PatentPC Team
Global patent architecture.
Silicon Valley precision.
Defensible IP at scale.
Silicon Valley · Vietnam · Kenya
Built around a simple idea
A patent is only as strong as the system that produces it.
Our team integrates U.S. attorneys, technologists, scientists and global drafting specialists into a unified patent architecture protocol — delivering litigation-ready claims, predictable timelines and founder-speed execution across every office.
One global drafting system. Multiple technical disciplines. Zero surprises.
How our team works
One integrated patent architecture engine.
Eight stages, run the same way on every matter, in every office. Every team member contributes to the same protocol.
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Diagram-first invention modeling
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PTAB-modeled claim construction
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§101 eligibility analogs
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§102 / §103 prior-art sweeps
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Multi-layer fallback claim sets
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QC at every stage
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Cross-office drafting pipelines
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Clean, audit-ready file histories
Meet the team
Focus on your business. We’ll protect your IP.
Attorneys, patent agents and client-success professionals working together across legal, scientific and engineering disciplines.
U.S. patent team
Patent strategy grounded in business value.
Bao Tran
Attorney
Bao leads PatentPC's global patent strategy, integrating portfolio development, claim architecture, and founder-centric innovation workflows. With deep experience across AI, robotics, digital health, fintech, and spacetech, Bao designs prosecution strategies that align with product roadmaps, competitive positioning, and long-term business value. He works directly with founders, engineering leaders, and in-house counsel to ensure every filing advances both technical and commercial objectives. Bao also oversees PatentPC's AI technology stack and multi-office operational model, ensuring Silicon Valley-grade quality at global scale.
Dr. Kurt Brown
Attorney
Dr. Brown brings more than 25 years of experience in U.S. patent prosecution, portfolio development, and IP strategy for Fortune 100 companies and high-growth technology ventures. His background spans semiconductors, medical devices, advanced manufacturing, and complex USPTO proceedings. He has led global patent programs supporting billion-dollar product lines and cross-border commercialization. Dr. Brown anchors PatentPC's prosecution quality, ensuring every filing meets the expectations of seasoned in-house counsel.
Brian Cronquist
Senior Technologist
Brian is a Silicon Valley IP veteran with decades of leadership in semiconductor architecture, AI hardware, photonics, and deep-tech commercialization. As a former VP of Technology & IP Strategy, he has directed portfolios exceeding 1,000 assets and collaborated closely with engineering executives, CTOs, and corporate legal teams. Brian strengthens PatentPC's ability to align patent strategy with product roadmaps, competitive positioning, and long-term business value.
Pran Pattani
Attorney
Pran has over 20 years of experience prosecuting patents in software, networking, fintech, enterprise systems, and cloud infrastructure. He has represented startups, unicorns, and global corporations before the USPTO, delivering prosecution strategies that integrate technical accuracy with litigation-aware claim drafting.
Dave Aston
Attorney
Dave Aston specializes in patent portfolio management across advanced display, semiconductor, and emerging technology sectors, offering practical, business‑aligned solutions for complex IP challenges.
Sushil Kumar
Biotech Specialist
Patent‑focused pharmacokinetic specialist with deep expertise in in‑vivo and in‑vitro ADME for discovery compounds, including rodent bioavailability and tissue distribution studies, drug‑drug interaction assessment, PK modeling (non‑compartmental and compartmental), metabolic stability and CYP inhibition profiling, permeability assay validation, and LC‑MS/MS bioanalytical and metabolite‑ID method development supporting IND‑enabling data packages.
Justus Njagi
Chemical Specialist
Justus Njagi is a seasoned Chemical Specialist with deep expertise in pharmaceutical quality control, analytical testing, and regulatory compliance. With over five years of hands‑on experience in GMP‑regulated environments, he has mastered advanced analytical techniques—including HPLC, UV‑Vis spectroscopy, dissolution testing, and microbial analysis—to ensure the safety, efficacy, and consistency of pharmaceutical products. His background spans raw‑material evaluation, in‑process monitoring, finished‑product verification, method validation, and OOS investigations. Justus is known for his precision, strong documentation discipline, and cross‑functional collaboration with QA, Production, and R&D teams, consistently upholding rigorous laboratory and regulatory standards.
Vietnam team
Technical rigor across global filing programs.
Our Vietnam office serves the Vietnam patent needs of our clients. Under the supervision of our U.S. attorney bench, the team delivers rapid, technically rigorous drafting that supports large portfolios, multi-application filing campaigns, and deep-tech innovation pipelines.
Peter Tran
VN Attorney
Peter leads PatentPC's Vietnam legal operations, overseeing patent drafting, prior-art research, and cross-office coordination with the U.S. attorney team. With extensive experience supporting U.S. and international filings, Peter ensures that every draft meets the technical and formatting standards required for USPTO prosecution. His background spans software, electronics, and mechanical systems, making him a versatile contributor to high-volume portfolios.
Dr. Son Nguyen
Senior Technical Specialist
Son specializes in software, networking, and embedded systems, supporting PatentPC's drafting pipeline for AI, fintech, and enterprise technology applications. He is known for producing technically precise specifications and claims that integrate seamlessly with U.S. attorney review. Son's disciplined drafting approach helps maintain consistency across large portfolios and multi-application filing campaigns.
Quyen Tran
VN Attorney
Quyen focuses on electronics, telecommunications, and control systems, contributing deep technical insight to PatentPC's global drafting workflow. She supports both early-stage invention capture and full-specification drafting, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with U.S. prosecution strategy. Quyen's work strengthens PatentPC's ability to deliver rapid, high-quality filings at scale.
Dr. Mai Linh
Senior Technical Specialist
Dr. Mai Linh provides advanced technical analysis across software engineering, data systems, and emerging technologies. Her Ph.D.-level expertise enables her to translate complex engineering concepts into clear, defensible patent disclosures. She supports invention harvesting, prior-art analysis, and technical refinement of specifications, ensuring PatentPC's filings maintain scientific and engineering rigor.
Dr. Ta Tuan
Senior Technical Specialist
Dr. Ta Tuan contributes deep research and analytical capabilities across electronics, signal processing, and applied engineering. His technical evaluations strengthen PatentPC's ability to draft claims that are both strategically positioned and technically robust. Dr. Tuan plays a key role in supporting high-complexity applications and ensuring alignment between engineering intent and patent strategy.
Trademark and copyright
Protecting brands across international markets.
Thom Nguyen
Copyright and Trademark Attorney
With over 14 years of experience in intellectual property, Thom is a seasoned expert in searching, registering, maintaining, and protecting trademarks in the U.S., Vietnam, and strategic markets including China, Japan, Korea, Europe, Southeast Asia, and international jurisdictions.
Client success and support
Responsive support throughout the IP process.
Paula-Brown
Client Success Manager
Mary Kimani
Client Success Manager
Charity Wangui
Client Success Manager