Andrew Douglas

About Andrew Douglas

For over 20 years, I have been advising clients concerning intellectual property matters. I work with clients to implement effective strategies to obtain patent protection for key innovations. I also work proactively with clients to mitigate patent infringement risk. These efforts are foundational to preparing for and conducting intellectual property due diligence in connection with transactions, such as investments and acquisitions.My clients are mostly in mechanical engineering and medical fields. I have served clients in ophthalmology, orthopedics, cardiovascular devices, diagnostics, and interventions, among other medical technologies. A partial list of areas of focus in my practice includes:~Intraocular lenses (IOLs)~IOL injectors~Implants to mitigate presbyopia~Corneal inlays, treatments, and procedures~Orthopedic implants and instruments for the extremities, including elbow, foot and ankle, and small bone implants, tools and procedures~Shoulder implants, tools and procedures, including anatomic and reverse shoulder, patient specific tooling and implants for the shoulder ~Hip and knee implants, instruments, and methods~Spinal implants and instruments~Patient specific surgical planning~Orthopedic surgical navigation~Structural heart devices, methods, and catheters~Guide wire and catheter based pressure sensing devices~Coronary artery intervention instruments and diagnostics~Coronary and peripheral stents~Distal protection guide wires ~Ventricular assist devices and surgical instruments~Catheter based heart pumps~Extra-corporeal membrane oxygenator (ECMO) devicesI also have experience in mechanical devices in the following fields:~Automotive systems~CNG fuel and fueling systems~Hydrogen fuel and fuel cell systems~Battery electric vehicle systems~MOMS sensors, Fabry-Perot sensors, optical sensors~Patio furniture and shade structures, including patio and market umbrellas, canopies, awnings~Magnetized assemblies with rare earth magnetsI enjoy learning about my clients’ technologies and helping my clients deploy well thought-out and effective intellectual property strategies to protect their key technologies.In addition to implementing intellectual property strategies in these and other fields, I am experienced with conducting and responding to IP due diligence.I am based in California, serving local clients and clients in other states and countries. In my personal life, I enjoy traveling and time at home with my wife and four school-age children.

Experience

1. Partner

   Knobbe Martens

   Jan 2006 — Present · Orange County, CA, US

   My project typically involve- Conducting due diligence- Evaluating patent infringement risk and studying validity of patents- Opinions of non-infringement and invalidity- Patent portfolio management- Intellectual property counseling

Education

• University of Minnesota Law School

  Doctor of Law (JD)

  1997 — 2000

• University of Minnesota

  Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

  1989 — 1994

• White Bear Lake, MN

  High School

  1985 — 1989

Skills

• Patent Prosecution
• Trade Secrets
• Patent Portfolio Analysis
• Patentability
• Intellectual Property
• Registered Patent Attorney
• Patent Applications
• Due Diligence
• Legal Writing
• Medical Devices
• Patents
• Legal Opinions