Austin White

As a Partner & Head of Intellectual Property at McCormick Law Firm, I assist technology companies, startups, and institutions in protecting, monetizing, and enforcing their intellectual property and technology. I also provide guidance on all aspects of a business, including commercial lease negotiations and human resources issues. With a background in technology and IT, I effectively communicate with engineers and developers, making complex concepts more accessible. For instance, I’ve prosecuted hundreds of trademark matters with the USPTO, managed complex IP portfolios, and advised countless clients on copyright and trademark issues, licensing, enforcement, and tech transfer. I’ve also worked extensively with AI and cutting-edge technologies, and I’m a Certified Mediator (through the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania) with a knack for resolving complex, high-stakes business and IP disputes out of court. If you need assistance with any of the following: • Trademark prosecution, portfolio management, and enforcement • Technology transfer, startup IP strategy, and due diligence • Copyright and patent licensing, assignments, and protection of creative works • Federal court litigation involving IP, technology, employment, and contract disputes • Alternative dispute resolution (arbitration, mediation), domain name disputes, and legal issues related to AI and other software/SAAS -- I'm your lawyer. My philosophy centers on the belief that tech companies need more than just legal advice; they need a counselor who understands their business and technology from the inside out. Before law, I worked in IT, and that hands-on experience shapes my approach: I’m a technologist as much as I am a lawyer, and I’m committed to helping clients navigate both the legal and technical sides of their business.