Overview
Sean is a partner in our Orange County Office.
He focuses his practice on patent procurement, portfolio management, infringement and invalidity analyses, and risk management. Sean also counsels on trade secrets, trademarks, and IP due diligence. He specializes in electronics and software-related technologies, including:
- Wireless and wired communications technologies for radio frequency (RF) systems, baseband, broadband, antennas, cellular, Wi-Fi, radio, and Ethernet.
- Digital and analog circuitry.
- Semiconductor design and manufacture.
- Camera and video technologies including video compression and processing, video production and post-production, optics, and accessories, with an emphasis on high-end application.
- Software and data processing.
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning.
- Acoustic wave devices including SAW and BAW filters.
- Consumer electronics including for audio, video, virtual reality, augmented reality, sporting/hunting, and fitness/health tracking.
- Electric motor technologies including motor drive circuitry and software.
- Automotive technologies including vehicle sensing and processing systems.
Prior to joining the firm, Sean developed integrated circuits and firmware for Ethernet at Solarflare Communications, Inc. He joined Knobbe in 2007 and became a partner in 2013.
Education
- University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA) (J.D., 2007)
- University of California - Santa Barbara (UCSB) (M.S. Computer Engineering, 2003), National Merit Semifinalist, Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society
- University of California - Santa Barbara (UCSB) (B.S. Electrical Engineering, 2003), National Merit Semifinalist, Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society
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