Faustino Lichauco

Faustino Lichauco is an accomplished patent attorney currently serving as Of Counsel at O&R Patent Law. With over 13 years of experience in intellectual property law, he specializes in patent prosecution, due diligence, and appellate advocacy, particularly in fields such as medical devices, imaging, software, and signal processing.2

Education and Background

Lichauco holds a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and a Juris Doctorate in Intellectual Property Law from Suffolk University Law School. His early career included positions as a Sponsored Research Staff at MIT Lincoln Laboratory and as a Research Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.2

Professional Experience

Before joining O&R Patent Law, Lichauco was a Principal at Fish & Richardson, where he gained significant experience in patent matters. He is known for his thorough approach to documenting invention disclosures and has a strong track record in navigating complex patent office objections.12 Lichauco is also fluent in Tagalog and has authored a blog titled "Is it Patentable?" which discusses patentability issues in an engaging manner.2

Current Role

At O&R Patent Law, Lichauco is recognized for his ability to effectively prepare and prosecute patent applications, as well as handle appellate work before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. His clients appreciate his enthusiasm and tenacity in advocating for their intellectual property rights.23