LL.M., Intellectual Property Law
J.D.
M.S. Electrical Engineering
B.S. Electrical Engineering
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LL.M., Intellectual Property Law
J.D.
M.S. Electrical Engineering
B.S. Electrical Engineering
Francisco is Special Counsel at Sunstein with a focus in patent law, and brings over 25 years of intellectual property experience. Through the unique combination of his educational and professional background in the law, business and engineering, Francisco is able to provide intuitive, strategic counsel to his clients.
He has also participated in various aspects of litigation relating to copyright, trademark, trade dress, and patent infringement, including 28 USC §1498 actions. Francisco is well-versed in many technical areas, including electromagnetic systems, telecommunication systems, sensor technology, power amplifiers, digital processing, signal/imaging technology, processor architecture, solid-state/semiconductor layout and processing, automated systems, software, electro-mechanical equipment and medical device technologies.
Prior to his legal career, Francisco served as a design engineer for Hughes Aircraft Company for both Hughes’ Space and Communication and Radar Systems groups. While working within the Space and Communications group, he designed sub-systems for the Milstar and Intelsat VI satellites, and while at Radar Systems he designed radar antennas and transmitter subsystems for the F-15, F-14, F/A-18, AV-8B, B-2, and ASARS-2 fighter, bomber, and reconnaissance aircraft programs.
Notable Representation(s):
Francisco has represented many large technology companies in IP prosecution, licensing, and portfolio management including Conexant Systems, SiRF Technologies, Jazz Semiconductor, Patriot Range Systems, Harman International, Broadcom Corporation, Agilent Technologies, Avago Technologies, Skyworks Solutions, Qimonda AG, Entropic Communications, Pictos Technology, Sun Microsystems, Whirlpool, TEN media, Siemens, Bell & Howell, Silanna Asia Pte Ltd, Sony, and The Boeing Company.
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