Philip Simon

Phil advises clients of all sizes, from startups to international corporations, on building intellectual property portfolios that reflect their priorities, market positioning, and competitive landscape. Phil draws on his deep technical and legal experience to understand his client’s valued innovations and develop global IP strategies that are aligned with both near- and long-term goals.

Phil has helped procure patents across a broad array of global jurisdictions. Leveraging his background in physics, Phil has counseled clients across a broad range of industries, including semiconductors, green technologies, medical devices, robotics, IoT systems, consumer devices, optics, lasers, materials processing, and software. In the green technology industry, Phil has particular experience with matters involving hydrogen production, heat management and recovery, high-efficiency combustion burners, plastic recycling, and energy management systems. 

Beyond helping his clients develop robust patent portfolios, Phil regularly advises clients on their exposure to third-party IP – providing guidance on validity, risk of infringement, and strategic positioning. His practice includes pre-litigation support, due diligence, and landscape analysis. Phil also supports his clients by helping build and maintain trade secret protection from the ground up, drafting company-wide IP policies, and crafting training programs for each level of a company. Phil draws on this experience to help his clients construct well-rounded IP strategies to safeguard their innovations and competitive differentiators.