Fayez Butt

Associate of Counsel

Fayez is a patent attorney focused on preparing and prosecuting U.S. and international patent applications involving software and advanced computing technologies. His work covers a wide range of innovations, including wireless communications, generative and traditional artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud computing, virtualization, financial technology, processor and GPU architectures, and electronic navigation systems.

Fayez works closely with in-house legal teams and inventor teams at companies of all sizes to help them develop, manage, and optimize patent portfolios that support their broader business objectives. He collaborates with engineering and product teams to identify new ideas, assess competitive activity, and craft filing strategies that help clients protect meaningful advancements in their technology.

His practice also includes supporting clients with wider intellectual property planning. Fayez assists with invention development efforts, reviews emerging technologies in the market, evaluates potential patent positions, and prepares materials that help clients understand the scope and value of their innovations.

Before entering private practice, Fayez worked on technology consulting projects involving identity and access management, workflow automation, information security, and enterprise software systems. This technical background allows him to communicate effectively with engineers and to translate complex and highly detailed concepts into clear, practical guidance for clients.

Credentials

Education

DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 2014)

  • Patent Law Certificate
  • Dean’s List – Fall 2012, Spring 2013
  • CALI Award for Highest Grade – IP for Corporate Transactional Attorneys
  • Giles Rich Moot Court Competition 2014
  • President of DePaul IP Law Society, 2013-14

DePaul University (B.S., 2005)

  • Computer Science

Bar admissions

  • Texas — (PENDING)
  • Missouri
  • U.S. Patent & Trademark Office