Morgan R. Coates is a partner in the firm’s Orange County office. He focuses on securing patent protection for startup companies that develop computer software systems, mechanical and electromechanical machines, and biomedical devices. By utilizing his extensive engineering experience, Mr. Coates can obtain a visceral understanding of the complex science behind a client’s technology.
As a former engineer in the aerospace industry, Mr. Coates has experience working with software, mechanical, and electromechanical systems. Mr. Coates obtained his J.D. from the University of Illinois College of Law, and his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Mr. Coates worked as a summer associate at the firm in 2011 and joined the firm in 2012.
University of Illinois College of Law, J.D.
University of Illinois – Urbana – Champaign, B.S., Mechanical Engineering
State Bar of California
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Chemical, Industrial & Materials
Automation & Robotics
Furniture
Patio
Pool & Spa
Communications Technology
Radio
Consumer Products & Services
Sporting Goods & Recreation
Electrical, Semiconductor & Computer Technology
Software & IT
Energy
Clean Technology
Green Transportation
Medical Devices & Procedures
Catheters & Probes
Laparoscopy
Minimally Invasive & Endoscopic Procedures
Orthopedics
Surgical Equipment
Transportation & Vehicles
Aerospace & Space Technology
Automotive Transportation & Powersports
Batteries
Brake Systems
Engines & Engine Components
Motorcycles
Suspension Components
Tires & Wheels
Design Patents
Due Diligence
Global Portfolio Management
Infringement Risk
IP Strategy
IP Transactions and Agreements
Licensing
Opinions Counseling
Patent Strategy & Prosecution
Patentability
Tech Transactions
U.S. Patent Prosecution
American Bar Association
American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)