Eric Silverman is a Washington, DC-based associate in Dickstein Shapiro’s Intellectual Property Practice. A chemistry Ph.D. and former patent examiner, Dr. Silverman represents clients in both litigation and patent prosecution, as well as other IP matters.

Prior to becoming an associate at Dickstein Shapiro, Dr. Silverman worked at the firm as a patent agent. His work included obtaining patents in the United States and abroad, client counseling, and litigation support. He represented clients seeking patent protection on pharmaceutical compositions, medical methods, and manufacturing processes, as well as photo detector arrays and silicon-based devices. He counseled clients on issues involving the interplay between patent protection and regulatory requirements and on Hatch-Waxman issues.

Bar Admissions

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Education

Carnegie Mellon University, B.S., 2000
University of Florida, Ph.D., 2005
George Washington University Law School, J.D., 2011, with honors