Steven is driven to find creative solutions to his client's intellectual property law challenges.

Overview

With a focus on mechanical, software and computer system patents, Steven handles the preparation and prosecution of foreign and domestic patents applications. He also helps clients evaluate the patentability of new inventions and prepare opinions on patent infringement and validity. Additionally, Steven has experience assessing clients' freedom to make, use and sell their products in view of issued patents asserted against them.

Steven also assists his clients in challenging and defending the validity of patents in Inter Parte Review (IPR) and Post Grant Review (PGR) proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Representative technologies that Steven works with include medical devices and implants, automated manufacturing systems and equipment, machinery, automation software, tools, fasteners, building structural connectors and other building components, packaging, commercial kitchen appliances, lubrication systems, bearings, exercise equipment, firearm tools and accessories, outdoor equipment, fiber optics, and numerous other technologies.

News & Insights

Publications

"Digging Into the USPTO's AI Guidance: Adjusting Practices to Capture Human Contribution," IPWatchdog, February 2024

"The Challenge of Achieving Discovery from Third Party, Non-Retained Experts," St. Louis University Law Journal, 2017

"Missouri v. Clay: The Missouri Supreme Court's Failure to Properly Restrict Non-Violent Felons Right to Bear Arms," St. Louis University Law Journal Online, March 2016

Recognitions

Recognitions

Named to the Legal 500 "U.S. City Elite" guide, 2026

Professional & Civic Activities

Professional & Civic Activities

Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis

Admissions

  • Missouri, 2017
  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 2017

Education

St. Louis University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2017

University of Kansas, B.S., Architectural Engineering, highest distinction, 2014

  • Outstanding Senior in Architectural Engineering
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