Aziz M. Ahsan

Aziz M. Ahsan serves as Of Counsel at Palo Alto Legal Group and focuses on intellectual property law. His work includes preparing and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications, reviewing patent and trademark issues, and advising on technology licenses and intellectual property strategy. He works with inventions involving software, telecommunications, semiconductors, mechanical systems, automotive devices, and other engineering fields. His background combines intellectual property practice with earlier engineering work.

Ahsan earned a J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law in 1985. At the University of Minnesota, he received an MBA in Marketing, Management, and Finance in 1981, an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering in 1978, and a cum laude B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering in 1976. His engineering and business studies support his work evaluating technical inventions, patent claims, and the commercial implications of intellectual property protection.

Ahsan previously worked as a Senior Attorney and Patent Team Leader at IBM Corporation for more than twelve years. He also held patent-related positions at Union Carbide and Honeywell and worked at Kenyon & Kenyon LLP. His experience covers patent searches, infringement and patentability opinions, trademark clearance, portfolio mapping, licensing agreements, and the supervision of outside patent counsel. He has handled technology issues ranging from mobile devices to semiconductor packaging.

Aziz M. Ahsan is admitted in New York, Connecticut, and the District of Columbia and is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. He has contributed to publications, including a book on the Hudson Valley, and is listed as a co-inventor on multiple U.S. patents. His varied legal, technical, and corporate experience helps connect patent protection and licensing decisions to the needs of organizations developing technology.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Palo Alto Legal Group, P.C.
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, Connecticut Bar Association
• Member, District of Columbia Bar

Licensed State

• New York
• Connecticut
• District of Columbia

Education

• William Mitchell College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Minnesota
  Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing, Management, and Finance
• University of Minnesota
  Master of Science (MS) in Mechanical Engineering
• University of Minnesota
  Bachelor of Science (BS) (Cum Laude)

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