Stephen is a trusted advisor to companies seeking to protect their intellectual property assets. He brings an in-depth knowledge and a track record of success to his work advising startups and established firms regarding their patent portfolios, particularly in the early stages of product development.

Informed by a background in electrical engineering, Stephen has spent more than a decade counseling on patent matters in a range of technologies encompassing:

• Microprocessor and memory designs

• Network equipment and software

• Semiconductors

• Testing and verification software

• Databases and storage

• Mobile computing and sensor systems