Erik S Hanson
Associate, New York
Erik S Hanson
Associate, New York
Erik S. Hanson has experience in large-scale, complex patent litigation in a variety of areas including computer architecture, networking and wireless communications, data compression and storage, LCD panels, pharmaceutical compounds and delivery systems, and medical imaging equipment. He also has experience in patent prosecution and drafting legal opinions concerning patent infringement and validity.
Prior to joining the firm, he practiced at Patterson, Belknap, Webb & Tyler.
Erik is a graduate of Columbia Law School and earned his M.S.E. in Computer and Information Science from the University of Pennsylvania and his B.S. in Physics from Harvard College.
Erik is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Erik S. Hanson has experience in large-scale, complex patent litigation in a variety of areas including computer architecture, networking and wireless communications, data compression…
Education
Columbia Law School (J.D., 2001); University of Pennsylvania (M.S.E. in Computer and Information Science, 1998); Harvard College (B.S. in Physics, cum laude, 1995)
Bar Admissions
New York State; U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York; U.S. Patent and Tradmark Office
Activities and Affiliations
Member, New York City Bar Association
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