Patent Attorney Steven Avena Joins Dorsey in Denver

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Attorney Steven Avena has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as Of Counsel in the Patent group in Denver, the law firm announced today.

With extensive experience in preparing and prosecuting U.S., international, and foreign patent applications, Steven provides comprehensive counsel to clients and foreign associates. Steven provides patentability and clearance analysis, develops targeted protection strategies for standards and products, and provides patent portfolio growth and management strategies. In post-grant proceedings, Steven has led high-stakes cases on both the petitioner and patent owner side. He also provides essential litigation support, including analysis of non-infringement and invalidity positions.

Steven received his J.D. from University of Utah, S.J. Quinney College of Law; his M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Control Theory, Power Electronics Design, Integrated Circuit Design from University of Colorado Boulder; and his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Lehigh University.

“I’m thrilled to join Dorsey’s robust national platform and its celebrated Patent practice,” said Steven Avena. “I look forward to further developing the practice to serve our clients.”

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