A patent attorney with two decades of experience, Steve represents clients in patent litigation cases in a number of forums. His expertise revolves around high tech fields such as telecommunications, software, electronics, and artificial intelligence. 

As a patent attorney, Steve has experience in all steps of the patent litigation process, from pre-trial investigations all the way to trial and appeal. He has practiced in U.S. district courts, the International Trade Commission, the USPTO, and Federal Circuit, with a recent focus on representing patient owners at the Patient Trial and Appeal Board.  

Steve also has experience in trade secret, arbitration, and general commercial litigation. Outside of litigation, he provides strategic IP counseling and portfolio management for clients, as well as due diligence.  

Stephen often presents and publishes on topics related to the Patient Trial and Appeal Board in addition to broader patent and IP issues. Prior to law school, Steve was a practicing engineer in the wireless space. 

Education 

- Columbia Law School (J.D., 2006)  - West Virginia University (B.S., 1999) 

• Electrical Engineering 

• Computer Engineering 

Admissions 

- State of Virginia  - State of New York  - USPTO (Reg. No. 78,396)  - Federal Circuit  - Eastern District of Texas  - Eastern District of Virginia  - Southern District of New York  - Eastern District of New York 

Professional Activities  

- Virginia State Bar  - New York State Bar  - PTAB Bar Association 

Accolades 

- Patexia Top 25 Most Active Attorney, PTAB (2024, 2025)  - Patexia Top 50 Most Active Attorney, Federal Circuit (2024)  - Patexia To 50 Most Active Attorney, PTAB (2023)