Drew N. Smith
IP Attorney
Drew is experienced in securing, protecting, managing, and monetizing intellectual property for clients primarily in the computer and electrical sectors, including energy systems, semiconductor devices, software, artificial intelligence, communication networks, aerospace, and manufacturing processes. He draws upon both his electrical engineering background and years of experience as a patent attorney to help his clients’ businesses continue to innovate and thrive.
Drew provides counsel on patent portfolio management and business strategies to accelerate revenue with intellectual property. Drew’s work includes advising clients on U.S. and foreign patent prosecution, intellectual property matters related to freedom-to-operate assessments, non-infringement and invalidity assessments, due diligence for mergers and acquisitions or investments, and licensing agreements. In all his efforts, Drew is dedicated to empowering inventors and innovators, providing consistent support and exceptional expertise to help them navigate the intricacies of intellectual property law.
Representative Work
- Develop IP strategies for clients across a range of complex technologies.
- Work closely with engineering teams to identify, harvest, prioritize, and develop patents in line with business goals and market trends.
- Create cost-effective and efficient prosecution strategies: e.g., for a client filing 500+ patent applications over seven years, Drew led the effort to achieve a 91% allowance rate at the USPTO with an average of just 1.5 Office Actions and 18.7 months between filing and patent issuance (the best among all of that client’s outside counsel).
Industry Experience
Education
- J.D., University of Montana School of Law
- B.S., Electrical Engineering, Oregon State University
Admissions
- Colorado
- California
- USPTO