Steve

Steve Ritchey advises clients on domestic and international patent applications and provides comprehensive counsel on licensing and technology transfers.

With a particular emphasis on chemical and material sciences, Steve works with clients to prepare and prosecute patent applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

With the costs and difficulties of obtaining a patent increasing, sophisticated patent counsel is an imperative. Steve’s patent experience covers a range of technical disciplines that is arguably broader than many in the field — including food technology, agriscience, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, organic chemistry, fuel cell catalyst technology, nuclear batteries, rechargeable battery technology, silicon wafer technology, radioisotope production, polymer technology, solder alloys, and metal plating technology.

Additionally, Steve drafts and negotiates technology alliance and license agreements, commonly in the agritech, biotech, and medical technology spaces. While attorneys in this space sometimes have a reputation for putting up roadblocks, Steve strives to address potential future problems while ultimately getting the deal done. He also regularly counsels clients and prepares opinion letters regarding infringement and validity issues and freedom to operate.