Andrew Ashton is a senior associate in the firm’s IP prosecution group. He assists clients in protecting and advancing innovations across a wide range of technologies, including telecommunications, electronics, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.

As a patent attorney, Andrew quickly understands complex technologies and translates them into clear, effective patent strategies. His engineering background allows him to evaluate new inventions, identify their technical advantages, and anticipate how they will be viewed during prosecution. Andrew has experience drafting patent applications spanning mechanical inventions, capacitive smartphone technology, machine learning applications, circuitry, signal processing, and semiconductor systems for power grids. Known as an efficient and conscientious team player, Andrew remains focused on delivering high-quality results in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

  • Drafted and prosecuted patent applications for applications related to semiconductor, telecommunications, solar panels, computer and personal peripherals, digital signal processing, analog and digital circuits, software, and AI/Machine learning technologies.
  • Drafted ex parte opinions for Patent Trials and Appeals Board judges for a variety of electrical engineering technologies.
  • Drafted responses to office actions for applications related to mechanical applications.

  • Federal Circuit Summary for Week Ending, October 20, 2023.
  • Federal Circuit Summary for Week Ending, June 30, 2023.

Texas Tech School of Law, JD, 2017

cum laude

Southern Methodist University, MS, 2021

Electrical Engineering

Southern Methodist University, BS, 2020

Electrical Engineering

Texas Tech University College of Engineering, MS, 2017

Engineering

University of Arizona, BS, 2014

Engineering Management

Dean's List

  • American Society of Engineering Management

  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
    2024-2026

Texas, 2017

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 2016