BakerHostetler handles patent prosecution across chemical, computer science, electrical, mechanical, and pharmaceutical technologies. Based in Washington DC, broader practice head Mark Tidman has extensive experience in portfolio management. Joseph Lucci advises clients on all aspects of patent strategy, prosecution, portfolio management, and litigation. Steven Samuels focuses on electronics, communications, and computer technologies. Stephanie Lodise advises on pharmaceutical patent prosecution, including small molecules, drug repositioning, and antibody-drug conjugates. The individuals aforementioned, alongside David N. Farsiou and Felicity Groth are key contacts in Philadelphia. Others key players include Tayan Patel in DC; Timothy Worrall in Denver; Timothy Casey , Michael J. Swope, and Miranda Wang in Seattle; and Mark Itri, Michael Dreznes and Mark Krietzman in Orange County.
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Key clients
- ServiceTitan
- Volex Plc
- DFC Medical LLC
- Johnson Matthey
- Xencor
- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
- Columbia University, Drexel University, and The University of Pennsylvania
- Arcturus Therapeutics
Work highlights
Assisted Volex, a global manufacturing company, advising on patent strategy, clearance, and licensing across its industrial, consumer, EV, and medical markets - all managed through our Seattle office despite Volex’s international footprint.
Assisted DFC Medical, including patent, corporate, FDA, and commercial work, and have built a multi-tiered global patent strategy around Mammo-flex-the first wire-free, capital-free breast lesion localization system-supporting FDA approval, licensing, and acquisition efforts.
Assisted Johnson Matthey, advising on patent and trademark matters across multiple technology sectors, including emissions, fuel cells, and pharmaceuticals, with recent high-value work focused on methane removal clearance and SCR patent disputes.
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Practice head
Mark Tidman
Other key lawyers
Joseph Lucci; Steven Samuels; Stephanie Lodise; David N. Farsiou; Felicity Groth; Tayan Patel; Timothy Worrall; Timothy Casey; Michael J. Swope; Miranda Wang; Mark Itri; Michael Dreznes; Mark Krietzman