Glenn W. Rhodes
Partner
Intellectual property matters only when it strengthens a company's competitive position in the real world.
Companies often focus on patents as legal assets. The more important question is whether those patents meaningfully affect what competitors can rationally do. If they do not narrow a competitor's economically rational options, they may create the appearance of a barrier to entry without creating one.
Heather H. Fan
Partner
Heather H. Fan focuses her practice on patent preparation, prosecution, and portfolio development for technology-driven companies. She works closely with founders, in-house counsel, and technical teams to secure patent protection that aligns with product development, investment objectives, and long-term business goals. Her experience includes domestic and international patent filings, office-action practice, and ongoing portfolio management across a range of technologies.
