Neil D. Gershon, Intellectual Property Law is a specialized legal practice focusing exclusively on intellectual property, with over 25 years of expertise in patent law, particularly within the medical device and technology sectors. The firm stands out for its strategic, business-oriented approach to IP protection, helping clients from startups to multinational corporations maximize the value of their innovations.
Mr. Gershon adopts a collaborative methodology, working closely with inventors, technical teams, marketing, and management to align IP strategy with broader business goals. His experience includes serving as in-house Chief Patent Counsel and handling patent matters for firms in major legal markets, providing clients with deep insights into portfolio development, freedom to operate, and transactional support such as IP due diligence for investors and acquisitions.
Services Offered
- Patentability Searches
- Patent Applications
- U.S. and International Patent Prosecution
- Freedom to Operate (FTO) Searches and Opinions
- IP Ownership and Transfer
- Contracts
- Trademarks
- Trade Secrets
- IP Strategy Development
- Patent Portfolio Building and Expansion
- Continuation Practice for Broader Patent Coverage
- Blocking Patents for Alternative Designs
- Third-Party Patent Evaluation
- R&D Direction and Monitoring for Patent Coverage
- IP Due Diligence for Angel Investors and Venture Capital Firms
- Patent Licensing
- Patent Litigation Support
- Interference Proceedings
The firm serves clients globally and specializes in technical areas including medical devices, consumer technologies, robotics, electrical connectors, powered devices, exercise equipment, footwear, and appliances. Neil Gershon is admitted to practice in Connecticut, Washington D.C., Maryland, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and the U.S. Patent Office.
