Andrew J. Freyer

Andrew J. Freyer

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Background

Patent attorney with strong technical expertise in electrical engineering and full-stack software development. Provides bespoke patent strategy and portfolio development. Analytical, data-informed practice drives proactive decision-making.

Andrew Freyer understands that bridging communication gaps between engineers and management is essential to making informed business decisions. He applies an insider’s knowledge of large and small technology companies’ operations and objectives and his expertise in electrical engineering, data analytics, network security and software development to his work on patent preparation, prosecution and portfolio development.

By utilizing his firsthand experience with software and hardware technology industries together with insights garnered through use of a private analytics platform he designed, built and maintains, Andrew ensures clients realize the full value of their intellectual property rights without incurring unnecessary prosecution delay or expense blind testing prosecution or drafting strategies. His deep familiarity with the business goals of both emerging and established tech clients allows him to architect patent applications specifically keyed to those goals.

Andrew advises clients on domestic and foreign patent portfolio development techniques strategically tailored to parallel clients’ business growth aims. He has experience managing negotiation of IP-focused licensing agreements, monetizing both applications and issued patents, and conducting intellectual property portfolio audits.

Andrew also has deep knowledge of network security and API security research, and constantly seeks to improve industry processes. He is one of a handful of researchers who have received recognition from the Department of Commerce for identifying and disclosing significant vulnerabilities in core USPTO systems, exemplifying both his subject matter expertise and a keen eye for detail.

Insights & Publications

Credentials

Education

  • J.D., 2012, Santa Clara University School of Law
  • B.S.E.E., 2009, Case Western Reserve University

Previous Experience

Apple, Inc., Patent Development

International Gaming Technology, Engineering Program Management and Firmware Engineering Departments

Admissions

  • Colorado
  • California
  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Memberships

Colorado IP American Inn of Court

Colorado Bar Association

Denver Bar Association

California Bar Association

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Community Involvement

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

Clyfford Still Museum, Board Member

Clyfford Still Museum, Steering Committee for Friends of Clyfford Still

Mi Casa Resource Center, Pro Bono Patent program

Former, Board of Directors, Metro Denver Partners

Recognition

AWARDS:

Acknowledged by the US Department of Commerce for the responsible disclosure of valid vulnerabilities

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, 2022-2025

IAM Patent 1000, 2023-2024

Impact Denver, Class of 2020

Witkin Award for Academic Excellence in International Commercial Arbitration

Emery Scholarship & Law Faculty Scholarship

A.W. Smith Full Tuition Scholarship