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Joshua M. Nelson
- Firmwide Vice-Chair, Patent Prosecution & Portfolio Counseling Practice
Joshua assists companies with strategic development and monetization of patent portfolios in every stage of growth.
Joshua Nelson has extensive experience in all aspects of patent portfolio management, including the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, patent licensing and litigation, and portfolio acquisitions and sales. He represents clients in numerous industries, including semiconductor manufacturing and packaging, computer hardware, computer networking, telecommunications, aerospace, software, and image and video processing.
Prior to joining Perkins Coie, Joshua served as patent counsel for several leading global technology companies, where he managed patent portfolios comprising thousands of patents and directed the filing of hundreds of U.S. and foreign patent applications every year. He also helped clients to develop and implement intellectual property management programs for the early identification and strategic protection of high-value innovations.
Education & Credentials
Education
- Boston College Law School, J.D., 2005
- University of Dallas, B.A., Physics, 1999
Bar and Court Admissions
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Idaho
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California
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U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Related Employment
- Micron Technology, Inc., Boise, ID, Senior Patent Counsel, 2013-2017
- Western Digital Technologies, Irvine, CA, Director & Patent Counsel, 2009-2012
- McDermott Will & Emery LLP, Irvine, CA, Associate, 2005-2009
Impact
Community Involvement
- Discovery Center of Idaho, Board of Directors