W.R. Duke Taylor (Duke)

Duke’s patent practice is about getting to yes on behalf of his clients. With more than three decades of experience as a patent attorney representing Fortune 500 companies and other domestic and international businesses, Duke is known for practical legal counsel delivered in straight-talk. His industry specific experience is extensive, and includes the highly specialized mechanical, electromechanical, and optical fields, among others.

Duke’s practice includes preparing infringement and validity opinions as well as handling patent prosecution efforts with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. A consummate negotiator and personable by nature, Duke offers a successful track record in working effectively with the wide variety of Patent Examiners at the USPTO. Duke’s ability to address the concerns of Patent Examiners and to overcome obstacles to patent issue is one of his core competencies.