Taylor James Ross

I founded Newton Law to deliver patents that function as serious business assets — providing enforceable exclusivity for licensing, litigation, and competitive advantage.
With experience across every side of the patent system, I offer a unique 360° perspective that most attorneys lack.

Former USPTO Patent Examiner For 7 years, I examined over 400 patent applications. I understand examiner thinking, quota pressures, and shortcuts. I draft applications strategically to speak their language and reach allowance faster.

Fortune 500 IP Counsel Over 25 years managing IP for multinational corporations, I reviewed hundreds of invention submissions, drafted and prosecuted 600+ U.S. applications (leading to 2,000+ international counterparts), and aligned patents with real business goals. I know what corporations and private equity look for in pitches — and how to strengthen your materials.

Global Litigation & Enforcement I’ve personally managed litigation of patents on 6 continents, including against design-around attempts in China, India, Brazil, Mexico, Malaysia, and the U.S. This real-world experience informs "anticipatory drafting": capturing variations upfront to block competitors in the design phase and in court.

As a mechanical engineer, I speak the language of inventors and product developers. I review every invention for utility and cost-effective design patent opportunities.

I have prosecuted utility patents across a wide range of technologies including mechanical devices, medical devices, printing techniques, assembly of electrical devices, construction and drilling equipment, and consumer products. I also bring unusually strong experience in design patents—including display-screen icons—which many overlook despite their lower cost, faster enforcement (often weeks for injunctions in key jurisdictions), and strong protection on online marketplaces that remove infringing listings based on design patents alone.

At Newton Law, you get direct senior attention — no juniors or billable-hour pressure. Your invention and business objectives come first.

Education

-J.D., The George Washington University Law School

-B.S.M.E., University of Missouri-Columbia

Admissions & Registrations

-Registered Patent Attorney, U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (Reg. No. 33,342)

-Missouri Bar (No. 41,052)

Let’s build patents that move your business forward.