Chris O'Brien

Chris O'Brien is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in intellectual property law, particularly in the technology sector. Currently serving as Director and Counsel at Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox since March 2022, Chris has previously held roles such as Standards Counsel during a full-time secondment at Apple from November 2022 to August 2023, and Of Counsel at Desmarais LLP from May 2021 to February 2022. Chris's practice emphasizes patent litigation and strategy for Fortune 100 companies, technology startups, and non-profit organizations. Skills include managing patent litigation before the International Trade Commission, providing strategic counsel for global semiconductor firms, and overseeing patent prosecution across various technology fields. Chris's educational background includes a Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University.