Gregory M. Howison has 30 years of extensive IP experience in the software, telecommunications, semiconductor industries and E-Commerce areas. He has prepared and obtained significant patent coverage on a number of large telecommunications networks, voice messaging systems, video conferencing systems, semiconductor devices, neural network systems and software systems.  He has expertise in evaluating patent portfolios, portfolio development, due diligence and licensing.

Mr. Howison has served as a consultant to companies (both patentees and licensees) involved in patent licensing negotiations in the U.S,Japan and China.

Greg Howison, founding partner of Howison & Arnott, LLP established the firm in 1999. The firm currently has eight attorneys; seven are registered patent attorneys and the firm also has two patent agents.  All have strong academic, scientific and technical backgrounds, extensive experience, mature practices and business acumen.  In addition, one attorney focuses exclusively on trademark law. These qualities have allowed the firm to rapidly become a uniquely situated boutique IP law firm that provides clients with “results oriented” legal representation with an appreciation of both the practical business and legal needs the client.

History

After graduation from Catholic University of America, District of Columbia, with a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Mr. Howison was employed for over nine years as a design engineer in the field of high frequency communication, digital and analog design, including service with Westinghouse Defense Center, Texas Instruments, Inc. and Rockwell International.

Practice Areas: 100% Intellectual Property

• Patent & Trademark Prosecution
• Appeals
• Re-exams
• Oppositions
• Patent Portfolio Evaluation
• Patent-Acquisition Process
• Patent Licensing
• Transaction & Litigation Support