I’m a patent and litigation attorney with a computer engineering background and nearly two decades of experience leading IP strategy and dispute resolution at market-making disruptors like Netflix and Cruise. I help fast-moving tech companies protect their innovation, navigate complex disputes, and manage risk—delivering no-nonsense counsel that turns legal roadblocks into launchpads.
Your on-demand legal department. As a former software engineer, I speak your team's language. I handle the foundational legal work—from product counseling and terms of service to employment matters and regulatory hurdles—providing light-touch guidance that unblocks your roadmap.
Litigation oversight without the hand-wringing. Whether you are facing a high-stakes patent dispute or a complex regulatory investigation, I act as your in-house partner. With experience managing dockets across four continents, I help you define a "win," rein in outside counsel budgets, and execute a decisive strategy.
Not all IP is created equal. I offer targeted invention harvesting, patent portfolio development, trade secret analysis, and brand protection to efficiently protect your "secret sauce" and position you for growth, fundraising, or acquisition.
Navigating the standards-essential patent (SEP) landscape requires specialized technical and legal insight. I offer deep expertise in analyzing and negotiating SEP licenses, with a specific focus on video codecs like HEVC. I can help you defend against injunctions worldwide and secure favorable licensing terms, no matter who makes the demand, or where.
