Christopher Leone

Chris is an Associate in McKool Smith's Washington, D.C. office. He specializes in guiding clients through a spectrum of intellectual property issues, encompassing patent prosecution and litigation to safeguard and uphold patents and other IP rights.

Before joining McKool Smith, Chris served as a patent examiner at the United States Patent and Trademark Office. His tenure focused on scrutinizing patent applications within the electric motors sector to ensure adherence to pertinent legal standards. With a master’s degree in electrical and computer engineering complementing his background, Chris possesses a deep technical insight crucial for effectively securing and preserving his clients’ intellectual property.

• Daingean v. T-Mobile. Helped secure a significant patent defense verdict on behalf of T-Mobile in a dispute against Daingean Technologies for alleged infringement of a 5G telecommunications patent.