Stephen Durant

Stephen Durant is a seasoned patent attorney at Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner, with a strong passion for mentoring entrepreneurs in developing intellectual property assets.

His practice spans from assisting solo inventors to representing seed-stage and venture-backed start-ups, U.S. & International public companies, and universities.

With a focus on strategic counseling and patent procurement, he adeptly prepares and prosecutes patent applications in a diverse range of technologies.

Stephen's expertise covers areas like analog & digital circuits, audio signal processing, virtual reality, wireless devices, medical imaging, robotics, Internet software & security systems, lasers, optics, holography, and MEMS.

Recognizing the value of intellectual property, Stephen emphasizes its crucial role in attracting investments, licensing products, and establishing competitive advantages.

His professional portfolio includes managing IP matters for global companies, handling agreements, due diligence processes, infringement and validity studies, and offering support in litigation and post grant proceedings.

An active figure in the legal community, Stephen has taken on leadership roles in various associations, including President of the Silicon Valley Intellectual Property Law Association.

He is also involved with the American Intellectual Property Law Association and the San Francisco Bar Association.

In addition to his legal background, Stephen Durant holds a JD in Law from Cornell University and a B.S.E.E. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame.

A testament to his expertise, Stephen is a registered patent attorney with a wealth of experience to offer in the field of intellectual property law.