Autonomous and uncrewed vehicle systems are revolutionizing modern life and commerce. As capabilities expand, these systems promise to deliver significant environmental and cost benefits, while also presenting novel regulatory and legal risks for designers and manufacturers.

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The Boeing Company

Represented Boeing, the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners, defense, space and security systems, and service provider of aftermarket support, in its acquisition of Aurora Flight Sciences, a world-class innovator, developer and manufacturer of advanced aerospace platforms and autonomous systems.

Skyward

Represented Skyward, the leading operations management solution for commercial drone businesses, in its acquisition by Verizon Communications Inc., provider of communications and entertainment services over mobile broadband. Skyward brings drone operations management to the Verizon IoT portfolio, simplifying drone operations and management for organizations of any size.

Elbit Systems

Represent international defense contractor in bankruptcy case of sole source supplier of components for the contractor’s unmanned aerial vehicles, including protecting rights as licensee, obtaining return of property, impact of asset sale and creditor issues.

Titan Aerospace

Provide corporate and intellectual property representation and counseling for the company, including patent prosecution and counseling in the areas of aerodynamics, solar cells and manufacturing.

The Boeing Company

Represent The Boeing Company in all areas of intellectual property protection and several other areas of law relating to Boeing’s technology, including FAA and other regulatory compliance, as well as product liability.  We provide patent preparation, prosecution and opinion work for all areas of Boeing technology, including composite structures design and manufacturing, guidance systems, propulsion, electrical power generation and management, and fuel systems.

Insitu, Inc.

Provide patent portfolio planning, development and counseling, including patent preparation, prosecution, evaluation, analysis and opinion work for Insitu, the leading manufacturer of unmanned aircraft systems in the fields of aerodynamics, propulsion, avionics and software.

Compliance and Risk Management Counsel to Fortune 100 Manufacturer

Advise Fortune 100 manufacturer and seller of tech consumer products on regulatory compliance (e.g., CPSC), warranties, contractual risk management and product liability prevention.

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