Mr. Christopher J. Leonard, Attorney

Chris' practice is focused on counseling clients on matters relating to software, e-commerce, telecommunications and traditional electrical and mechanical technologies. His practice encompasses U.S. and foreign patent prosecution, patent infringement and validity analysis, and licensing counseling. Chris also has extensive litigation experience in all areas of Intellectual Property law, including patent, trademark, unfair competition and copyright.

Prior to becoming an attorney, Chris served as an Officer in the United States Air Force where he worked with the ground launched cruise missile weapon system. In that position he was selected to lead Soviet weapons inspectors through detailed inspections of U.S. nuclear weapons systems in accordance with the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty between the United States and the Soviet Union.