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BenWhite

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Overview

Biography

Ben represents clients in all areas of intellectual property law, with a strong emphasis on patent prosecution, portfolio management, and strategy for tech transfer clients. He counsels clients of all sizes in protecting and monetizing their intellectual property.

Ben’s background in physics allows him to work in a variety of technical fields and product categories. Ben has experience in all stages of patent procurement, from drafting patent applications to directing and arguing appeals before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board and the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. In addition, Ben practices in all stages of litigation in federal court.

Selected Memberships & Affiliations

  • Judge Janet Bond Arterton American Inn of Court, Member
  • Connecticut Intellectual Property Law Association, President and Former Secretary, Treasurer, and Program Chair
  • Federal Bar Council, Member
     
Experience

Prior Experience

  • Murtha Cullina, Counsel
  • St. Onge Steward Johnston & Reens LLC, Partner
  • St. Onge Steward Johnston & Reens LLC, Associate
  • Pratt & Whitney, Radar Cross Section Engineer
  • Raytheon, Electrical Engineer
     

Selected Honors

  • The Best Lawyers in America®: Litigation – Intellectual Property, 2026; Patent Law, 2026; Trademark Law, 2026
  • Selected to Super Lawyers Connecticut Rising Stars: Intellectual Property Law, 2014–2017

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