Pierson Ferdinand adds season patent prosecutor to thriving IP department

Boston, MA – October 31, 2024 – Pierson Ferdinand LLP (“PierFerd”), one of the world’s fastest-growing law firms, announces the appointment of Daniel Rose as Partner.

Rose arrives after two years at Volpe Koenig, having previously spent over a decade at Foley & Lardner, LLP where he was a Partner. Licensed to practice in Massachusetts, his arrival bolsters PierFerd’s intellectual property and patent expertise.

He brings vast experience in niche practice areas such as media processing and delivery, telecommunications, cybersecurity, and innovative technologies, including AI, machine learning, and blockchain algorithms – expertise that will drive growth for PierFerd’s Intellectual Property department.

During his career, Rose has advised NASDAQ 100-listed multinationals, startups, and everything in between on patent portfolio development, infringement, and patentability opinions; IP diligence for M&A – and has represented clients in post-grant proceedings before the US Patent and Trademark Office.

Rose also supports clients’ commercial goals via business intelligence analysis, identifying filing patterns of clients’ domestic and foreign competitors to give them a competitive advantage – underlining his commitment to providing an exceptional, all-encompassing service across his practice.

Rose is an avid educator and author on patent jurisprudence. He regularly delivers presentations on software patentability, improving the knowledge and skills of in-house counsels and private attorneys, and frequently speaks at flagship conventions for key industry players.

Rose joins PierFerd’s world-class IP Department – led by Christopher R. Kinkade and Naira Simmons – with a remit to expand PierFerd’s IP offering in rapidly developing technological fields such as AI, blockchain, and cybersecurity.

Joel M Ferdinand, Co-Chairman of Pierson Ferdinand, said: “Daniel’s extensive experience in emerging technologies makes him an asset to our world-class IP practice. He will be a superb fit for PierFerd, aligning with the culture and community we have built. It is a pleasure to welcome him to the PierFerd family.”

Daniel Rose, Partner at Pierson Ferdinand, commented: “I am delighted to join PierFerd, one of the United States’ most exciting and dynamic law firms – one spearheading the modern, tech-driven solutions that I am deeply passionate about.

“PierFerd’s rapid growth to date proves its approach is pioneering, disruptive, and effective at providing the highest-quality service to clients. I look forward to working with my new colleagues at PierFerd to do exactly that.”

Christopher R Kinkade, Co-Chair, Intellectual Property at Pierson Ferdinand, added: “Daniel’s impressive track record makes him a standout recruit for PierFerd’s IP practice. His unique expertise in innovative technologies will be invaluable as AI, blockchain, and other emerging technologies continue to create challenges and opportunities for IP practitioners globally. We are thrilled to welcome Daniel to the team.”

Before his legal career, Rose worked in electrical and broadcast engineering. He was Assistant Chief Engineer at WBUR – National Public Radio’s affiliate station in Boston. He also received an EIT certificate from the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying.

Rose holds a J.D., cum laude in Intellectual Property and Patent Law from the Suffolk University Law School. He also holds an EIT certificate from the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying.

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