Shawn O'Dowd Email & Phone Number

My practice focuses on patent prosecution counseling and litigation, covering a large number of technological fields including: microprocessor system design, bus architecture, computer architecture, computer peripherals (e.g., hard-disk drives and tape drives), computer software, semiconductor chip fabrication, Internet applications and networking systems. I have extensive experience in virtually all aspects of the preparation and prosecution of patent applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). My experience includes interaction with inventors to gather invention disclosure material, preparation of patent applications, prosecution of applications before the USPTO, interviewing patent examiners and preparing and arguing patent appeals before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. I have also prepared opinions for clients on issues such as validity, infringement, and inequitable conduct. I've worked with both national and international clients.I have participated in numerous patent litigations including the supervision of discovery collection at client offices, the taking and defending of witness depositions, and the preparation of motions and responsive pleadings before the courts.Prior to joining Kenyon, I worked at as a systems engineer intern on the TRIDENT submarine's command and control system, and also provided research assistance for IBM's intellectual property law department.