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Steven J. Gelman
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  • 901 New York Avenue, NW
  • Washington, DC 20001-4413
+1 202 408 4120
steven.gelman@finnegan.com steven.gelman@finnegan.com

Steven J. Gelman

Of Counsel

  • +1 202 408 4120 +1 202 408 4120
  • steven.gelman@finnegan.com steven.gelman@finnegan.com
  • 901 New York Avenue, NW
  • Washington, DC 20001-4413
  • vCard

Steve Gelman practices patent law and leverages his extensive experience, both in law firms and as in-house counsel with a major semiconductor company, to strategically develop patent portfolios.

Steve has drafted, prosecuted, and supervised the drafting and prosecution of thousands of patent applications in the United States and most major foreign jurisdictions. His practice includes patent portfolio development and management as well as creating patent development programs, including overall patent strategy and patent harvesting/mining, for corporations.

Steve has experience in a wide range of technical areas, including microprocessor design; computer hardware and software; artificial intelligence and machine learning; cellular telephone technologies; wireless local area network (WLAN) technologies; video processing software and hardware; data storage software; cable set-top boxes; cable modems; electrical connectors; bar code scanners; and consumer-focused Internet software. He also has patent-related experience with regulatory, security, and trade issues, including export control and compliance.

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Admissions and Education

Admissions

  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
  • District of Columbia
  • Pennsylvania
  • New Jersey
  • Colorado

Education

University of Denver Sturm College of Law
J.D., 1995
Duke University
B.A., Computer Science, 1992

Steven's Practices

AI + Finnegan
AI + Patent
Prosecution and Portfolio Management
IP Portfolio Management
Opinions and Counseling
Patent Drafting and Prosecution
Patent Mining and Mapping

Steven's Industries

AI, Electronics, and Information Technology
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)
Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR)
Electrical and Computer Technology
Electronic Devices and Components
Communications
Financial Services and Business Systems
Hospitality, Gaming, and Leisure
Gaming
Transportation and Logistics
Automotive and Smart Mobility Tech

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