Strategic counsel for patents and other IP

Rory Foster counsels on patent prosecution and strategic portfolio management across a wide range of industries, with focus on mechanical, electronic, hydraulic, chemical processing and algorithmic inventions. He also advises on intellectual property (IP) transactions, including due diligence and IP agreements for acquisition, licensing, joint development and other endeavors. Rory’s technological experience is focused in particular on:

• Fluidic systems, including valves/controls for hydrocarbon extraction and distribution, and processing systems for chemical production
• Mechanical systems, including construction and off-highway equipment, and electrical system infrastructure
• Industrial controls and algorithmic inventions

Rory advises clients ranging from startups to multinationals on a wide range of IP issues, focusing particularly on global patent prosecution and portfolio management that appropriately balances costs with commercial value. He helps clients to strategically build patent families and portfolios to protect innovation, and provides guidance on all aspects of IP risk management, ranging from standardized product clearance processes to preparation for litigation, inter partes reviews (IPR) and other invalidity proceedings. He previously worked as a research and services engineer in natural gas production.

Bar Admissions

• Massachusetts
• Wisconsin

Education

• Harvard Law School (J.D., 2010)
  • Tenant Advocacy Project, advocate, intake director and board member

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (B.S., 2004)
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Varsity soccer
  • Sigma Chi

• University of Wisconsin - Madison (M.S., 2005)
  • Mechanical Engineering