Tyler P. Espy

• Counsel to a global leader in machine learning and agentic AI systems, advising on patent strategy and prosecution for inventions related to multi-agent orchestration, AI-powered search and retrieval systems, natural language processing, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), knowledge management platforms, and cloud-based data processing systems.
• Counsel to a multinational health care technology company, advising on patent strategy and prosecution for inventions related to machine learning, financial technologies, automation, and data analytics used to address complex health care challenges.
• Counsel to fintech startups, advising on patent strategy and prosecution for inventions related to data and network security, transaction processing, digital wallets, and agentic commerce platforms used to address complex network challenges.
• Counsel to a multinational mass media and entertainment company, advising on portfolio monetization and patent strategy for innovations in digital content delivery, streaming technologies, and software platforms.
• Counsel to a global leader in semiconductor design and fabrication, drafting and prosecuting international patent applications directed to advanced semiconductor technologies and device architectures.
• Counsel to a global leader in space, radar, and electronic systems, harvesting inventions and prosecuting patent applications covering a broad range of electronic and defense-related technologies.
• Counsel to a multinational bicycle component manufacturer, advising on portfolio strategy while harvesting, drafting, and prosecuting patent applications directed to performance cycling and mechanical technologies.
• Counsel to a global leader in connected supply chain solutions, advising on portfolio strategy and patent prosecution for inventions related to warehouse automation, robotic and autonomous material-handling systems, asset monitoring and tracking technologies, supply chain analytics, and reusable transport platforms.

Tyler Espy counsels clients on procuring, protecting, and enforcing intellectual property rights. His practice includes patent preparation and prosecution, portfolio development, and contested proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Tyler focuses on subject matter eligibility in particular, helping clients navigate complex 35 U.S.C. §101 issues both before and after filing.

Tyler works with companies ranging from emerging startups to global technology leaders to align patent strategies with business objectives. He also has experience guiding clients through invention harvesting, drafting, and prosecution of domestic and international applications, as well as advising on monetization strategies for complex portfolios.

Tyler’s technical foundation as a former software developer positions him to serve clients in industries that rely on cutting-edge technologies, including agentic AI and other machine learning technologies, cybersecurity, telecommunications, semiconductors, fintech, health-tech software, radar and space systems, and digital media.

Tyler was recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch^® in 2026 and 2027 for Patent Law.

Bar Admissions

• Georgia
• U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Education

• Emory University (J.D., 2019)
• Auburn University (B.S., 2016)