Saad concentrates his practice on intellectual property matters that support clients in technology industries. He has in-depth experience in navigating tough patentability issues surrounding software, artificial intelligence, machine learning and financial technology, yielding strong patents that withstand heightened scrutiny in these spaces. Saad’s extensive patent experience also includes strategic patent portfolio management in the U.S. and abroad, infringement analysis, reissue practice and ex parte reexamination defense.

In addition to his experience managing patent portfolios for large companies, what sets Saad apart is a knack for developing business-forward IP strategy for early to mid-stage startups. Often working directly with C-suites, Saad understands the goal of maximizing efficiency in extracting information from companies necessary to generate patent portfolios and identify and protect trade secrets. Saad fully invests himself in his clients’ outcomes, and prides himself on being thought of as an extension of the team.

Saad’s patent advice is informed by deep knowledge of the patent process gained through his years working as a patent examiner at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, resulting in filings tailored with an eye toward swift movement from filing to grant. Saad can speak fluently on a wide breadth of technology, from cutting-edge artificial intelligence and machine learning developments to information security, biomedical devices, autonomous transportation, robotics and beyond. This leads to effective partnerships between Saad and established players like Dropbox, Pandora Media and Uber, as well as startups backed by well-regarded venture capital groups, including Sequoia Capital, Unusual Ventures and Andreesen Horowitz.