Korbin is a seasoned Senior Patent Agent who joined HBW in 2021. With over two decades of expertise in Microprocessor Logic Design and VLSI Systems, he has dedicated his career to advancing intellectual property in complex computer architecture systems. Since becoming a registered US patent agent in 2002, he has consistently provided invaluable insights to his clients and their counsel.In his current role as a Senior Patent Agent at Haynes Beffel & Wolfeld LLP, he specializes in drafting and prosecuting patent applications across diverse technological domains. His focus areas include artificial intelligence, biotechnology, non-volatile storage, semiconductor manufacturing, and electronic design automation.Throughout his extensive career, he has played pivotal roles in various high-impact projects:
Technical Expertise: From contributing to the NMOS implementation of RISC-I at Berkeley to leading teams at VLSI Technology, NexGen, Chromatic/ATI, and Clearwater, his technical expertise spans the spectrum of microprocessor design, network processors, and complex instruction set architectures.
Litigation and Licensing Support: Serving as a technical expert in litigation projects, he has analyzed hundreds of patents, prior art, and products, providing critical insights to attorneys. Additionally, his involvement in licensing projects has successfully led to the negotiation and sale of a portfolio comprising over 100 microprocessor and related technology patents.
Portfolio Evaluation/Analysis: He has contributed to the evaluation of several portfolios, collectively analyzing thousands of microprocessor and related technology patents for large companies and Acacia Research.
Patent Prosecution: As a co-contributor, he has actively participated in the drafting and prosecution of patent applications for various companies, including a processor start-up, Macronix, Sharecare/DOCai, Illumina, and more.
He is proud to be a co-inventor on more than 70 patents, covering a wide range of subjects such as multiple ISA execution, hardware optimization for binary translation, video decoding ISA optimization, and compatible ISA implementation techniques.His passion for advancing technology, coupled with a commitment to protecting intellectual property, continues to drive his contributions to the ever-evolving landscape of microprocessor and VLSI systems.Education and Affiliations:MS, EECS, UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA (1982)
BS, EECS, UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA (1980)
Inducted into Phi Beta Kapa, Tau Beta Pi, and Eta Kappa Nu
Member of IEEE (since 1978) and ACM (since 1983)
Patent Agent