Practice Areas

Intellectual Property
Trademarks and Copyright
IP Litigation

Education

2007: M.S., Fairfield University, Major(s): Electrical and Computer Engineering

1993: J.D., Hofstra University School of Law, Law Review

1991: B.E./M.E., Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art, Dean’s List

Bar and Court Admissions

Florida
Connecticut
New York
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Starting your own firm isn’t something you do on a whim. Ed and I wanted to take each of our experiences – good and maybe not so good, and use them to create a unique IP law firm placing quality and the client experience at the forefront. I think we have done that. For instance, I am proud that drafts are reviewed by a partner before they are presented to inventors or in-house counsel. We want clients to have the confidence of knowing that a second set of eyes is reviewing matters. This is not only a great quality control practice, but it is also a wonderful mentoring tool for our attorneys.

Vice President & Managing Partner

Mr. Gust has extensive legal experience spanning over 20 years. His experience includes preparing and prosecuting patent applications in mechanical, electrical, and software arts from inventor interview through issuance. Mr. Gust has prosecuted patents for a variety of clients from individual inventors to international corporations, including Fortune 100 companies. He has also provided patentability, clearance and validity opinions to various clients. Mr. Gust’s litigation experience includes all aspects of discovery, trial, and appeal.

His industry experience includes: semiconductor devices and processes, communications, spectroscopy, power systems, control systems, software, databases, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, automotive cooling systems and brakes, aerospace, refrigeration and heating systems, gas turbines, turbochargers, consumer products, medical devices, pharmaceutical products and products systems, manufacturing systems, and materials.

Professional Memberships and Activities

Fairfield County Bar Association, Intellectual Property Division, Former Co­Chairman, 2002-2006

Certifications

Board Certified in Intellectual Property in the State of Florida