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Adam has written and successfully prosecuted thousands of patent applications both domestically and abroad in a wide array of technologies. Examples of his experience in the mechanical and electrical arts include medical devices, electrical connectors, optical transceivers, industrial equipment&nbsp;and nanotechnologies. Intellectual property law is more than the mere procurement and enforcement of legal rights, and Adam’s practice leverages a deep understanding of the client’s business and the competitive landscape, so that his efforts reflect the client’s needs.

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J.D., Marquette University Law School, 1999, 

B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1996

Philadelphia

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<li>Works closely with the client to successfully devise and implement global intellectual property protection strategies in crowded technologies. In some cases, this involves focusing on protecting the client’s technology, while in others there is a focus on competitive product. In still other cases, it involves an analysis of industry trends to cement a client’s market share in emerging technologies.</li>
<li>Works closely with R&amp;D personnel to ensure that new products avoid competitive intellectual property, and to obtain patent protection that strengthens the client’s position in the competitive landscape.</li>
<li>Represents a leading publicly held medical device manufacturer, and leads a team of BakerHostetler attorneys to provide foreign and domestic patent procurement services and related opinions.</li>
<li>Represents a leading privately held electrical connector company, and leads a team of BakerHostetler attorneys to provide foreign and domestic patent procurement services and opinions related to patentability, freedom to operate and competitive intellectual property positions.</li>
<li>Represented an automation control company in the Eastern District of Wisconsin against a competitor accused of infringing numerous patents related to remote I/O technology.</li>
<li>Defended an international electrical connector company accused of infringing patents related to optical transceivers in the U.S. International Trade Commission.</li>
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Adam J. Forman

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