As an attorney admitted to practice before both the United States and European patent offices, Drew Schulte is an innovator in using multijurisdictional approaches to service his clients鈥 needs. A thought leader in patenting cutting-edge technology and scientific disciplines such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and other fintech applications, Drew鈥檚 understanding of technology, his specific legal insights on the intricacies of patenting complex subject matters, and recognition of the nuances that drive value for these patents is particularly evident in his successes navigating the challenges of matter eligibility, in both the United States and Europe, for patents in these spaces.
Beyond successfully obtaining patent protection for his clients in difficult areas, Drew stands by his work and defends his granted patents. In addition to post-grant proceedings in the United States, Drew has handled more than 60 European Patent Office (EPO) oppositions and argued before both the EPO Technical Board of Appeals and the Enlarged Board of Appeals.
Drew is a frequent contributor to legal news outlets and often opines on cross-border strategies and emerging technology considerations. Drew also routinely advocates for innovation in the legal industry, specifically with respect to the use of statistical analysis and technology-backed approaches for obtaining the highest quality and best results for his clients.
Affiliations
- New York State Bar Association Intellectual Property Law Section, Member
- International IP Law Committee Patent Law Committee, Member
- The New York Intellectual Property Law Association Legislative Action/Amicus Committee, Member
- Law Society of England and Wales, Member
Awards & Recognition
- Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch, Intellectual Property Law (2021)
- Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, Intellectual Property (2020-2023)
Presentations and Publications
- Panelist, 鈥淪trategic Considerations for Managing Data and Intangible Assets,鈥 Managing IP Intellectual Property & Innovation Summit (May 24, 2022)
- Author, 鈥淓nsuring Patent Subject Matter Eligibility For Blockchain Tech,鈥 Law360 (July 21, 2021)
- Author, 鈥淭he Interview Process,鈥 Intellectual Property Magazine (April 30, 2021)
- Author, 鈥淣avigating USPTO And Court Standards On Patent Eligibility,鈥 Law360 (July 8, 2020)
- Author, 鈥淧atent Drafting Lessons From Fed. Circ. Driveshaft Case,鈥 Law360 (July 8, 2020)
- Author, 鈥淚nnovating Your Thinking About Patents,鈥 com (April 2, 2020)
- Author, 鈥淗ow to Balance Privacy Compliance and AI Implementation,鈥 Corporate Counsel Magazine (January 9, 2020)
- Speaker, 鈥淧atenting Strategies for AI in FinTech Applications,鈥 Clear Law Institute Webinar (March 14, 2019)
- Author, 鈥淜eys To Successful AI Patents In The US And Europe,鈥 Law360 (March 11, 2019)
- Author, 鈥淭raining Your Organization for the Future of IP in AI,鈥 Legaltech News (August 9, 2018)
- Author, 鈥淎lice-Proofing Your Patent Specifications,鈥 Law360 (June 18, 2018)
- Speaker, 鈥淭raining your Organization for the Future of IP in AI,鈥 West LegalEdcenter Webinar (November 14. 2018)
- Speaker, 鈥淭he Increasing Value of European Patents,鈥 10th Annual Corporate IP Counsel Forum (March 15, 2018)
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