Professional experience
Frank A. Italiano is an Associate in the Washington, D.C. office of Fish & Richardson. His practice emphasizes patent litigation, pre-suit investigations, patent reexaminations, preparation and prosecution of patent applications, and client counseling in the area of electrical engineering. Mr. Italiano has previous law firm experience in patent prosecution, client counseling, and litigation support. He is familiar with various technologies, including software, business methods, computer and networking systems, Internet and e-commerce technologies, telecommunications, semiconductors, consumer electronics, electro-mechanical systems and processes, automotive systems, and control systems.

Prior to his legal career, Mr. Italiano worked in various technology areas. He held a position at a strategic and technology consulting firm. He also worked at a semiconductor firm, where he tested functionality of prototype integrated circuits. Additionally, Mr. Italiano assisted with designing power, lighting, and fire protection systems at an architecture and engineering firm.

Selected publications
Co-author, "The Extraterritorial Reach of U.S. Patent: Implications for the Global Marketplace," published in the third in a series of reports published by BNA International as part of the IP & Technology Programme, IP in the Software Industry, May 2006.

Bar admissions
Admitted to the bar in the District of Columbia, New York, and Massachusetts.
Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Additional information
Private Pilot, Instrument Rated.