Overview
Steve Wang is a Partner at Caldwell, where he works closely with a global client base ranging from early-stage startups to publicly traded and multinational corporations. Based in Boston, Steve brings a multifaceted legal practice that extends well beyond patent prosecution, encompassing IP litigation, licensing, and corporate transactions.
With a robust background in both science and law, Steve has been instrumental in guiding clients through complex legal landscapes with his strategic foresight and practical, business-oriented approach. A notable example of this is his work with Quick Quack Car Wash, where he led the development of a comprehensive patent portfolio that played a pivotal role in securing the company’s $850 million investment from a leading global investment firm.
Steve’s practice areas include:
- Preparation and prosecution of foreign and domestic patent applications
- Patent portfolio management and IP monetization strategy formulation
- Assessment of patentability and development of patent protection strategies
- Representation in proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), including interferences, ex parte reexaminations, inter partes reviews (IPRs), post-grant reviews (PGRs), and appeals
- IP litigation and licensing negotiations
- IP due diligence for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and investments
Experience
Steve works across a wide range of industries, including software, AI/ML, fintech, medical devices, sports equipment, mechanical devices, electronics, and more. Steve’s scientific acumen is rooted in his academic background, holding a J.D. from Suffolk University Law School, two Master’s degrees from Boston University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Biology with a minor in Mathematics from State University of New York at New Paltz. Prior to his legal career, Steve contributed to research initiatives and projects funded by NASA, the USGS, and European Space Agency (ESA), with a focus on satellite technology, remote sensing, and sustainable tech.
Steve is admitted to practice in the state of Massachusetts, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Fluent in English and Mandarin, Steve provides seamless legal service to a diverse, international clientele.
Steve’s recent experience includes:
- Built a patent portfolio for a U.S. automotive service company prior to a $850M investment made by a leading global investment firm.
- Represented an international life science and lab instrument company in the acquisition of a cloud-based software company, leading IP due diligence efforts.
- Represented an investment holding company in the acquisition of an agricultural and consumer product company, conducting IP due diligence and asset evaluation.
- Represented an international non-profit organization through a strategic investment in a venture-backed technology company.
- Serves as lead IP counsel to a publicly traded company that provides rapid manufacturing of CNC machined, 3D printed, injection molded custom parts, and AI/ML integration.
- Serves as lead IP counsel to a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) company.
- Serves as lead IP counsel to a number of HealthTech, FinTech, and EdTech companies.
- Serves as lead IP counsel to multiple UK venture-backed software and AI companies.