Vernon Francissen

Senior Counsel
Vern Francissen

Vern Francissen is a highly experienced IP attorney specializing in patent prosecution, portfolio management, and IP strategy. He has represented global technology companies and startups on litigation, licensing, and open-source compliance, with prior leadership roles at Microsoft and major IP firms.

Licensed to practice in: California, Illinois

Practice Areas: Patent Analysis & Portfolio Development, Pre-Litigation Patent Defense, Strategic Acquisitions, Divestitures, and Licensing, Transactions, Open Source Software Compliance & Standards

Major Companies: Microsoft, Lane Powell, Shook Hardy & Bacon, Gardner Carton & Douglas, MBHB

Education

University of Wisconsin

Practice Areas

Intellectual Property

Bar Admissions

California
178973

Illinois