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Before pursuing a career in law, Scott worked directly with other engineers to generate solutions to complex problems. His diverse experience includes serving as a software engineer on digital communications programs and working for a range of companies in the polymer industry. Scott's design, development&nbsp;and manufacturing knowledge enable him to better understand industry-specific needs, and to counsel small companies and prominent corporations on a variety of intellectual property matters.

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J.D., Rutgers University School of Law, 2011, 

B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1994

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<li>New Jersey Legislative Commendation (2009)</li>
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BakerHostetler Advises ConData Global in Acquisition by Astira Capital Partners

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Warner Chappell Music, Inc. v. Nealy: Supreme Court Allows Retrospective Copyright Damages Beyond 3 Years Based on Discovery Rule

BakerHostetler Team Guides Client Cox Automotive Through Major Acquisition

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<li>Counsels a premier Fortune 100 entertainment corporation in the drafting and negotiating of publishing agreements that protect iconic media content and acquire rights from best-selling authors.</li>
<li>Drafted and negotiated IP, data sharing and service agreements for a broad range of technologies, including augmented reality, software licensing, information technology, water quality testing and data analysis.</li>
<li>Represents telecommunication corporations and others in the analysis and enforcement of intellectual property indemnification provisions across numerous complex litigations involving a spectrum of technologies – including wireless network systems and components and video delivery over fiber-optic networks – resulting in the diversion and recovery of millions of dollars.</li>
<li>Assists a corporation that develops innovative mobility equipment in expanding its U.S. and international patent portfolios.</li>
<li>Provides patent procurement services and strategic counseling to a major mobile device corporation, enhancing its portfolio of mechanical and electrical patents.</li>
<li>Counsels public utility company in its collaboration with industry and academic partners to protect trade secrets, shared data and developed intellectual property.</li>
<li>Conducts due diligence to facilitate the transfer of intellectual property rights, including as part of mergers and acquisitions.</li>
<li>As a federal clerk, aided in the resolution of patent-related issues involving consolidation, preliminary injunctions, reasonable royalty determination, stay, stay pending inter partes review, summary judgment and more. Participated in Markman hearings and drafted claim construction orders for proceedings that involved an array of technologies, including pharmaceuticals, chemical compounds and complex computer systems.</li>
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