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Sterlington Welcomes Leading Patents Team Led by Former Holland & Hart Partners Scott Karren and Tom Anderson

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Sterlington Welcomes Leading Patents Team Led by Former Holland & Hart Partners Scott Karren and Tom Anderson
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Sterlington Welcomes Leading Patents Team Led by Former Holland & Hart Partners Scott Karren and Tom Anderson

2026-10-27 00:03 Last Updated At:00:10

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 26, 2026--

Sterlington is pleased to announce the arrival of a nine-member patents team led by former Holland & Hart partners J. Scott Karren and Thomas Anderson. The team includes four counsel, two patent agents and an IP specialist. Its arrival significantly expands Sterlington’s ability to advise technology companies on global patent portfolio strategy, preparation and prosecution, with particular depth in wireless communications, standards-related technologies, semiconductors, and AI and machine learning.

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Karren is a Chambers-ranked patent attorney who advises technology companies on the development and management of global patent portfolios. His practice focuses on wireless communications and technologies implemented in cellular standards. He is recognized by Chambers USA, IAM Patent 1000 and Managing Intellectual Property’s IP Stars. He is a contributing author to Patents and Standards: Practice, Policy, and Enforcement, the AIPLA and Bloomberg Law treatise.

Anderson manages international patent portfolios for global corporations, including some of the world’s largest patent holders, as well as venture-backed start-ups. He prepares and prosecutes patent applications in the electronic, computer and biomedical arts. He also draws on his experience before the PTAB and federal district courts to help clients avoid the pitfalls that lead to costly disputes.

The team also includes four counsel: David Victor, who has prepared and prosecuted more than 1,700 issued utility patents in computer hardware and software, including AI and machine learning; Ken Winterton, who spent more than 20 years as a patent attorney at Holland & Hart and was previously a process engineer at Texas Instruments and Intel; Joe Maxey, who focuses on wireless communications and software; and James Webster, Jr., who drafts and prosecutes applications for large technology companies in wireless communications, mobile devices and machine learning.

Patent agents Joshua Laney and Landon Ward and IP specialist Blair Christensen, all formerly of Holland & Hart, complete the team.

“Sterlington is the right platform for the kind of sophisticated, technology-driven patent work our clients rely on us for,” said Karren. “Tom and I have built this group around deep technical expertise and close collaboration. Bringing the team together, with more colleagues expected to join soon, means our clients get continuity and depth of service from day one.”

“We’re delighted to welcome Scott, Tom and the team to Sterlington,” said Christopher Harrison, managing partner of Sterlington. “Their experience and technical depth will be a tremendous asset to our clients, and we’re excited to have them on board.”

About Sterlington

Sterlington PLLC is a full-service law firm focusing on complex corporate, litigation, executive compensation, and private wealth matters. As a firm, we focus on the economic as well as the legal aspects of our matters.

Among other strengths, Sterlington is the ultimate law firm for private capital, family offices, founders, and senior executives, as well as their related businesses.

Visit us at www.sterlingtonlaw.com.

Thomas Anderson, Sterlington

Thomas Anderson, Sterlington

Scott Karen, Sterlington

Scott Karen, Sterlington

LAS VEGAS (AP) — An airplane passenger was arrested for allegedly writing a message while midair that he was going to “hijack” the plane, forcing the United flight to be diverted back to Las Vegas shortly after takeoff Saturday.

The 25-year-old allegedly communicated that he was “gonna hijack this” plane — although he used an expletive — and “crash ur row only,” according to a copy of the criminal complaint. The document doesn't specify exactly how the message was sent or to whom it was directed.

Las Vegas police said they detained the man after a report of a person making “terroristic threats” on the Saturday night flight that had been headed to Newark, New Jersey. He was arrested on charges of making a threat or providing false information regarding an act of terrorism, which carries a possible sentence of 1 to 20 years in prison.

An attorney listed for the man did not immediately return a request for comment. His initial court appearance is scheduled for Tuesday.

The scheduled redeye flight returned to the airport less than an hour after departing, according to Flightradar24 data.

United confirmed that the flight with 150 passengers on board returned safely to Las Vegas to address a “potential security concern.” The flight was delayed overnight and departed for Newark on Sunday morning.

The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed it will investigate the incident and said in an email to The Associated Press there have been over 1,400 unruly passenger incidents so far in 2026.

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Associated Press writer Rio Yamat contributed to this report.

FILE - Cars fill a lot at Harry Reid International Airport near the Las Vegas Strip, April 9, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

FILE - Cars fill a lot at Harry Reid International Airport near the Las Vegas Strip, April 9, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

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