Darren Smith
Intellectual Property Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright
- Role
- Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Darren Smith
Darren\'s focus is technology – he is interested in deep dives into electronic devices and using that understanding to provide clients with legal advice specific for the technology at issue. Darren\'s background includes a Master\'s degree in materials engineering and a Doctorate degree in electrical engineering. He performed research related to materials science and semiconductor manufacturing, and has past experience working as a programmer. With this technical background and years of legal experience, he can interface with engineers, inventors, experts, and other lawyers to counsel regarding intellectual property, patent prosecution, licensing transactions, and litigation issues and their impact on the overall business. Prior to his legal career, Darren authored or co-authored over a dozen peer-reviewed journal articles in engineering and science journals and presented at several materials and nanotechnology conferences.
Experience
Partner
Jan 2022 — Present · Houston, TX, US
Education
University of Houston
B.S., Electrical Engineering
2001 — 2005
University of Houston Law Center
J.D., Law
2010 — 2013
University of Houston
M.S., Materials Engineering
2005 — 2007
University of Houston
Ph.D., Electrical Engineering
2007 — 2008
Reformed Theological Seminary
Master of Divinity - MDiv
2021 — 2025
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