Led by Heath Briggs in Denver, Melissa Hunter-Ensor in Boston, and Barry J. Schindler in New Jersey, the patent prosecution team at Greenberg Traurig handles global patent portfolios across diverse technologies for major clients. Briggs has extensive patent prosecution, AIA trial, and post-grant review experience across a wide range of technologies. Hunter-Ensor advises life science clients – from startups to global pharma – on patent portfolio management, strategic alliances, litigation, and IP due diligence for investments and transactions. Schindler is skilled in patent prosecution and IP protection, securing hundreds of US and foreign patents for clients across AI, agritech, foodtech, fintech, pharma, medical devices, and other technical fields. David Dykeman in Boston advises high-tech clients on worldwide patent protection, portfolio strategy, and IP due diligence, while Christopher Bolten in San Diego supports medtech and technology clients on patent protection, IP diligence, and litigation readiness for major acquisitions and cross-border investments.
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Key clients
- Embecta Corp.
- Third Pole Therapeutics
- Provention Bio
- The Home Depot
- Methode Electronics
- IDEAL Industries
- PayPal, Inc.
- GAF
- W.L. Gore
- ABB Inc.
- Arconic Corp.
- Alcoa USA Corp.
Work highlights
Represents The Home Depot’s global patent portfolio, managing nearly 1,000 active matters across multiple jurisdictions.
Represents PayPal’s US patent portfolio, advising on prosecution strategy, portfolio management, and protection of core fintech innovations.
Represents IDEAL Industries, a leading global manufacturer of products used by electrical and datacomm professionals, with responsibility for all aspects of patent strategy, including US and foreign prosecution, product clearance, design counseling, licensing, and enforcement.
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Practice head
Heath Briggs; Melissa Hunter-Ensor; Barry J. Schindler
Other key lawyers
David Dykeman; Christopher Bolten