Bridget Smith

Bridget Smith is a distinguished registered patent attorney known for her expertise in trials before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, district court litigation, and federal appeals.

Recognized as one of the Top 50 Women in PTAB Trials by the PTAB Bar Association, Bridget is highly skilled in advising clients on portfolio strategies across various technical domains such as semiconductors, computer hardware and software, and business methods.

With a strong background in engineering, including a master's degree in engineering focused on next-generation semiconductors, Bridget has worked at reputable companies like Motorola and software start-ups, where she honed her software design skills and contributed significantly to process improvements and optimizing pricing data for leading clients.

Transitioning to law due to her passion for intellectual property's impact on technology firms, Bridget now excels in making complex technology accessible to a broad audience, including investors, patent examiners, judges, and juries.

Having been a partner at Knobbe Martens and currently serving as a partner at Lowenstein & Weatherwax LLP, Bridget has an illustrious record of handling over 140 Patent Office trials and appeals before the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

She has been involved in significant cases, such as a U.S. Supreme Court case addressing the Appointments Clause and securing a landmark decision in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Beyond her legal practice, Bridget is actively engaged in various professional organizations and initiatives, including chairing the American Bar Association Section of Intellectual Property Law's Patent System Planning Committee and co-chairing the Orange County chapter of ChIPs, an International non-profit supporting women in intellectual property. She is also a part of the Sedona Conference Working Group on patent litigation best practices.

With a background in chemical engineering, with degrees from Case Western Reserve University, Bridget brings a unique blend of technical expertise and legal acumen to her practice.

She frequently speaks and writes on emerging trends in intellectual property law, showcasing her commitment to staying updated and contributing to the legal community.