The Electrical & Computer Technologies Practice Group at Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP focuses on protecting complex software, computer, and systems-based technologies that operate in real-world, regulated, and performance-constrained environments. We advise Fortune 500 companies, growth-stage technology companies, and leading research institutions on end-to-end patent strategy for innovations spanning artificial intelligence (AI), software platforms, electronics, and data-driven systems.
Our attorneys combine deep technical fluency with practical patent strategy to help clients capture, protect, and scale innovations across rapidly evolving technical and legal landscapes.
Comprehensive IP Services
We provide full-lifecycle intellectual property counsel, including:
- U.S. and international patent prosecution
- Portfolio development and continuation strategy
- Invention capture and claim architecture
- Licensing, diligence, and IP support for M&A and investment transactions
- Patentability, freedom-to-operate, validity, and enforceability analyses
Our attorneys regularly practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), and work closely with litigation teams to ensure patents are drafted with enforceability and downstream disputes in mind.
Deep Technical Expertise in Software and Systems
With more than two dozen attorneys holding advanced degrees in electrical engineering, computer engineering, and computer science, our group brings firsthand experience with the technologies our clients build. We routinely collaborate directly with engineering teams, product leaders, and in-house patent counsel to address both high-volume portfolio needs and urgent, high-priority matters.
Our practice emphasizes systems-level understanding, including how software, data, hardware, and control logic interact under real-world constraints such as latency, privacy, regulatory compliance, security, and cost.
Artificial Intelligence, Software & Emerging Technologies
A core focus of our practice is advising on AI- and software-driven innovation, including:
- AI and machine learning systems (training, inference, deployment, monitoring)
- Data-driven decision and decision-support platforms
- Model-based and rule-based automation
- Cloud-native and distributed architectures, including systems with edge-deployed components
We regularly advise on patent eligibility issues under 35 U.S.C. §101, global filing strategy, and claim approaches tailored to AI-enabled technologies deployed in regulated and commercial environments.
Regulated, Real-World Technology Platforms
Many of our clients operate at the intersection of advanced technology and regulation. We have substantial experience advising on patent protection for:
- FinTech and RegTech platforms, including payments, fraud detection, risk modeling, and compliance automation
- AI-enabled life sciences and biotechnology systems, including computational diagnostics, biological data analysis, and clinical decision support platforms
- Robotics, autonomous systems, and intelligent devices
- Distributed ledger and blockchain-based transaction systems
- Spatial computing (AR/VR/XR) and human–computer interaction technologies
- Intelligent energy, control, and industrial automation systems
Our strategies account for regulatory, performance, and deployment realities that materially affect claim scope and portfolio value.
Technical Leadership in AI & Software Patent Law
Our attorneys actively engage with emerging issues in AI and software patent law, including patent eligibility, claim drafting for data-driven systems, and protection strategies for AI-enabled platforms deployed in regulated environments. We contribute thought leadership on evolving judicial and policy developments and help clients adapt patent strategies as legal standards continue to change.
By staying closely aligned with both technical and legal developments, we provide forward-looking guidance that helps clients manage risk while maintaining strong and defensible patent portfolios.
Global Patent Strategy & Foreign Prosecution
Marshall Gerstein collaborates with a trusted network of foreign law firms worldwide to support coordinated global patent portfolios. We help clients align U.S. and foreign filings with offensive, defensive, and licensing objectives, ensuring IP strategy supports long-term business growth while managing cost and risk.
Industries & Technologies We Serve
The following list highlights representative technology domains and is not intended to be exhaustive.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning
- Software Platforms & Data-Driven Systems
- FinTech, RegTech & Digital Transactions
- Semiconductor Design & Electronics
- Cloud Computing, SaaS & Distributed Systems
- Cybersecurity & Blockchain Technologies
- Robotics & Autonomous Systems
- Digital Health, Medical Imaging & Diagnostics
- Energy Management & Control Systems
A Forward-Looking Approach to IP Strategy
As software, AI, and systems-based technologies continue to evolve, so does patent law. At Marshall Gerstein, we combine technical depth, legal judgment, and business awareness to deliver IP strategies that are practical, defensible, and aligned with how modern technologies are actually built, deployed, and commercialized.