Andrew (AJ) Salomone is focused on helping clients build and leverage high‑value patent portfolios. Whether securing foundational protection for his clients’ latest innovations or enforcing established intellectual property rights against competitors, AJ employs a practical, value-driven approach to help clients capture, cultivate, and monetize their patent assets.

AJ takes pride in crafting patent procurement and enforcement strategies that align with business objectives and are calculated for success within competitive market landscapes. His practice spans utility and design patents, competitor product analysis, freedom-to-operate and invalidity opinions, and IP licensing and technology agreements. AJ brings this comprehensive approach to a wide variety of technical areas, including:

• Software and Business Methods
• Battery Technologies
• Control Systems
• Industrial and Automotive Products
• Consumer Products
• Medical Devices

AJ has significant experience protecting his clients’ valuable intellectual property through various patent enforcement strategies, including cease‑and‑desist campaigns, Schedule A litigation, and online marketplace takedowns designed to stop infringement early and efficiently. Whether working with emerging startups or Fortune 500 companies, he is passionate about creating opportunities for clients to realize tangible value from patent assets while growing and protecting market share.

Before joining Foley, AJ was a supplier development engineer for a Wisconsin-based hydraulic and electromechanical control system manufacturer, where he forged strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure successful product launches. AJ graduated valedictorian of his law school class and served as Editor in Chief of the Marquette Law Review. He received CALI awards for achieving the highest grade in seven courses.