Arlene advises clients on a broad range of intellectual property (IP) and business law matters, with a focus on high-technology patent law. She counsels domestic and international clients in developing and executing comprehensive IP strategies, leading IP harvest sessions for new products, and managing multiple patent and trademark portfolios. Arlene ensures that acquired assets provide robust claim scope and that claimed subject matter aligns closely with each client’s business goals. She also advises clients during IP acquisitions and provides opinions on the commercial and strategic aspects of selected IP rights.

As a patent attorney, Arlene has personally drafted and prosecuted more than 800 U.S. and international utility patent applications across a wide variety of technical fields. Her experience also includes reissue applications and participation in America Invents Act (AIA) post-grant proceedings.

Arlene’s trademark practice encompasses portfolio management, trademark application preparation and prosecution, and strategic guidance on branding and market presence.

In addition to her patent and trademark prosecution work, Arlene prepares patentability, freedom-to-operate, infringement, and invalidity opinions; conducts IP due diligence in connection with acquisitions; and drafts and reviews licenses, contracts, and other IP-related agreements.

As a business advisor, Arlene helps clients launch new ventures, protect their assets, and structure their business operations for long-term success.

Before entering the legal profession, Arlene gained extensive industry experience as a senior software developer at Fidelity Investments and Agency Management Services, and as a software engineer at GTE Data Services. This technical background provides her with deep insight into the needs and innovations of her clients in the technology sector.

Arlene is well-versed in a variety of technical fields, including: