Shawn T. Gordon
Of Counsel
Shawn Gordon is a registered patent attorney who provides practical guidance and solutions to businesses navigating the world of patents.
Email: sgordon@drm.com
Phone: 802-863-2375
Direct: 802-846-8315
| PHYSICAL | MAILING |
| Courthouse Plaza 199 Main Street Suite 600 Burlington, VT 05401-8339 |
PO Box 190 Burlington, VT 05402-0190 |
Practices & Industries
Intellectual property attorney making sense for businesses.
Shawn has nearly 20 years of experience covering several aspects of intellectual property, from patent litigation to trademark registration spanning a range of technologies from pacemakers to cinder blocks. With this perspective, he strives to find creative solutions for each client’s unique situation. Before determining a course of action, Shawn works with clients to gain a solid understanding of their technology. He also draws on previous experience as a science teacher to present complex concepts in an approachable way.
Prior to joining the firm, Shawn ran a solo practice and worked in law firms in Burlington, Boston, and Minneapolis. He was also a clerk in the United States International Trade Commission’s intellectual property enforcement division. Shawn lives in East Montpelier and enjoys hiking, biking, and splitting wood.
Education
University of Michigan Law School
Bard College
Experience
- Achieved a favorable settlement for his client, a computer accessories retailer, in patent infringement dispute involving 16 patents.
- Obtains patents for companies and individuals in a wide range of areas of technology, including power electronics for renewable energy generation systems; furniture; inflatable screens; radiators; medical devices; augmented reality display systems; vehicle engines; and machine health monitoring systems.
- Obtained granted patents within 12 months of filing under the USPTO’s Accelerated Examination procedures.
Admissions
USPTO, 2004
Massachusetts, 2007
Vermont, 2017
Presentations
VBA, Intellectual Property Basics, March 2022