Patent Law (CA): Litigating and Prosecuting Patents at a [Large Firm]
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See that shiny new smart phone of yours? It's the product of many powerful inventions created by engineers and protected by patents. The patent system seeks to protect these inventions in exchange for detailed public disclosure about how they work.
In this episode, we hear from patent attorney Carlos Rosario, a graduate of Santa Clara University School of Law. Though he graduated 3.5 years ago, he has twice switched law firms in Silicon Valley to strike his ideal balance between patent prosecution and patent litigation. Today, Carlos works for one of the largest intellectual property firms in the world. It turns out that if you want to concentrate on patent litigation, you all-but need to work for a large firm.
Like many students, Carlos was attracted to intellectual property prior to law school because he found technology exciting. This interview illustrates the IP world to listeners generally—including whether certain IP lawyers need special credentials—before diving into the particulars of day-to-day practice. Ultimately, you'll get a feel for patent practice and can unpack whether it’s as glamorous as it seems. For Carlos, he is right at home in the combative yet collaborative litigation process.
This episode is hosted by Mike Spivey, a consultant for prospective and current law students.
Episode Links
- Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
- United States Patent & Trademark Office
- Patent Bar Information
- IP Watchdog: The Strange Case of the Vanishing Patent Boutiques, Gene Quinn
- Electronic Frontier Foundation: Patent Trolls
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