Chris brings a wealth of experience in patent prosecution, IP transactional activities, litigation, and strategic intellectual property counseling. With a background as a corporate executive managing large global IP organizations and portfolios, he serves clients across diverse industries, including artificial intelligence, machine learning (natural language processing, neural networks, autonomous systems, and other data-driven innovations), telecommunications, signal processing, cybersecurity, imaging devices, electromechanical devices, internet applications, and other cutting-edge technologies. Along with U.S. and international patent prosecution, Chris has extensive experience building global patent portfolios, licensing technologies, and assisting with litigation matters.
Chris assists clients in patent preparation and prosecution, licensing, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and other IP-centric transactions. He regularly counsels clients on patent strategy, portfolio management, and patent eligibility issues in light of evolving legal standards, such as those set forth in Alice and Mayo. Chris is committed to providing innovative, forward-thinking solutions that help to safeguard clients’ innovations in AI and beyond.
