As in-house and outside counsel, Sam has represented clients ranging from multi-national, publicly traded companies to emerging start-ups. He has developed global patent portfolios pertaining to business-critical technologies at every stage of development, and his practice includes the procurement of U.S. and international patents, patent portfolio management, analysis of patent infringement and validity, due diligence evaluations and support, and strategic counseling concerning the patent-related aspects of product life cycle management. Beyond counseling clients in matters relating to patent procurement and analysis, Sam helps clients negotiate and draft licenses, technology development, and collaboration agreements.