PALO ALTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — VLP Law Group LLP is pleased to announce that patent attorney Jim White has joined the firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group as a partner based in Seattle, Washington. Mr. White is a seasoned patent attorney with over 20 years of experience in patent procurement in computer-related areas, including computer software and Internet-related patents.
White focuses his practice on the domestic and foreign prosecution of computer-related patents, and also provides services in strategic planning and analysis of patent portfolios, patent validity and infringement opinions, and patent licensing.
Prior to becoming a software patent attorney, Mr. White worked as a software engineer in Silicon Valley for over six years.
“We are thrilled that Jim will be joining the VLP patent team,” said David Roise, Co-Chair of VLP’s Intellectual Property Practice Group. “Jim’s technology background in software and Internet-related technology will further strengthen our expertise in these areas. His experience working as a software engineer in Silicon Valley prior to becoming a patent attorney, and his subsequent legal practice in patent prosecution, strategic IP planning and analysis and patent diligence speak to the expertise and value he provides his clients. We look forward to having him as part of our IP group.”
Mr. White said, “VLP’s sophisticated cloud-based infrastructure, as well as its existing team of skilled patent procurement professionals, will enable me to provide outstanding service to clients. I am very excited to be joining this fine team of lawyers in such a dynamic environment.”
About VLP:
Founded in 2008, VLP is a business and transactional law firm that delivers top quality legal services from experienced attorneys through an efficient platform. The firm has a broad practice, reaching across many industry sectors, including high tech, life sciences, clean tech, retail, consumer products, edtech, and real estate. VLP has continued its strong growth, and is made up of noted attorneys with significant experience who believe VLP’s unique, client-oriented model is the best platform for their practice. Our partners are regularly recognized by their peers as outstanding attorneys, and the firm has been recognized as a top company for its promotion of quality of life in the workplace.
VLP partners represent clients that vary in size from individual executives and early-stage startups to Fortune 500 companies. Our clients include public and private corporations, venture capital investors, private equity funds, educational institutions and companies, nonprofits and individuals.
We provide general corporate, licensing, contract, intellectual property protection and counseling, securities regulation, financing, merger and acquisition, real estate, commercial lending, tax, employment and other legal services.
More information: https://www.vlplawgroup.com/
