Overview
Keith applies his experience from over 30 years, in private practice and as in-house patent counsel, to best serve his clients. He works first to understand their business goals, then devises cohesive, integrated intellectual property strategies to protect their products. Keith has a sincere appreciation for budgetary and other internal pressures that can affect in-house decisions and, from his first-hand experience, understands the importance of providing quality and cost-efficient legal services. From this, he has built an in-depth practice providing strategic counseling, patent and trademark prosecution, and negotiation of licensing, joint ventures and other transactional agreements.
Keith focuses on technologies related to electronic, mechanical, and consumer products such as:
- materials and equipment used in the fabrication of printed circuit boards,
- data center equipment and architecture,
- functional and decorative chemistries,
- mechanical and electro-mechanical devices,
- sophisticated networks and system security architecture, and
computer hardware and software.
Because of Keith’s expansive background, his client base is diverse, and includes industry leaders like:
- Raytheon
- Schneider Electric
- ITWEAE
- Specialty Coating Systems
- Markforged, Inc.
Previously, Keith served as vice president and corporate in-house patent counsel at large public companies. He was instrumental in overseeing the development of an extensive intellectual property portfolio, the enforcement of intellectual property against competitors, significant licensing fees and exclusive positions in key technological areas.
Keith is a retired Major and Staff Judge Advocate for the Joint Forces Command in the Rhode Island Army National Guard.