Timothy Snowden is a Certified Patent Practitioner and Certified
Licensing Professional who works at the intersection of invention,
patent strategy, and commercialization. The founder of an independent
patent firm and founding member of Synchrony IP, Timothy
fills the role of a virtual “Chief Intellectual Property Officer” for
companies, creatively and cost-effectively applying law and strategy to
protect and amplify the revenue streams generated by their innovation.
In addition to designing, drafting, prosecuting, and managing
international patent portfolios across a wide range of
technologies—including software, AI, medtech, electromechanical,
materials, and consumer retails—Timothy has contributed to published
biomedical
engineering research and writes on patent prosecution strategy and AI
in intellectual property practice. He currently serves as CPP Director
and CLE coordinator for the National Council on Patent Practicum.
Timothy is admitted to practice before the USPTO,
and thoroughly enjoys helping entrepreneurs protect and monetize their
innovations, aligning with his mission to glorify God through faithful
stewardship of His creation.
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Yau H. Chan is a serial entrepreneur and IP advisor who has worked with
inventors and startups since 2007 to turn ideas into defensible business
assets. With a background in Computer Science and Electrical
Engineering, along with an MBA, he brings over a decade
of experience operating his own manufacturing business and takes a
practical, business-first approach to intellectual property strategy.
As a founding member of Synchrony IP, a Certified Patent Practitioner,
and Certified Patent Valuation Analyst, Yau focuses on helping founders
make better decisions around patent protection, portfolio development,
and IP valuation, especially when resources
are limited. His work bridges the gap between legal protection and
real-world commercialization, helping clients avoid common pitfalls and
build IP that supports growth and investment.
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Jason Harrison helps startups and growth-stage companies protect what
matters most—their brands and technology. He focuses on trademark
strategy and clearance to prevent costly conflicts, while building
patent portfolios that support long-term growth and defensibility.
He has extensive experience drafting and prosecuting U.S. and
international patent applications for clients ranging from SBIR-funded
startups to multinational technology companies, including claim strategy
development, Office Action practice, PCT management,
and portfolio counseling. Jason also advises clients on trademark
clearance, prosecution, and brand protection, working closely with
growing companies to align IP strategy with business and product goals.
Prior to collaborating with Synchrony IP, he practiced
at leading IP firms and served as a USPTO extern, gaining firsthand
insight into the patent examination process. Jason is admitted to the
USPTO and State Courts of Pennsylvania.
