Seaton J. Curran

Seaton J. Curran is a Nevada patent attorney who advises clients on developing, protecting, and leveraging intellectual property assets. His practice focuses on patent preparation, prosecution, intellectual property strategy, and technology-related matters for businesses seeking to safeguard innovation and strengthen their competitive position.

Seaton earned his J.D. from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law in 2008. He also earned an M.B.A. from the University of Southern California in 2000 and a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Loyola Marymount University in 1996.

Seaton counsels clients on patents involving electrical, mechanical, and computer-implemented technologies. His experience includes work in the automotive, power generation, e-commerce, gaming, and healthcare industries, where he helps clients pursue protection for valuable inventions and align intellectual property planning with business goals.

Seaton brings a strong technical background to his legal practice. Before becoming an attorney, he spent 12 years as a registered professional engineer and project manager for a global engineering and design firm, giving him practical insight into innovation, development, and technical problem-solving.

Seaton assists clients with patent strategy, prosecution, intellectual property litigation, copyright matters, and related business concerns. His work helps companies evaluate their innovations, reduce legal risk, and pursue intellectual property protections that support commercialization, growth, and long-term value.

Seaton is admitted to practice in Nevada and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. His professional involvement includes the State Bar of Nevada Intellectual Property Law Section and the American Intellectual Property Law Association, where he has served in leadership roles.

Seaton J. Curran has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America and Mountain States Super Lawyers Rising Stars. Through his patent and intellectual property practice, he helps clients protect ideas, manage technology assets, and make informed decisions in competitive and highly technical industries.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC
• Member, State Bar of Nevada
• Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association

Licensed State

• Nevada

Education

• University of Nevada, Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business
  Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Loyola Marymount University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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