Paul A. Rodriguez

Paul is an intellectual property attorney who advises individuals, small businesses, and Fortune 500 companies on patent and trademark protection, portfolio development, and enforcement. His practice includes invention development, domestic and international IP protection, patent landscaping, clearance analyses, licensing, and litigation.

Paul works with clients across a range of mechanical and electrical technologies, including automotive systems at the manufacturer and supplier levels, gas turbine engines, elevators, and heating and cooling systems.

• Developed a global patent portfolio for a Tier One automotive supplier involving advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and steer-by-wire technologies.
• Advised an automotive parts manufacturer with up to 90% market share in certain North American suspension systems on patent infringement and invalidity assessments involving a competitor’s patent portfolio.
• Negotiated a patent licensing agreement for a manufacturer of custom head restraints and armrests.