USA Patent Law Attorney Bio | Atlanta GA

Jarrett Silver, JD/MBA

Atlanta-based International Patent Attorney Focusing on Domestic and International Patent Application Preparation, Filing, and Prosecution, USPTO-Registered Since 2007

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IP Preparation and Prosecution Services

Help US and foreign entities procure patent rights in the USPTO
- Application Drafting and Filing
- Office Action Responses
- Examiner Interviews
- Counseling
Help US and international companies procure utility and design patent rights internationally in 30+ countries using self-created network of domestic professionals and foreign associatesHelp business owners by searching and filing for their trademarksCoordinate 3rd party IP searches and review search results for clients

* Similar results should not be expected as the facts of individual situations vary widely.

IP Transactions

Helped founders assign past and future IP development at their startupsHelped assign existing IP as part of investment transactionsDraft IP provisions in association with distribution agreementsDrafted a software license agreement for a B2B startupHelped many startups negotiate IP-centric contracts with large companiesHelped a client negotiate a technology license agreement with a universityHelped clients acquire and sell companies and associated intellectual propertyHelped potential acquirers and sellers with IP due diligence

Helped a company acquire another company while keeping the target's management structure in placeHelped investors buy into a businessHelped a software developer sell technology as part of an acqui-hireHelped a company acquire a copyright-based intellectual property portfolio and hire the creator

Advised clients on and drafted non-compete/non-solicit agreementsSimplified clients legal needs by finding and coordinating with other attorneysHelped clients build contract templates that were customized to their business needsRepresented a medical device sales organization that entered into a distribution relationship involving the entire product lineup of a division of multinationalHelped a client assign intellectual property between two parties* Similar results should not be expected as the facts of individual situations vary widely.

COMMUNITY / SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

STARTUPS
SEMDA PitchRounds Judge, 2019
Georgia Bio Holiday Party Sponsor, 2018IoT Showcase Sponsor, 2018TAG IoT Hackathon Sponsor, 2017The Priggya Aurora Show Podcast on Legal Entrepreneurship, Featured Guest, Episode 12 (Discussing Startup Law Practice), 2022INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Guest Speak on Various IP Topics, Local High School Debate Class 2024
Georgia IP Association (GIPA), Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) Inventor IP Round Table Prize Sponsor, 2023GIPA IP Bash Sponsor, 2019

Emory Law School, Attorney Panel on How Attorneys Assist Startups, 2017TI:GER Program Panel at Emory Law School, Entrepreneurship Law, 2017COMPLIANCE
ACI's 8th Annual Forum on Sunshine Act, Open Payments, and Aggregate Spend Compliance, Panel on Managing Perception of Public Disclosures, 2015
q1 Pharmaceutical and Device Legal and Compliance Conference, Co-Presenter on Sunshine Act/Open Payments Compliance, 2014Conducted several Annual Compliance Trainings for the U.S. and international executive, sales and marketing employees of Getinge Group (2012 - 2016)

AWARDS

UpCounsel Stellar Attorney Badge, awarded 6x to silverlegal for top 25% performance and client satisfaction (October 2018, December 2018, and January-April 2019) for, in UpCounsel's words, "More seasoned, high-performing attorneys among the top 25% of attorneys on UpCounsel, based upon performance and client satisfaction."Mr. Silver is featured on the Startup Counsel Registry, an international list of attorneys known for working with startups: https://www.startupgc.us/startup-counsel-registryMr. Silver was featured as one of the Best Business Lawyers in the State of Georgia by howtostartanLLC.com

IP Practice Areas

  • Domestic USPTO Patent Preparation and Prosecution (Utility and Design)

  • International Patent Preparation and Prosecution (PCT and Hague Convention)

  • Foreign Associate Oversight for Foreign Patenting

  • Trademark Law (Overseeing Other Attorneys)

  • IP Licensing & Transactions

Technology Focus

  • Mechanical

  • Materials and Materials Processing

  • Technology (Software, IoT, Hard Sciences and Cutting Edge)

  • Health IT

  • Medical Devices and MedTech

  • Consumer Products

  • Health Care / Life Sciences Manufacturing

  • Environmental / Energy

  • Light Electrical / Semiconductors / Hardware

  • Optics

  • Nanotechnology

  • Automotive

  • Advanced Manufacturing

  • Displays

  • 3D Printing

  • Aerospace

  • Clean Tech

  • Power Generation / Distribution / Safety

  • Interdisciplinary Technologies

  • High Tech

  • Deep Tech

  • Filtration and Purification Technologies

Employment History

Founder and Managing Attorney of an Atlanta IP and Startup Boutique Law Firm, silverlegal (2016 - Present)In-house Counsel at the Getinge Group, a Nordic large cap medtech company publicly listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange (2011 - 2016)Patent Associate at Oliff & Berridge, PLC, a top-5 US patent prosecution firm according to IP Today (2008 - 2010) based on patents issued -- Oliff & Berridge, PLC is now known as Oliff PLCPatent Law Clerk at Cantor Colburn LLP, Summer 2007

Education

  • JD, Emory University School of Law

  • MBA, Emory University Goizueta School of Business

  • BS, Cornell University, College of Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering

  • International Diploma, Imperial College London, Royal School of Mines, Materials

Memberships

  • Member of the State Bar of Georgia, since 2008; Member of the Intellectual Property Section, Privacy & Technology Law Section, and Business Law Section

  • Registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office, since 2007

  • National Association of Patent Practitioners

5-Star Reviews

Jarrett came through in a pinch and helped guide me through a process that was way over my head.I couldn't be happier with the level of responsiveness, support, and service Jarrett has provided our company. He pays attention to all aspects of our business and proactively points out upcoming deadlines and considerations to keep us on track. And he's always available for advice when we have business legal questions of any kind. Working with Jarrett is truly like having our own in-house counsel. Thank you, Jarrett!Jarrett has been extremely responsive and attentive since we began this process. Jarrett is clearly very knowledgeable and shares his knowledge in a clear, concise manner. He is very straightforward in his approach and I would HIGHLY recommend him and his services to anyone.Jarrett is a fantastic attorney that works with clients in a constructive way that adds value to the business.Jarrett was great to work with and quickly brought clarity to questions I had negotiating an MSA with a new client. He even met with me on a Sunday afternoon so that I could respond to my client and keep the momentum going!Jarrett has been a great partner in helping me get my new business set up. He's a thoughtful attorney who asks good questions but doesn't get bogged down in .01% risks or legalese. Thanks to him I was up and running quickly!Jarrett was quick to hop on the phone with me and discuss all the considerations related to forming an LLC. He walked me through the pros and cons of each and got all the paperwork filed quickly. Highly recommended.Jarrett went above and beyond the scope of his tasks and provided great insights, referrals and recommendations for my business. I truly felt like he was part of "my team"!Jarrett was able to answer all my concerns and review my agreement in a timely manner. I enjoyed working with him and have already hired him to work on another project for me.Jarrett is the best attorney I have ever worked with. He is very committed, flexible and knowledgeable in providing the right legal solution.Very knowledgeable, super efficient, extremely helpful - also regarding topics outside of the original assignment. Business-minded and pragmatic when appropriate. Always responsive. Would always work with Jarrett again.Jarrett Silver helped me with a patent search, and he definitely over delivered on his promise! He got the results back to me much sooner than expected, and even though they found something similar to my idea, he spent a lot of time explaining everything to me and went above and beyond anything I expected, and never charged above our original agreement. I tried working with another law firm and they were not very responsive at all, which is when I reached out to Jarrett. I highly recommend him, and will be using him for anything else I need in the future. I never thought it could be so easy working with an attorney! Thank you!Jarrett was knowledgeable about my industry, listened carefully first to make sure he fully understood my challenge (in contrast to some attorneys who are "so busy" they only let you get about 5 words out before jumping to a solution), and was very helpful in providing various options to achieve the outcome I'm looking for.I could not be happier with Jarrett for our patent needs. He was so detail oriented and invested in our project, that he felt like a part of our company. He answered the phone immediately when I was out of state, and needed him to advise on a matter with short notice. He worked with us and tailored to our needs and budget, then stuck to it. Will absolutely be using his services again. Thank youJarrett has been wonderful to work with. He stayed in touch with me almost everyday throughout the process of getting my new business established. He has been so easy to talk to and he has explained in layman's terms all that I needed to know to make this an extremely painless process. I would highly recommend Jarrett to anyone looking for legal guidance when starting their new business.We hired Jarrett for a small job with potentially life changing results. He treated it like a Fortune 500 merger. He spent lots of time consulting with us over the phone and researching our case. The end result was exactly what I asked for and was very professionally done. He gave us his full attention and we never felt like we were being held up for a larger, more lucrative job. This was the beginning of our situation and I will be using him again as we progress. Jarrett is a fantastic lawyer who has earned our highest recommendation. You can't go wrong with him. You don't need to look any further. Just hire him.
Jarrett was sensitive to the time constraints of my project. He was prompt with communication, informative and offered wonderful recommendations based on my concerns for my specific situation.
Jarrett help[ed] us a lot. We are overseas and he always tried his best to smooth things. If we need anything else, definitely Jarrett will be our choice.Very knowledgeable and professional! Jarrett promptly returned all of my calls and emails and was more than happy to answer any questions I had.Very thorough, explores all issues and brings to your attention, and very good quality end productThanks for the quick great work as always!"Gave us great counsel. Exactly what I was looking [for].I hired Jarrett Silver for setting up an LLC for my startup. The first thing I noticed was, unlike many attorneys, Jarrett is not transactional. He thinks from a client's perspective and provides meaningful solutions while building a good, warm relationship.I also find that he tries to save money for bootstrapped companies such as mine. His suggestions on spending are commendable, focused only on high value items while ignoring low value items. The pricing is clean and upfront with no hidden costs.I enjoyed working with him and will utilize more of his services as I continue to build my company.
Jarrett has been very responsive and helpful throughout the process of my start-up needs. He is knowledgeable and provides valuable insight and guidance. I would not hesitate to request his services for any matter related to starting up any small business.
Jarrett has a genuine interest in helping startups. This translates into very personalized service and attention. He is a great listener and very thoughtful. He asked good questions and brought up good topics for my partner and me to consider while we pulled together the paperwork. I feel comfortable reaching out to him anytime with a question and assured that he will provide a thoughtful response. He also keeps us in mind and will often forward information he comes across that he feels may be helpful to our business. This is certainly beyond the call of duty. I've appreciated his communications and level of service and attention.
Jarrett went above and beyond the scope of his tasks and provided great insights, referrals and recommendations for my business. I truly felt like he was part of "my team"!
Jarrett has been quick to respond to all of my messages. He has given me solid information so that I can make the best decisions for myself. He talks to me like a real person and not in "lawyer-speak" and honestly listens to what I need. He has been a pleasure to work with!Jarrett did a great job - helped out huge with a tight deadline and stayed up late to make it happen - def will work with again.Great feedback, very quick response, just perfect.Jarrett was outstanding in his delivery!! I received advice in terms of my contract that allowed me to see things I missed initially. I appreciate you Jarrett and I look forward to reaching back out for more services in the future!Very solid work on a tricky LLC conversion from CA to GA. Diligent, responsive, knowledgeable, reliable and focused. Couldn't recommend Jarrett more highly. My new go-to Business Attorney.Jarrett Silver has served as my breath of fresh air in the prosecution of my patent application. His care and concern, diligence and professionalism has resulted in accessing examiners feedback with an interview, and the timely submission of Office Action Response. This couldn't have been done without you Jarrett, Thanks for the leadership, guidance and support.I will use Mr. Silver again.Jarrett is great to work with, very active and communicative through the entire process.Excellent resource. Extremely pleased with the work product.Attorney Silver went over and beyond. Had a time sensitive matter requiring Contract paperwork for a Tech Startup that involved engaging an offshore company. Attorney Silver returned my call while on vacation, and reviewed and assessed the situation, and provided best course of action (including identifying risks) along with the necessary contract paperwork. What I like most was his patience in taking the time to discuss the options - he didn’t rush me off the phone; and he addresses all my questions. The engagement was a success, and the contract paperwork was received without any changes or concerns. Definitely a win-win for all parties!I highly recommend as an Attorney in general, and specifically if you’re a tech company - especially if doing business with offshore companies.In short, it’s was a great experience, and looking forward to continuing to work with Attorney Silver throughout this “Adventure”

About

Since Jarrett Silver started in patent law in 2007, he has worked with both domestic and international clients on their patent law needs. He also oversees other IP practitioners in patents and trademarks on an as-needed basis to provide a more full-service approach to his clients.He started his patent law career learning patent preparation and prosecution at Cantor Colburn (internship) and Oliff & Berridge (now known as Oliff). Then he worked in-house for a multinational medical device/medtech company where he worked on patents as well as other things. Since 2016, he has been representing his own clients as the Founder of silverlegal.While Mr. Silver doesn't attempt to be a low-cost provider, he does believe in no-surprise fee billing and using flat fees when possible. As a smaller virtual firm without the overhead of large law firms, silverlegal is able to be cost competitive with other smaller firms. If you are an international law firm interested in a foreign associate relationship, please request the Firm's rate sheet.

Mr. Silver is a seasoned generalist with focused experience in startups, business law, intellectual property, contracts, technology law, employment, healthcare law, and corporate compliance. When specialists with a different expertise than Mr. Silver are needed, Mr. Silver is happy to reach outside of silverlegal and facilitate the interaction. He prefers communication in plain English regardless of the subject matter and the roll-up-your-sleeves practicality of an in-house lawyer. For much of his legal career, he has had experience dealing with international clients and is used to delivering international-level complex representation on his client matters.Mr. Silver practices law in Marietta, Georgia and enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, eating Asian food and hiking.

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