Lance D. Smemoe, a Partner in our Orange County office, combines a robust technical acumen with a personable approach to intellectual property law. He is adept in managing global patent portfolios, obtaining international intellectual property rights, advising on intellectual property strategy, and performing due diligence. Lance lends his expertise to a range of industries including automotive, transportation, communications technology, electronics and semiconductors, financial services and business methods, medical devices, and software and IT.
Lance’s work on technologies such as software-driven therapy systems, diabetes management, battery technology, electric vehicles and powertrains, optical filters, telescopes, and internet of things devices, just to name a few, allows him to provide comprehensive and tailored advice to his clients. His interests in quantum optics, quantum computing, parallel computing, and wireless communications reveal his penchant for keeping abreast with cutting-edge technology.
Before working in his current position, Lance’s early career was marked by stints as a law clerk for an ICANN-approved domain name dispute resolution service provider and at other intellectual property law firms. He joined the firm in 2006 and became a partner in 2012.
Outside of the office, Lance is a voracious reader, a hobby that fuels his pursuit of knowledge and his understanding of the world. He also enjoys traveling and embracing new adventures with his wife and their four young children. This sense of curiosity and exploration informs his practice, helping him navigate complex legal terrains and uncover unique solutions.
Lance’s approach to intellectual property law is not just about expertise, but about bringing a human touch to each client interaction. With him, you’re not just getting an attorney, you’re partnering with someone who’s genuinely invested in protecting and growing your intellectual assets.
University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., Director of the University of Minnesota Intellectual Property Moot Court
Brigham Young University, B.S., Applied Physics, Minors in Chemistry and Mathematics
State Bar of California
U.S. District Court – Central District of California
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Communications Technology
Cellular Networking & Communications
Fiber Optic Networks
Internet Telephony
Low-Power Networks
Radio
Wireless Local Area Networks
Consumer Products & Services
Aesthetics & Personal Care Products
Food & Beverage
Electrical, Semiconductor & Computer Technology
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Electronics & Semiconductors
Healthcare Information Technology
Software & IT
Energy
Clean Technology
Energy Conservation
Energy Efficient Technologies
Green Building & Construction
Lighting
Fashion & Beauty
Sunglasses
Financial Services & Business Methods
Blockchain & Smart Contracts
Cloud Computing
Cryptocurrency & Encryption
Data Privacy
Dispute Resolution
Licensing & Indemnification
Open Source
Medical Devices & Procedures
Dental Devices
Diagnostics
Drug-Eluting Devices
Glucose Monitoring & Insulin Infusion
Imaging
Infusion Pumps
Medical Informatics & Software Systems
Neurology
Oncology
Vital Signs, Physiologic, & Hemodynamic Monitoring
Transportation & Vehicles
Aerospace & Space Technology
Air Conditioning / Heating Systems
Automotive Transportation & Powersports
Batteries
Electronics (Audio / Video, Communication, Navigation, Security)
Passenger Transportation
Audits
Covered Business Method (CBM)
Design Patents
Due Diligence
Global Portfolio Management
Inter Partes Review (IPR)
IP Strategy
IP Transactions, Agreements & Venture Capital
Litigation
Patent Strategy & Prosecution
Patent Trial & Appeal Board (PTAB) Trials (Post Grant)
Patentability
Post-Grant Review (PGR)
Trade Secret
Trade Secret Protection Advice & Counseling
U.S. Patent Prosecution
- Recognized as a “Notable Individual’” by World Intellectual Property Review – USA Patents Ranking (WIPR) (2024)
Orange County Bar Association, Intellectual Property & Technology Law Section
J. Reuben Clark Law Society
