Brett J. Smith '09

Brett J. Smith has a decade of experience securing domestic and foreign patents for clients ranging from small startups to large U.S. and global corporations. In addition to patent preparation and prosecution, Brett regularly conducts patentability investigations and infringement and freedom-to-operate analyses. He also negotiates and prepares intellectual property agreements, including licenses, joint development agreements, confidentiality agreements, and other types of commercial agreements involving IP. Brett's diverse practice also encompasses IP litigation and patent post-issuance proceedings, offering his clients a full array of patent portfolio management tools. He has provided capable assistance in representing clients during all phases of the litigation process from discovery to trial. Brett counsels clients engaged in a variety of technical areas, including these: Automotive technologies Commercial vehicles Aviation technologies Robotics manufacturing Medical devices Garage door systems Irrigation products Packaging Consumer products Electronic products Acoustic devices Industrial systems Information technology Agricultural machinery Following Fitch Even's service credo, Brett strives to gain a keen understanding of each client's business so he can partner with them to meet their unique needs and achieve their business goals.