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Stephen C. Glazier  Partner
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Areas of Practice

Mr. Glazier concentrates in intellectual property, specifically in patent and technology matters, including patent prosecution, litigation, transactions, licensing, strategic counseling, opinion letters, responses to demand letters, due diligence, equity transactions for technology companies, intellectual property evaluations, and internal invention surveys. 

Mr. Glazier has extensive experience in fields including software, business methods, computer systems, the Internet, finance, e-commerce, financial services, insurance, intelligent equipment, telecommunications, GPS applications, encryption, security systems, bio-ID sensors, wireless communication and hand-held devices, retailing, multi-media, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, batteries, fuel cells, petroleum and coal exploration and production, mining, electric power generation and distribution, nuclear power, hybrid and electric vehicles, vehicle telematics, supertankers, trains and airplanes, LEDs and lighting, nanotech, clean tech, and other fields.

Mr. Glazier also advises on the strategic development and commercialization of patented portfolios and products.  He has invented around adverse patents, and is the inventor of six U.S. patents.

Mr. Glazier has lectured at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Sloan School of Management, and the Georgetown University Business School, regarding patent strategies.

Speaking Engagements

Mr. Glazier frequently writes and speaks about intellectual property and the commercialization of technology.  He is the author of three books: Patent Strategies for Business, Technology Deals, and e-Patent Strategies (complimentary copies are available upon request).  Writings by Mr. Glazier include:

  • “New Patent Strategy Metrics Can Increase Market Capitalization,” Oil & Gas Financial Journal, by Stephen C. Glazier, February 1, 2010.
  • “Global CIO: Software Patents and The CIO,” Information Week, by Stephen C. Glazier, February 1, 2010. 
  • “2009 Business Method Patent Partnership Meeting at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office: Highlights, Class 705 (Business Method) patents issued in 2008 increased by 23.3%, new applications increased 11.9%, despite recession,” Intellectual Property Alert, by Stephen C. Glazier, August 5, 2009.
  • “What to Do When Your Competitor Gets Software and Business Method Patents, Intellectual Property Memorandum,” by Stephen C. Glazier, November 19, 2008.
  • “Patents for Business Methods and Software, In Re Bilski and Patents for Business Methods and Software,” Intellectual Property Memorandum, by Stephen C. Glazier.  November 2008.
     “U.S. Patent Commissioner Speaks: Current Developments in Patents,” K&L Gates Webinar, John J. Doll, U.S. Commissioner of Patents, Moderated by Stephen Glazier, K&L Gates, Washington, DC office, May 13, 2008.
  • “TV Interview with Stephen Glazier about Patents and Shareholder Value,” FedEdTV.com, April 2008.
  • “Patent Audits And Internal Invention Surveys: 7 Strategies, 33 Tactical Steps And 2 Benchmarks," Metropolitan Corporate Counsel, by Stephen C. Glazier.  February 2008.
  • “Best Practices for Patent Strategies,” K&L Gates Webinar, by Stephen C. Glazier.  December 3, 2007.
  • “Strategies to Build Your Company Patent Portfolio to Maximize Shareholder Value,” presented to MIT Sloan School of Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, by Stephen C. Glazier.  November 17, 2005.
  •  “Patents for Innovative Financial Products-Changing the Business Of Financial Innovation,” Metropolitan Corporate Counsel, by Stephen C. Glazier.  October 2005.
  • “Patent Commissioner Seeks More Examiners to cut Backlog,” Intellectual Property Alert, by Stephen C. Glazier. May 2008.
  • “The Rise of Patents In The Mortgage Industry: A Checklist for Protection in the New World of Mortgage Patents,” Intellectual Property Alert, by Stephen C. Glazier. May 2005.
  •  “Patent Pending: Structured Products Patents as a Profit Center for Financial Dealers,” Structured Products Association Newsletter, Fall 2004.
  • “Strategic Patents,” American Executive Magazine, August 2004.
  • “Patent Due Diligence for the Acquisition and Sales of Software and Databases,” Intellectual Property Alert, May 2004.
  • “Technology Deals,” published by LBI Law and Business Institute, 2004.
  • “Patent Due Diligence and Full Material Disclosure for Innovative Securities,” Intellectual Property Alert, August 2003.
  • “Responding to the New Demand Letters Alleging Infringement of Business Method and Software Patents,” Intellectual Property Alert, May 2003.
  • “Patent Strategies for Business – Third Edition,” published by LBI Law and Business Institute, 2000.
  • “E-Patent Strategies,” published by LBI Law and Business Institute, 2000.

Court Admissions
  • U.S. Supreme Court

Bar Admissions
  • Bar of California (Inactive)
  • Bar of District of Columbia
  • Bar of New York
  • Bar of Texas (Inactive)
  • U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
Education
  • J.D., University of Texas at Austin School of Law (1979)
  • M.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1973) (Sigma Xi; Scientific Research Society of North America)
  • B.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1972) (MIT)

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