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Sean M. Douglass is a seasoned Intellectual Property Attorney with extensive experience in patent and trademark development, prosecution, and portfolio management. With a deep expertise in a range of technical fields including computer science, financial technology, healthcare technology, blockchain, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and telecommunications, Sean excels in navigating the complex landscape of IP law to safeguard and advance clients’ innovations.

In the realm of patent development, Sean is adept at reviewing invention disclosures, conducting detailed interviews with inventors and clients, and providing thorough invention and patentability analyses. Their strategic approach includes freedom-to-operate analyses and advising on design-around options to ensure comprehensive protection for clients’ intellectual assets.

Sean brings a wealth of experience to patent drafting and prosecuting applications before the USPTO, including handling appeals before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Sean has a proven track record in managing patent portfolios across various fields and supervising foreign counsel in jurisdictions such as Canada, Mexico, the EPO, Great Britain, China, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Australia, India, and Brazil.

Prior to joining Panitch Schwarze, Sean was an in-house patent attorney for a Fortune 100 Global Technology Corporation, where he drafted and prosecuted patent applications based on inventor consultation and invention disclosures.

  • Connecticut Bar Association – Member
  • Fairfield County Bar Association – Member
  • Intellectual Property Owner’s Association – Secretary, Standards Setting Committee
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Panitch Schwarze commits the time to listen to and evaluate each client’s unique needs so we can advise on the best forms of IP protection.