Shawn T. Gordon

Shawn T. Gordon is Of Counsel at DRM in Burlington, Vermont, and a registered patent attorney who advises businesses on patents and broader intellectual property matters. His practice includes patent law, patent preparation and prosecution, patent litigation, trademark registration and litigation, copyrights, trade secrets, intellectual property transactions, and portfolio development. He works across technologies ranging from medical devices and renewable energy systems to consumer products, helping clients understand technical legal issues and choose practical strategies for protecting and enforcing intellectual property rights.

Shawn earned his law degree from the University of Michigan Law School and completed undergraduate studies at Bard College. Before entering legal practice, he worked as a science teacher, experience that continues to support his ability to explain technical subjects in an approachable way. His academic and teaching background is particularly useful in patent matters, where legal analysis depends on understanding inventions, scientific concepts, and business objectives. He uses that foundation to communicate clearly with inventors, companies, and decision-makers throughout intellectual property projects.

Shawn has nearly two decades of intellectual property experience spanning patent litigation, patent prosecution, trademark work, and strategic counseling. He has obtained patents in technologies involving renewable energy, furniture, medical devices, augmented reality displays, vehicle engines, and machine monitoring systems. He has also handled patent disputes and achieved favorable settlements for business clients. Earlier in his career, he ran a solo practice, worked at firms in Burlington, Boston, and Minneapolis, and clerked in the intellectual property enforcement division of the United States International Trade Commission.

Shawn T. Gordon brings a combined litigation, prosecution, and technical perspective to intellectual property work. His experience helps him evaluate a patent or trademark issue from several angles, including how rights are obtained, how they may be challenged, and how they support a client’s broader business plan. By taking time to understand the underlying technology and commercial goals, he helps clients develop intellectual property strategies that are practical, understandable, and aligned with the risks and opportunities surrounding innovation and brand protection.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
• Member, Vermont Bar Association

Licensed State

• Massachusetts
• Vermont

Education

• University of Michigan Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Bard College
  Bachelor’s Degree

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