Enlisting an extensive technical background, Scott Simpkins advises clients on technology and intellectual property matters in business transactions. He analyzes, drafts and negotiates corporate and intellectual property agreements, including data sharing, software licensing, and technology development. Scott has also assisted with the diversion and recovery of millions of dollars for clients through the enforcement of intellectual property indemnification provisions across numerous complex patent infringement litigations. He provides patent procurement services and strategic counseling to a wide array of companies, from small entities to Fortune 100 corporations, enhancing their U.S. and international patent portfolios of mechanical, electrical and software patents. As a law clerk in the District of Delaware, home to one of the most active patent case dockets in the nation, Scott helped resolve numerous motions, giving him insight to address clients’ intellectual property needs.
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, 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.