry consortia, and regulatory proceedings have profound consequences for patent holders and implementers alike. We advise on the development, interpretation, and reform of IPR policies — bringing both technical depth and legal acuity to proceedings where the stakes are industry-wide.
Capabilities
IPR policy drafting and reform advisory
Standards body IPR committee participation
Regulatory comment and advocacy on patent policy
FRAND commitment interpretation and scope analysis
Industry consortium IP policy negotiation
Patent pool structure and governance advisory
04
Patent Licensing
Program Design, Strategy & Negotiation
A well-designed licensing program is both a revenue engine and a strategic asset. We advise technology companies and patent holders on licensing program architecture, negotiation strategy, and portfolio monetization — with particular depth in standards-essential and wireless technology patents.
Capabilities
Licensing program design and launch strategy
Portfolio segmentation and licensing tier development
Negotiation strategy and counterparty analysis
License agreement drafting and review support
Cross-license and patent pool participation strategy
Licensing audit and compliance program design
05
Expert Testimony
Federal Court & Arbitration
Federal court and arbitration testimony on standards, standards policies, licensing unpacking, technical and economic valuation and related issues in patent infringement, validity, and damages proceedings. We provide rigorous, credible analysis that withstands cross-examination — from initial case assessment through trial testimony.
Capabilities
Technical expert testimony on patent infringement and validity
Economic expert testimony on damages and FRAND rates
ITC Section 337 investigation support
PTAB inter partes review and post-grant proceedings
International arbitration expert services
Rebuttal expert analysis and deposition preparation
06
Artificial Intelligence
IP Strategy for the AI Era
Artificial intelligence is transforming patent practice — from how patents are drafted and prosecuted to how portfolios are managed and enforced. We advise patent departments on the strategic selection and implementation of AI tools for patent preparation and prosecution, helping organizations capture the efficiency gains of AI while managing the associated IP and ethical considerations.
Capabilities
AI tool selection and evaluation for patent departments
AI-assisted patent drafting workflow design
Patent prosecution AI implementation strategy
AI-generated invention disclosure processes
IP considerations in AI/ML system development
Training data rights and model patent strategy
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Whether you need expert testimony, licensing strategy, standards advisory, or patent policy guidance — we bring the depth your matter demands.