Alan I. Cantor

Alan I. Cantor is Of Counsel at NSIP Law in Washington, DC whose practice covers patents, trademarks, copyrights, and intellectual property enforcement. Alan focuses technically on mechanical and electromechanical technologies and advises clients on patentability, validity, infringement, and enforceability. He helps obtain U.S. and foreign patent portfolios and counsels on design rights, trademarks, trade dress, copyright, licensing, and litigation. His work includes technologies involving medical devices, automotive products, electrical power distribution, and other mechanical and electromechanical systems.

Alan earned his J.D. from the University of Baltimore and a B.E. from The Cooper Union. Before practicing law, he worked for Ford Motor Company and gained engineering experience in the automotive industry. He served for six years as a patent examiner at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and later as a patent attorney for the U.S. Army Materiel Development and Readiness Command. His engineering and government patent experience supports analysis of inventions, prior art, patent claims, and enforcement strategy.

Alan has worked across a broad range of technologies, including biological specimen processing, medical devices, electrical outlets and connectors, solar panels, loudspeakers, touch screens, automotive systems, soil stabilization, container handling, molding processes, papermaking, infrared targeting, fitness equipment, and footwear. He has represented clients in licensing negotiations, federal court litigation, and proceedings before the U.S. International Trade Commission. His work also includes protecting designs and brands alongside patents, allowing clients to coordinate multiple forms of intellectual property protection.

Alan I. Cantor is admitted in Washington, DC and Virginia, before the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, federal district courts, and the USPTO. His professional background includes many years as a partner in boutique and international intellectual property practices. He participates in intellectual property organizations including the American Intellectual Property Law Association and ABA sections. His practice combines technical knowledge, prosecution experience, licensing work, and litigation strategy to protect valuable innovation and brand assets.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, NSIP Law
• Member, District of Columbia Bar
• Member, Virginia State Bar
• Member, American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law and Litigation Sections
• Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association

Licensed State

• District of Columbia
• Virginia

Education

• University of Baltimore
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• The Cooper Union
  B.E.

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