Frank develops intellectual property strategies that match his clients’ needs and industry position, and masterfully executes follow-through plans that turn strategy into action.
A trusted and valued advisor to senior leadership, Frank helps clients succeed by developing and managing their overall IP protection strategy and patent portfolio, both in the US and abroad. His strategic approach enables him to build portfolios that offer his clients a durable competitive advantage based on understanding the asset’s significance to business success, the client’s business goals, the competitive environment, and the overall patent landscape.
In his 30+ years of practice, Frank has honed an efficient and highly effective hands-on approach to patent prosecution that minimizes the possibility of protracted and costly prosecution and produces patents with meaningful scope, value, and enforceability. His long experience working with the Patent Office means he has both knowledge of the intricacies of patent law and familiarity with the customs and practices that dictate how examiners work. He finds that frequent visits to the Patent Office to discuss his clients’ inventions with patent examiners can expedite the prosecution process.
Frank advises clients on many types of offensive and defensive patent strategies, from opinions to licensing to litigation avoidance, and is often asked to provide second opinions on litigation strategy.
Professional Experience
Prior to becoming a patent attorney, Frank worked for more than 10 years as an electrical engineer, designing and developing RF/microwave components and subsystems, including transceivers, amplifiers, filters, and mixers, for use in high-frequency communications and defense systems. He was a principal at Fish & Richardson before founding Occhiuti & Rohlicek.
Education
J.D., New England School of Law
M.S., Electrical Engineering, cum laude, Northeastern University
B.S., Electrical Engineering, cum laude, Northeastern University
Bar Admissions
Admitted to practice in Massachusetts. Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
mO&Re about me
It comes naturally to me to invest time and energy in nurturing relationships. I’m interested in people. I relish opportunities to stay connected with colleagues and friends and to watch those I have mentored shine. In my professional life, it’s in my nature to build robust and highly interactive relationships with clients based on mutual trust and shared objectives. When the firm’s clients succeed, I am energized. These bonds with clients and colleagues I value so highly are the cornerstone of my professional life and are the reasons that, even after thirty years of practice, I still love what I do.