Faustino Lichauco

Faustino Lichauco is an Of Counsel at O&R Patent Law, where he specializes in patent prosecution. He has over 13 years of experience in intellectual property law, particularly in drafting and prosecuting patent applications for medical devices, imaging systems, software, electronics, and computer hardware.1

Professional Background

Lichauco is admitted to practice in Massachusetts, the Federal District Court for the District of Massachusetts, and the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He is also registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Before joining O&R Patent Law, he was a principal at Fish & Richardson and worked on research and development projects at MIT Lincoln Laboratory.12

Education

He holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Suffolk University Law School and both a Master of Science (S.M.) and a Bachelor of Science (S.B.) in Electrical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).1

Skills and Contributions

Lichauco is known for his ability to document comprehensive invention disclosures early in the patent process, which facilitates fast and efficient prosecution. He is adept at anticipating patent office objections and crafting strategies to address them. His enthusiasm and tenacity in patent law have been key to his successful track record. He also engages with the community through his blog, "Is it Patentable?" where he discusses various aspects of patent law.12