Ben Lehberger
Intellectual Property Attorney
Connecticut
NY, FL, CT, Patent Bar
About
I prepare and prosecute U.S./foreign patents in a variety of technical fields including medical, automotive, aircraft, and software/apps. Further, I have a successful track record in appeals before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.
I am also an experienced litigator representing patent owners and accused infringers in U.S. District Courts and Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. Prior to entering the legal profession, I was a helicopter design engineer. I… read more am also a FAA licensed pilot.
experience
Practice Areas
Work History
Dilworth IP
Partner
Jan 2019 - Present
Draft and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications in a variety of technical fields including automotive, aircraft, medical, and computer/software. Prepare patent infringement and validity opinions. Argue patent appeals before the PTAB. File and prosecute trademark applications. Draft and negotiate patent and trademark license agreements.
St. Onge Steward Johnston & Reens LLC
Partner
Jan 2005 - Dec 2018
Patent and trademark prosecution, counseling, and licensing. Litigation of intellectual property disputes in U.S. district courts.
Sikorsky Aircraft
Preliminary Design Engineer
May 1999 - Aug 2002
Created preliminary designs of helicopters and helicopter components, and provided technical support for military and civilian helicopter sales to international customers. Managed helicopter design course at the Rhode Island School of Design. Held a U.S. Government Security Clearance.