Philip R. Smith

Mr. Smith has over twenty years of experience in the area of patent law. He began his career at the United States Patent & Trademark Office, where he examined patent applications in the field of electronic surgical endoscopes. While fulfilling his duties as a Primary Examiner, he earned a juris doctor from George Mason University with a concentration in legal & economic theory. After graduating law school in 2013, he joined MG-IP, drafting and prosecuting patent applications relating to wireless communication systems, satellite positioning, and optical data transmission devices. Before returning to MG-IP in 2024, he worked for five years at a wireless communication research & development laboratory, rising to the roles of Standard Essential Patent Portfolio Manager, and Chief Intellectual Property Officer.