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Primary Practice Areas:

Industry Focus:

Education:

  • Pennsylvania State University, B.S., Electrical Engineering
  • Catholic University, J.D., cum laude

Bar Admissions:

  • Court of Appeal for the Federal Circuit
  • Washington, D.C.
  • Pennsylvania
  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

Languages:

  • English

Larry Cullen has served as Vice President, trusted advisor and counselor to high tech corporations and has a depth of experience handling the full gamut of IP legal issues. He has generated highly profitable intellectual property portfolios which have provided vital protection to products and accounted for millions of dollars. Larry specializes in IP claims and has negotiated dozens of multi-million-dollar settlements and licenses, permitting successful product sales with maintenance of product margins. He obtained numerous patents that were successfully litigated in “bet the farm” litigations, resulting in competitor injunctions, product licenses, and settlements. Larry also understands the importance of a comprehensive IP strategy from a business perspective, and the concerns of C-suite executives. Larry’s deep knowledge of IP protection stems from his time as a U.S. Patent Examiner, many years as big firm counsel and in house counsel, to serving on boards of several patent pools. With his deep knowledge of protecting innovations as a tool for business growth, he is well-equipped to guide clients in the protection of their most valuable property.

Larry Cullen has spent more than 20 years in the fast-paced, high-tech corporate sector, advising C-suite professionals on asset management and resolving many IP claims with minimal costs or impact on business and product sales. He has extensive experience in nearly all aspects of intellectual property development, including portfolio growth acceleration, team management, Standard Essential Patent generation, patent pool entry and management, target competitor mining, licensing, enforcement, claims management, M&A, patent sales and acquisitions, and university sponsorship and licensing agreements.

Before joining Panitch Schwarze, Cullen served as Vice President of a multi-billion-dollar world leader in broadband networks, content distribution and telehealth devices, specializing in many core technologies including: audio, video, compression, encryption, data management, virtual and augmented reality, AI, streaming, WiFi, security, broadband networks and networking, UIs, user customization generation engines, optics (PON, GPON), and telehealth devices. Cullen masterfully managed all aspects of IP generation, monetization, IP claims, indemnification, and technology agreements. His experience as a business insider ensures a full understanding of company concerns, including protecting product sales and margins, continual development of innovations and creating a path for success.
Major corporations have relied on Larry for counsel in growing their businesses. He has successfully negotiated development agreements and licenses with numerous Fortune 50 companies and non-practicing entities. He has participated in “bet the farm” litigations, design arounds, freedom of action, and settlements.

As a former patent examiner for the United States Patent and Trademark Office and intern at the United States Copyright Office, Larry knows how to prepare businesses to secure the best possible results for their IP portfolios. He provides clients with the benefit of his corporate experience and nuanced legal insight to maximize value.

  • Promoted to Vice President (ARRIS), 2013
  • Promoted to Lead Counsel (Google), 2012
  • Promoted to In-Business Counsel (Motorola), 2011
  • Motorola Technology Awards, CTO, 2009-2010
  • Promoted to Interim Patent Operations Manager (Motorola), 2007
  • Motorola BRAVO (performance) Award, 2007
  • USPTO: Performance Award, 1994-1998

Kenneth L. Cage & Lawrence T. Cullen, An Overview of Inter Partes Reexamination Procedures, 85 Journal of the Patent & Trademark Office Society 931 (2003)

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Penn State Alumni Association

  • Running with my dog Hans – holding on when he sees a squirrel.
  • Making homemade foods, including horseradish, wine and cider.
  • Woodworking

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