Lawrence D. Eisen

Lawrence Eisen joined Edell, Shapiro & Finnan in 2007, has been a Member of the firm since 2009, and has been practicing intellectual property law since 1995. With a degree in electrical engineering and related practical work experience, Lawrence focuses his practice on patent portfolio development, portfolio management, counseling, freedom-to-operate, invalidity, and infringement opinions, and related matters.  Lawrence’s advocacy has resulted in multiple successful outcomes before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.  Lawrence heads the firm’s human resources department.

Lawrence specializes in a wide variety of technologies, including:

• mobile communications systems
• computer hardware and software
• electronic circuitry
• wireline and optical networking
• semiconductor fabrication
• welding and plasma cutting systems
• power systems
• encryption
• medical devices
• space systems
• e-commerce
• financial services

Prior to joining Edell, Shapiro & Finnan, Lawrence practiced patent law for over 10 years, initially at two patent boutique firms, and then at international law firms where he not only managed a sizeable patent prosecution docket, but also devoted a substantial amount of time to patent litigation including discovery matters, infringement and invalidity contentions, Markman claim construction hearings, depositions, and settlement negotiations.

Before embarking on a career in patent law, Lawrence worked as an electronics engineer building and testing high frequency, voltage- and temperature-controlled, crystal oscillators.  He later worked as a consultant at Booz·Allen & Hamilton where he was part of a team that managed the installation and integration of a terminal, high power amplifier, and a pair of satellite antennas on U.S. Navy ships. In this latter position, Lawrence developed a graphical software application to help identify optimal locations for the satellite antennas.  He also developed, and presented as a training tool, a graphical simulation of the operations of the terminal, including setting up and tearing down communications links and configuring communications resources.

In his free time, Lawrence enjoys playing music, reading, hiking, biking, camping, and skiing.