Carson Anderson
About Carson Anderson
Carson Anderson is a Senior Associate at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP, specializing in patent portfolio evaluations and licensing. He has a background in law and biology, with extensive experience in litigation and pro bono work.
Current Role at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP
Carson Anderson serves as a Senior Associate at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he assists clients with due diligence and freedom to operate evaluations of patent portfolios and patent licensing. His practice includes maintaining an active presence before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in inter partes review proceedings. Anderson's expertise in patent law and litigation contributes to the firm's capabilities in providing comprehensive legal services.
Previous Experience at Sigma-Aldrich
Prior to his current role, Carson Anderson worked as a Summer Legal Intern at Sigma-Aldrich in St. Louis, Missouri, during the summer of 2015. This internship lasted for three months and provided him with foundational experience in the legal field, particularly in a corporate environment. His time at Sigma-Aldrich helped shape his understanding of legal issues related to scientific and technical industries.
Educational Background
Carson Anderson earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from the University of Missouri-Columbia, studying from 2010 to 2013. He later attended the University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law, where he obtained his Doctor of Law (JD) degree from 2014 to 2017. His educational background in both biological sciences and law equips him with a unique perspective in handling complex legal matters, particularly in the fields of patent law and intellectual property.
Pro Bono Work and Community Engagement
In 2023, Carson Anderson was honored by the Federal Pro Bono Project for his work representing incarcerated persons in matters related to their civil right to adequate healthcare. He has devoted over 1,300 hours to pro bono initiatives throughout his career. Notably, he successfully represented an incarcerated diabetic individual in a three-day jury trial in the Northern District of California. His commitment to pro bono work reflects his dedication to social justice and legal advocacy.
Litigation Experience
Carson Anderson has extensive experience in litigation, having participated in all stages of the process. His background includes pre-suit technical investigations, preliminary injunction proceedings, depositions, motion practice, oral argument, and witness examinations at trial. He has also successfully proven fraud, undue influence, and duress in a fraudulent will contest involving elder abuse, achieving a full victory in a trial in California Superior Court. This comprehensive litigation experience enhances his effectiveness as a legal advocate.