Steve’s IP practice encompasses patent prosecution, diligence, counseling, licensing, dispute resolution, and complex patent infringement litigation. He has deep subject matter knowledge in consumer products, automotive components, HVAC, energy generation and transmission, energy management, medical devices, power tools, lawn and garden equipment, commercial restaurant equipment, food processing equipment, and construction, transportation, nuclear power, and industrial equipment.

With substantial experience in virtually all phases of U.S. and international patent prosecution, Steve applies a holistic approach to U.S. and international portfolio development, patent enforcement and product development strategy. He is also adept at building and managing strategic patent portfolios and assisting with clients regarding managing risk in new product development. His experience includes invention harvesting, application drafting, U.S. and international prosecution, appeals, and post-issuance proceedings. He also handles trademark portfolio strategic growth. 

Steve is conversational in German and has deep experience in advising European clients. He frequently presents on patent and licensing topics to clients and legal professionals.