Russell Wagstaff

Russell is adept in both design and utility patents across a comprehensive list of technologies. His practice focuses on drafting and prosecuting domestic and foreign patent applications, conducting preliminary concept searches, and providing patent clearance, opinions, and evaluations of existing patents and products for invalidity, infringement, patentability, and freedom-to-operate. He also advises clients on IP strategies and offers comprehensive business and IP counseling. 

His preparation and prosecution of utility and design applications include technologies such as surgical tools, implantable medical devices, robotic surgical devices, wearable medical and consumer devices, medicine delivery systems, 3D printing, eye-tracking software and devices, industrial processes and systems, materials science, metal fabrication and treatment, vehicle systems, autonomous vehicles, aerospace vehicles, aerospace components and systems, satellite launch and configuration, satellite constellations, propulsion for air and space, petrochemical drilling, consumer products, apparel, e-commerce, computer software and hardware, virtual assistants, robotics, graphical user interfaces, insect rearing and release systems, warehouse automation and material handling, sporting goods, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). In addition, Russell has extensive work experience with metallurgical engineering including chemistry, solidification, vapor deposition, casting, reactivity, and oxidation.

Russell is a top-rated attorney and has been selected to the Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers since 2023 for his work in intellectual property.