With a focus on all aspects of IP counseling, licensing, and due diligence, Lincoln Essig is totally dedicated to helping businesses at every phase of development build valuable patent portfolios in the U.S. and abroad. He offers honed experience in artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), including generative AI, computer vision, autonomous vehicles (AV), blockchain, big data analytics, distributed systems, healthcare IT, and medical device guidance.
Lincoln counsels clients on patentability and infringement matters, and develops comprehensive intellectual property programs for pre-litigation, licensing, and enforcement purposes. He also counsels clients on open source compliance, as well as corporate AI policies and compliance.
Lincoln goes out of his way to understand his clients’ businesses and distinct technologies. He is appreciated for crafting strategies that are uniquely tailored for each client’s commercial goals. Responsive, hard-working, diligent and conscientious, Lincoln’s personal drive to excel is reflected in the consistently high-quality work product he provides and his immutable commitment to safeguarding creativity.
The George Washington University Law School, J.D.
Utah State University, B.S., Electrical Engineering
District of Columbia Bar
State Bar of California
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Communications Technology
Cellular Networking & Communications
Internet Telephony
Low-Power Networks
Videoconferencing
Wireless Local Area Networks
Electrical, Semiconductor & Computer Technology
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Electronics & Semiconductors
Healthcare Information Technology
Software & IT
Financial Services & Business Methods
Blockchain & Smart Contracts
Cloud Computing
Cryptocurrency & Encryption
Data Privacy
Dispute Resolution
Licensing & Indemnification
Open Source
Medical Devices & Procedures
Ablation Technology
Diagnostics
Imaging
Minimally Invasive & Endoscopic Procedures
Robotics
Transportation & Vehicles
Electronics (Audio / Video, Communication, Navigation, Security)
Fleet Management
Passenger Transportation
Audits
Design Patents
Due Diligence
Global Portfolio Management
IP Strategy
IP Transactions, Agreements & Venture Capital
Patent Strategy & Prosecution
Patentability
Trade Secret
Trade Secret Protection Advice & Counseling
U.S. Patent Prosecution
Lincoln has repeatedly been named a “Washington D.C. Rising Star” by Super Lawyers magazine for his work in intellectual property law (2017-2019).
