IP solutions as inventive as today’s technology

At Lando & Anastasi, our expertise covers the full technology spectrum—from computer science and software to Internet, cloud and mobile technologies. We analyze client innovations from every angle—including alternative applications—to create a comprehensive view of commercial IP assets. Our knowledge of the constantly evolving technology and legal landscape makes us trusted advisors, helping clients compete effectively in the global marketplace.

Our attorneys have expertise across a broad range of cutting-edge computer and software technologies, protocols, systems, and manufacturing.

What we do

Work with technology startups to help protect their IP assets at the earliest possible stage
Work with established technology companies to assess and manage their patent portfolios to make the most of their IP investment, while managing business risk
Craft patent filings that focus on the most valuable and protectable IP assets, maximizing budget efficiency
Perform due diligence investigations in support of new business initiatives, including technology licensing, acquisition, and partnership agreements
Protect valuable brands with strategic trademark counseling, clearance, and portfolio management

Event

Craig Smith will Moderate Two Panels at the Immersive Education Initiative’s Blockchain in Education Summit, November 30 and December 1, 2018

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Press Release

Lando & Anastasi, LLP Announces Strategic Expansion with the Addition of Several New Hires

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Article

Peter Lando and Robert Lichter authored “Design Patents Overlooked in Many IP Portfolios,” published in the Fall 2018 issue of Today’s General Counsel.

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Article

Gregory Gerstenzang‘s article, “A Primer on Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies” was published in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, Vol. 47, Issue 24, June 2018.

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Federal Circuit Review

In Re Brandt

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Federal Circuit Review

DSS Technology Management, Inc. v. Apple Inc.

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Federal Circuit Review

SimpleAir, Inc. v. Google LLC

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Case Study

Patent litigation win for mobile technology company

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Case Study

Protecting the integrity of an industry-leading brand

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Article

Craig R. Smith’s article, “Trump’s Hiring Freeze Could Hurt Tech Sector“, published on June 9, 2017 [Note: Subscription required to read full article.]

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Press Release

Craig R. Smith quoted in Law360 “Fed. Circ. Won’t Rehear Apple, Facebook IP Suit

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TIPPs

Revisions to the Guidelines for Patent Examination in China

IP Advisory

ABA Sends Letter to USPTO Director Proposing Amendment to Resolve Ambiguity in §101 Statutory Interpretation

Event

Craig R. Smith presented “Software Patents in an Abstract World” at the Boston Bar Association, Tuesday, April 4, 2017.

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IP Advisory

Patent for Motion Tracking Technology in Fighter Jet Helmet Displays Patent-Eligible under §101

IP Advisory

USPTO to Require Additional Evidence of Use for Post-Registration Affidavits

IP Advisory

Supreme Court Rules Supplier of Single Component of Multicomponent Product Assembled Abroad Does Not Infringe §271(f)(1)

IP Advisory

Antitrust Guidelines for the Licensing of Intellectual Property

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IP Cases to Watch in 2017

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The Intellectual Property Year in Review

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Software Considerations Post-Alice

IP Advisory

Federal Circuit Finds Distributed Network Accounting System Patent-Eligible Under § 101

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America Invents Act – A Look at its Substantive Effect Five Years Later

IP Insight

Practice Spotlight – A Due Diligence Case Study

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Event

John N. Anastasi was a panelist on the Mobile Medical Applications: Navigating Regulatory, Profitability and Patentability panel presented by the BPLA’s Medical Device Committee on Thursday, September 22, 2016.

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IP Advisory

Federal Circuit Finds Automated 3-D Animation Process Patent-Eligible Under §101

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The Case for Reexamination

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Protecting your Company through Trade Secret Law

IP Advisory

Bascom Web Content Filtering Patent Survives §101 Challenge in Federal Circuit

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Navigating an IP Due Diligence

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Exceeding Client Expectations

IP Insight

Computer Implemented Inventions at the European Patent Office – An Update from our European Colleagues

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International Patentable Subject Matter Considerations

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Selecting and Securing a Trademark

Press Release

Associate Growth

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TIPPs

International Patent Procurement

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IP Concerns for Software Startups to Consider

Article

“Cooking with Alice: A Recipe for Responding to § 101 ‘Abstract Idea’ Rejections”, Gregory K. Gerstenzang, November 9, 2015.

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Press Release

L&A Attorneys Named as Super Lawyers and Rising Stars 2015

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TIPPs

Questions to Ask When Threatened with Patent Litigation

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Top IP Points to Consider on Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Trade Secret and Patent Licensing

IP Insight

Practice Spotlight – Apple v. Samsung: Design Patents Finally Coming of Age

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Press Release

L&A Expands its Electronics, Computer Science, Trademark and Copyright Practice

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IP Advisory

Akamai Techs. Inc. v. Limelight Networks, Inc.

IP Advisory

DDR Holdings, LLC v. Hotels.com et al. – Federal Circuit Holds Software Patent Claims Eligible

IP Advisory

Alice Corporation Pty. Ltd. v. CLS Bank International (573 U.S. ____ (2014)

IP Advisory

U.S.C. §101 Jurisprudence: Stil a Murky Morass

Professionals

John N. Anastasi

Partner

JAnastasi@LALaw.com

617-395-7001

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Sarah M. Gates

Partner

SGates@LALaw.com

617-395-7027

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Keith F. Noe

Partner

KNoe@LALaw.com

617-395-7039

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Robert A. Skrivanek, Jr.

Partner

RSkrivanek@LALaw.com

617-395-7014

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Craig R. Smith

Partner

CSmith@LALaw.com

617-395-7081

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Thomas M. Sullivan

Partner

TSullivan@LALaw.com

617-395-7024

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Eric P. Carnevale

Associate

ECarnevale@LALaw.com

617-395-7045

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Gregory K. Gerstenzang

Associate

GGerstenzang@LALaw.com

617-395-7048

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Nathan Harris

Associate

NHarris@LALaw.com

617-395-7013

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John T. Spangenberger

Patent Agent

JSpangenberger@LALaw.com

617-395-7030

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Stephen W. Kerr

Technology Specialist

SKerr@LALaw.com

617-395-7026

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