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J. Philip Polster

Counsel in Clayton, MO

Philip Polster is Counsel at Sandberg Phoenix and has many years of experience in drafting, prosecuting and analyzing patents in wide-ranging fields. He has comprehensive experience in U.S. and international trademark registration proceedings and in patent and trademark licensing.

His industry experience includes biochemistry, polymer chemistry, electric motors and motor controls, radar systems, missile guidance, fluid flow measurement, potable water hydrants, optics, lighting fixtures, toys, internal engine cooling systems, heavy vehicle suspensions, plating processes, fire resistant coatings, dental equipment, archery equipment, subminiature fuses and glass tube manufacturing, among others.

Philip enjoys tennis, bridge, genealogy and singing in his church choir. He has been married to his wife Harriet since 1961 and has three children (two of whom are patent attorneys) and ten grandchildren.

Professional Affiliations

American Intellectual Property Law Association

Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Former Chairman Patent Section

Missouri Bar Association

Washington University Law Quarterly, Managing Editor

Education

J.D., Washington University School of Law, Order of the Coif

B.A. from the College of Quantitative Studies in Chemistry and Mathematics, Wesleyan University

Licensure(s) and Admission(s)

Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

Missouri

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri

United States Patent and Trademark Office

Civic Activities

Rotary Club of St. Louis, Member

Presentations

Former Lecturer in Law, Washington University School of Law

Publications

“Later Patents as Prior Art,” Washington University Law Quarterly (Fall 1966)

Recognition
2020-2021
The Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers in America
Patent Law, Trademark Law
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