Dickinson Wright PLLC’s IP licensing and transactions practice group calls upon their engineering background and in-house patent attorney experience to offer comprehensive advice on licensing matters, spanning product development, protection and licensing. The team operates coast to coast handling matters involving both startups and well-established tech companies. Well vested in a wide range of IP matters and significant experience in negotiating and resolving patent IP disputes is Richard A. Jones who heads the team in Troy, and offers niche expertise in mechanical and electrical technologies. Lance Anderson brings expertise in preparing and negotiating tech and IP-focused transactions. Steven Daniels focuses on IP litigation, while Andrea L. Arndt boasts deep experience in managing domestic and international patent portfolios. Stephen Mason is adept at supporting early-stage tech startups on a range of IP issues. Unless otherwise stated, all named members are based in Austin.
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Key clients
- Western Digital Corp.
Work highlights
- Advising Western Digital on patent prosecution on an ongoing basis.
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Practice head
Richard A. Jones; Lance Anderson
Other key lawyers
Steven Daniels; Andrea L. Arndt; Stephen Mason