With more than 15 years of experience in Fortune 500 company and top US law firm, Richard represents companies before the European patent office and the French patent office. His experience and background are well suited to serving the complex prosecution, counseling and litigation needs of clients.
Richard draws upon a unique combination of international in-house and law firm experience when offering clients advice on the legal and practical aspects of IP development and management for a technology business. Richard works closely with clients to define strategic patent programs that posture the client’s company to increase technology leadership. He works closely with clients on new product launches to minimize risks associated with costly litigation and also concentrates in patent claim interpretation and designing around valid French patents.
Richard is a respected thought leader and his perspectives have been published in leading journals such as Droit de l’immatériel, Propriété Industrielle and Journal of High Technology Management Research. He is also a member of the CNCPI (Compagnie Nationale des Conseils en Propriété Industrielle) and the EPI (European Patent Institute).