Bernstein, Frank

Frank Bernstein is a partner in the Intellectual Property & Technology Group at Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP. Frank uses his extensive US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and district court experience to think outside the box, helping clients obtain and defend challenging patents. He has litigated before the USPTO in Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) proceedings, as well as in US district courts in all phases of patent infringement actions (pre-filing investigations to claim construction, Markman hearings to trials and appeals). His client counseling experience includes validity and infringement advice, as well as freedom to operate (FTO) assessments. Frank is a 2026-2029 member of the Board of Directors of the PTAB Bar Association.