Scott provides strategic intellectual property guidance to clients, assisting them in navigating competitors' IP, enforcing their own rights, and executing transactions while safeguarding their assets. Clients rely on his proficiency in patent issues and benefit from his extensive background in chemical, software, and mechanical technologies.

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Scott is a seasoned advisor on a wide range of intellectual property matters. He excels in conducting due diligence studies, drafting agreements for transactions, litigating patent infringement cases, and handling post-grant proceedings. Scott is adept at preparing and responding to cease and desist letters related to patent infringement, trade secret misappropriation, and false advertising. He not only manages patent portfolios for clients both domestically and internationally but also helps clients of all sizes build valuable patent portfolios.

Clients value Scott’s comprehensive approach and unwavering dedication to their success. They appreciate his ability to navigate complex legal and technical landscapes, helping to ensure robust protection and effective utilization of their intellectual property assets.

  • Led a team in the preparation and prosecution of over 150 patent applications, aimed at building a robust portfolio with both defensive and monetization value for a Fortune 500 technology company.
  • Advised clients across diverse technological sectors on strategically acquiring patent assets to align with and enhance their business goals.
  • Advised startups and small businesses on patent protection strategies and designing around competitors’ patent assets to facilitate potential new product launches.
  • Directed intellectual property evaluations and due diligence for a buyer-side corporate transaction, focusing on chemical and mechanical technologies.
  • Led investigations and evaluations to challenge the validity of patents in support of litigation.
  • Best Lawyers in America®: Ones to Watch: Intellectual Property Law (2021-2025), Litigation – Patent (2021-2025)
  • Honors, Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll, D.C. Access to Justice Commission and the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center (2024)

Scott is a seasoned advisor on a wide range of intellectual property matters. He excels in conducting due diligence studies, drafting agreements for transactions, litigating patent infringement cases, and handling post-grant proceedings. Scott is adept at preparing and responding to cease and desist letters related to patent infringement, trade secret misappropriation, and false advertising. He not only manages patent portfolios for clients both domestically and internationally but also helps clients of all sizes build valuable patent portfolios.

Clients value Scott’s comprehensive approach and unwavering dedication to their success. They appreciate his ability to navigate complex legal and technical landscapes, helping to ensure robust protection and effective utilization of their intellectual property assets.

  • Led a team in the preparation and prosecution of over 150 patent applications, aimed at building a robust portfolio with both defensive and monetization value for a Fortune 500 technology company.
  • Advised clients across diverse technological sectors on strategically acquiring patent assets to align with and enhance their business goals.
  • Advised startups and small businesses on patent protection strategies and designing around competitors’ patent assets to facilitate potential new product launches.
  • Directed intellectual property evaluations and due diligence for a buyer-side corporate transaction, focusing on chemical and mechanical technologies.
  • Led investigations and evaluations to challenge the validity of patents in support of litigation.
  • Best Lawyers in America®: Ones to Watch: Intellectual Property Law (2021-2025), Litigation – Patent (2021-2025)
  • Honors, Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll, D.C. Access to Justice Commission and the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center (2024)
  • American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)
  • President, Greater Richmond Intellectual Property Law Association (GRIPLA) (2023)
  • Process design engineer, Dow Corning, 2008-2009

Education

  • University of Richmond School of Law, J.D., 2012
  • Michigan Technological University, B.S., 2008, chemical engineering

Bar Admissions

  • Virginia
  • District of Columbia
  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office