Sean is a seasoned attorney who focuses his practice on intellectual property (IP) law, harnessing his background in physics and psychology to offer clients a unique blend of technological acumen and intuitive legal strategy. Sean's diverse portfolio includes both hard science patents and the softer facets of trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. He consistently shields clients from potential damages that could scale to hundreds of millions of dollars.
Practice Focus:
Sean is well-versed in representing clients in a range of litigation and dispute resolution forums, including federal and state courts, arbitration tribunals and before government entities such as the United States International Trade Commission, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. As lead counsel, he has successfully defended clients against multi-million-dollar copyright and trademark infringement claims. Moreover, Sean is skilled at representing IP owners in patent and trade secret disputes, particularly related to employee migration.
Technological Expertise:
Leveraging his physics background, Sean bridges the gap between complex legal challenges and cutting-edge technologies. He has hands-on experience in reading and interpreting code across multiple languages—including C, C++, VHDL and Java—as it pertains to real-world products. His litigation experience further encompasses analyzing code for state-of-the-art AI models, standard essential telecommunication systems and advanced microprocessors.
Strategic Consultation:
Beyond his prowess in litigation, Sean advises clients on the strategic application and protection of their intellectual property. His guidance, enriched by his extensive litigation background, provides a comprehensive view on IP strategy, making him a preferred consultant for many clients. Additionally, Sean extends his legal proficiency to high-tech companies, assisting them in navigating complex technology transactions, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and privacy issues. Sean is a Certified Information Privacy Professional for the United States (CIPP/US).