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At the end of the 1990s, Steve spent three years as assistant general counsel, Patents and Technology, at Unisys Corporation. This in-house experience enables Steve to bring a unique perspective to his representation of technology companies. Steve's ability to provide clients with sound advice is also enhanced by his litigation experience, as he has helped achieve favorable results in a number of patent infringement suits.

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J.D., Villanova University School of Law, 1992, 

B.S., Electrical Engineering, Drexel University, 1989, 

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<li>Chambers USA: Intellectual Property in Pennsylvania
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<li>Band 3 (2020 to 2024), Band 4 (2018 to 2019)</li>
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<li>The Legal 500 United States
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<li>Recommended in Intellectual Property: Patents &#8211; prosecution (including re-examination and post-grant proceedings) (2016, 2021 to 2022)</li>
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<li>The Best Lawyers in America® (2006 to 2025)
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<li>Pennsylvania: Litigation &#8211; Intellectual Property
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<li>Best Lawyers® &#8220;Lawyer of the Year&#8221; (2019, 2024)</li>
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<li>Pennsylvania: Litigation &#8211; Patent
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<li>Best Lawyers® &#8220;Lawyer of the Year&#8221; (2016)</li>
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<li>Pennsylvania: Patent Law</li>
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<li>IAM Patent 1000: The World&#8217;s Leading Patent Practitioners
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<li>Pennsylvania: Recommended for Patent Prosecution (2017 to 2024)</li>
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<li>Pennsylvania &#8220;Super Lawyer&#8221; (2005 to 2022)</li>
<li>Managing Intellectual Property &#8220;IP Star&#8221; in Pennsylvania</li>
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Chambers USA Guide 2024 Recognizes 155 BakerHostetler Attorneys and ­66 Practice Areas

Chambers USA Guide 2023 Honors 147 BakerHostetler Attorneys and Recognizes 64 Practice Areas

Hundreds of BakerHostetler Attorneys Honored as 2023 Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch and Lawyers of the Year

BakerHostetler Attorneys, Practice Areas Shine in The Legal 500 2022 Guide

Chambers USA Guide 2022 Honors 145 BakerHostetler Attorneys and Recognizes 62 Practice Areas

Remarkable Achievements: IP Teams Earn Three Practice and 16 Individual Rankings

191 BakerHostetler Attorneys Named in 2022 “Best Lawyers” List; 10 Recognized as “Lawyer of the Year”

BakerHostetler Attorneys, Practice Areas Recognized in The Legal 500 Guide for 2021

Chambers and Partners USA Honors 134 BakerHostetler Attorneys and 55 Practice Areas in 2021 USA Guide

BakerHostetler Intellectual Property Group Earns High Marks in Annual Ranking

Chambers and Partners USA Honors 127 Attorneys and 43 Practice Areas in 2019 Guide

Chambers and Partners USA Honors 118 Attorneys and 45 Practice Areas in 2018 Guide

150 BakerHostetler Attorneys Named 2016 Super Lawyers; 91 Named Rising Stars

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<li>Part of a team of lawyers who, following a seven-day jury trial in a patent infringement case, won a $22.3 million award for a leading provider of electricity metering solutions. Has helped the same client achieve favorable settlements in patent infringement actions brought against it by several nonpracticing entities.</li>
<li>Successfully defended an ex parte re-examination of a key patent in the licensing program of a major software company.</li>
<li>Works with major software, electronics and communications companies in developing patent portfolios to support their strategic business goals. Provides patent procurement services, freedom to operate assessments, due diligence analysis, and invalidity and noninfringement opinions.</li>
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