Theresa Weisenberger is an intellectual property and technology lawyer who focuses on patent and copyright law in the fields of electrical engineering and computer science. Drawing on her decade of experience in intellectual property litigation, technology transactions, copyright registration and patent prosecution, she represents both established technology companies and those companies undergoing a digital transformation at every stage of the intellectual property life cycle.
Theresa develops and executes intellectual property strategies that align with clients’ business goals. Her work includes establishing intellectual property programs for clients whose technology assets have taken on a larger role in their businesses. She educates technologists on the importance of intellectual property protection and guides them through the procedures for obtaining it.
Theresa negotiates and advises clients on technology transactions, including standard software licensing, open-source licensing, software-as-a-service, cloud hosting and technology development. She also manages due diligence to facilitate the transfer of IP rights, including as part of mergers and larger acquisitions.
Theresa advocates for clients in disputes over intellectual property rights, including high-stakes litigation and alternative dispute resolution. She successfully represents clients in federal courts, before the U.S. International Trade Commission, and before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. She has particular experience coordinating strategies for larger disputes across these forums and regularly collaborates with foreign counsel to align strategies for related disputes in international forums.
Digital Transformation
- Designed and integrated an IP capture and copyright registration program into a company’s software development workflow.
Technology Transactions and Licensing
- Advised clients on open source license compliance.
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Defended client in ITC investigation involving controls for wind turbine generators. Developed and executed technical defense that enabled client to remain in U.S. market notwithstanding violation by obsoleted controls. Variable Speed Wind Turbine Generators, ITC Inv. 337-TA-1218.