President

Prior to founding Esplin & Associates, Ben was a partner at two different AMLAW 100 firms. Over the course of his career, Ben has had exposure to patent litigation, patent portfolio sales, and patent licensing. However, over time he has focused his efforts on patent portfolio strategy and patent application preparation and prosecution. Ben values clear communication in any complex undertaking and building or enhancing a patent portfolio is certainly an example of this principle. As a result, Ben strives to communicate clearly with business leadership, in-house counsel, and inventors to make sure that all stakeholders in a patent application and/or portfolio are aligned.

Principal Attorney

Otto specializes in intellectual property law matters including preparation and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications, and patent portfolio management.

Areas of IP expertise include online communities, massive online gaming environments, data streaming, cloud-based services, encryption, user interfaces, blockchain technology, image recognition and processing, computer graphics, virtual and augmented reality, electronic design automation, processor architecture, online video distribution, audio processing, wireless networking, integrated circuits, and network security.

Otto’s engineering background includes ASIC design and verification with 10 years of experience in embedded processors, chip design, and systems-on-chip. He’s a first-named inventor on six issued U.S. patents.

Principal Attorney

Dan Cho focuses his practice on patent prosecution, acquisition, and management in a variety of technical areas, including imaging technology, augmented reality, autonomous vehicles, computer hardware and software, consumer electronic devices, drilling technology, emergency systems, entertainment systems, graphical user interfaces, medical devices, networking devices, power devices, and semiconductor fabrication.

Principal Attorney

Morgan has worked in the patent field for over 10 years. His experience has allowed him to garner exceptional skill and knowledge to perform effectively and efficiently within all aspects of preparing and prosecuting patent applications. He enjoys working with clients to discuss their ideas, turning those ideas into robust and accurate patent applications, and advocating for the client before the U.S. Patent Office to ultimately obtain issued U.S. Patents.

Morgan’s areas of technical focus include mechanical devices and software applications. Morgan has experience working with mechanical devices of all complexity, including those in the medical and dental fields. Morgan has worked on a broad range of subject matter in the area of software including, among others, augmented reality and virtual reality systems, video games, social networks, virtual worlds, information processing systems using artificial intelligence and/or distributed ledger technology, UI/UX, online collaboration environments, and control systems in various applications.

Patent Agent

Victoria’s practice includes patent drafting and patent prosecution with a technical focus in computer software, mechanical devices, video games, virtual worlds, virtual and augmented reality, among others.

Previously, Victoria studied Computer Science at San DiegoState University with coursework in computer programming, computer architecture, and mathematics. She joined the National Society of Collegiate Scholars in 2014.

Prior to joining Esplin & Associates,Victoria worked as an IP Technical Specialist at a Global 100 Firm.

Patent Agent

Mila is a graduate of UCSD with a degree in Political Science-Public Law and a minor in Computer Science Engineering. Mila’s field of study sparked her interest in the growth and development of technology and led her to pursue a career in patent prosecution. Mila’s practice focuses on computer software, blockchain technology, and mechanical devices. Starting Fall of 2022 Mila will be attending University of San Diego School of Law to pursue her J.D..

Director of Operations

Victoria Spratt is the Director of Operations and founding member of Esplin & Associates. Victoria oversees firm operations and the Undergraduate Internship Program at Esplin & Associates. Victoria holds professional certificates in Paralegal Studies and Intellectual Property from UC San Diego and Bachelor of Arts Degree in Marine Science from the University of San Diego with minors in English and Environmental Studies.

Patent Prosecution Manager/Paralegal

Chelsea Pearsall is a Patent Paralegal and founding member of the firm. She assists in the management of domestic and international patent prosecution, including document preparation, electronic filing with theU.S. Patent and Trademark Office, IDS management, docketing services, administrative functions and client support. Chelsea has over 10 years of experience in Intellectual Property. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from San Francisco State University as well as professional certificates in both Paralegal Studies and Project Management from UC San Diego.

Paralegal

Leah is a graduate of the USD School of Law Paralegal Program, where was first introduced to the area of Intellectual Property. That interest led her to secure an internship position at Esplin &apmp; Associates leading to her position as Paralegal. She also has a BA in Organizational Management from Point Loma Nazarene University.

Paralegal

Lynn is a Paralegal specializing in trademarks and assisting in patent prosecution for Esplin & Associates. She holds a degree from Brandeis University, where her majors in English and Philosophy fostered her interest in law. This led to her completion of the USD School of Law Paralegal Program, during which she interned for the firm and was introduced to the inner workings of Intellectual Property. Eventually, she plans to attend law school and continue her career in IP law.

Paralegal

Kenny is a graduate of the USD School of Law Paralegal Program. It was there that he was exposed to the many fields of law that ultimately led him on the path to pursue a career in Intellectual Property, resulting in his internship with the firm. The field of Intellectual Property is vast and he hopes to gain valuable experience during his time here to grow and hone the skills that can be applied later on in his career.

IP Assistant

Amy graduated from the USD School of Law Paralegal Program. She began at Esplin & Associates as an intern. She became interested in law and intellectual property while earning a business degree from San Diego State University.