Scott Anderson

Scott Anderson’s practice is devoted to helping clients identify, protect, and generate value from their intellectual property. He has worked with high-tech startups, research universities, and Fortune 100® companies. Scott brings a unique perspective to intellectual property matters because he has many years of experience in both patent prosecution and intellectual property litigation, including high-stakes patent litigation.

Scott works with inventors and business owners to write patent applications that are not only technically rigorous and complete, but also strategically aligned with the client’s business goals. Learning about why patent protection is important and how the innovation supports the business model is part of providing effective and valuable representation. Scott’s practice includes strategic counseling, patentability analysis, freedom-to-operate opinions, and infringement studies. When a potential dispute arises, Scott has experience analyzing patent portfolios, assessing competitive threats, and working with clients to find lawful and effective designs that minimize infringement risk.

A registered patent attorney since 2001, Scott has extensive experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications for mechanical systems, electronics and software, and medical devices. He has prosecuted patent applications covering major advances in augmented-reality systems, wearable tech, aviation electronics, microscope technology, and surgical tools. Scott has achieved the prestigious AV Preeminent® Rating (highest possible rating) in the Martindale Hubbell Legal Directory, based on peer review by lawyers and judges.