Buchalter adds IP shareholder to Chair Medical Technology Group in San Diego

August 20, 2025 – Buchalter is delighted to announce that Noel Gillespie has joined the firm as an Intellectual Property Shareholder in San Diego. Gillespie also serves as Chair of the firm’s Medical Technology Practice Group.

“Noel brings outstanding experience to our nationally recognized Intellectual Property group,” said Adam Bass, President and Chief Executive Officer of Buchalter. “His expertise with patent portfolio development perfectly complements our existing capabilities as we continue to grow, and we’re thrilled to welcome him to the firm.”

Gillespie advises startup and emerging growth clients on strategic patent portfolio development and implementation to protect their technology and achieve their business objectives, the most important being market share and premium pricing.

“Buchalter’s stellar national reputation and full range of resources made this an easy decision for me,” said Gillespie. “I look forward to expanding my practice and collaborating with the talented lawyers in San Diego and firm-wide.”

Gillespie has extensive experience working with digital health, health information technology, and medical devices companies; telecommunications companies, especially wireless telecommunications companies; semiconductor companies; and software and Internet companies. His approach to patent portfolio development helps his clients ensure their guard their technology and the markets they are creating from day one, with an eye toward conveying value to investors, partners, and acquirer, all while being sensitive to the inevitable budget concerns of startup and emerging growth companies.

Bill Holbrow, Chair of the Firm’s Intellectual Property Group, added, “Noel’s broad patent experience, especially in the medical technology field, will be a tremendous asset to the clients we represent. He’s a great addition to our growing San Diego office and our national IP group.”

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