Steve's practice includes prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications in the mechanical, electrical, computer, and materials science arts, including inventions in the fields of semiconductor devices, manufacturing systems, liquid crystal display circuits, medical devices, business methods, and computer hardware and software. Steve also devotes a significant amount of time to preparing infringement and validity opinions, client counseling, and patent litigation. Steve provides litigation support and infringement/validity analysis for various technologies such as electrophotographic reproduction systems, digital cameras and medical equipment. Notable Experience · Steve's practice currently focuses on obtaining and enforcing patents in the mechanical, electrical, and computer arts. · Recent work includes substantial preparation of infringement and invalidity opinions for a major multinational consumer electronics firm, and patent prosecution for a prominent semiconductor packaging company. · Steve has argued successfully before the U.S. Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences. · Steve's practice also extends to several foreign jurisdictions and intellectual property organizations, and to servicing clients abroad with various intellectual property matters. Recent Speaking Engagements and Publications · "Obama Signs U.S. Patent Reform into Law," co-author, Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge Client Advisory, September 16, 2011. News & Publications September 16, 2011, Client Advisory - Obama Signs U.S. Patent Reform into Law Fall 2009, Intellectual Property Bulletin - Fall 2009 Spring 2009, Intellectual Property Bulletin - Spring 2009 Winter 2009, Intellectual Property Bulletin - Winter 2009 Autumn 2008, USPTO Update - Autumn 2008 Autumn 2008, Intellectual Property Bulletin - Autumn 2008 Summer/Fall 2007, Intellectual Property Bulletin - Summer/Fall 2007
Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP April 17, 2007, Intellectual Property Bulletin - Spring 2007
Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP January 2, 2007, Ten Attorneys Admitted As Partners of Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge December 21, 2006, Intellectual Property Bulletin - Fall/Winter 2006
Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP August 31, 2006, Intellectual Property Bulletin - Summer 2006
Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP March 20, 2006, Intellectual Property Bulletin - Spring 2006
Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP September 1, 2005, Intellectual Property Bulletin - Summer/Fall 2005 March 1, 2005, Intellectual Property Bulletin - Spring 2005
Edwards & Angell LLP February 1, 2005, Intellectual Property Bulletin - Winter 2005
Edwards & Angell December 1, 2004, Intellectual Property Bulletin - Winter 2004
Edwards & Angell, LLP August 1, 2004, Intellectual Property Bulletin - Summer/Fall 2004
Edwards & Angell, LLP March 1, 2004, Intellectual Property Bulletin - Spring 2004
Edwards & Angell, LLP Before Edwards Wildman After attending law school, Steve was a Patent Examiner at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, where he examined patent applications in the fields of manufacturing and packaging systems and methods. Besides Edwards Wildman In his free time, Steve is an avid sports fan and enjoys running, skiing and travel. Memberships · American Intellectual Property Law Association · Boston Bar Association |