“Adler Pollock & Sheehan's expertise and talent are extraordinary. They are always prepared, have a strategy worked out, know the facts and the law, and make the rest of the team better by their leadership.”
Dennis DiPrete
Daniel Holmander is a registered U.S. patent attorney, shareholder, and Co-Chair of the Intellectual Property Group at Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. With more than 20 years of experience, Dan helps inventors, startups, universities, and established companies protect and commercialize innovations across consumer products, medical devices, advanced materials, and clean technology. He founded and leads the firm’s patent practice and has overseen the preparation and prosecution of hundreds of patent and trademark applications.
Product development expert leading a team that has taken dozens of products from idea to viral sensation, retail shelves, and six-figure launch days. Specializes in end-to-end product development from design and prototyping to manufacturing, branding, and go-to-market strategy.
Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C., commonly known as AP&S, is a full-service New England law firm with a comprehensive intellectual property practice serving individual inventors, startups, research institutions, and established businesses. Led in part by Daniel J. Holmander, the firm’s IP team helps clients secure, manage, commercialize, and enforce patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets in alignment with their broader business goals.
Dan founded and leads AP&S’s patent practice. His work spans technologies including consumer products, medical devices, robotics, software and artificial intelligence, advanced materials, packaging, clean technology, and energy systems. In addition to preparing and prosecuting U.S. and international patent applications, he advises clients on freedom-to-operate analyses, licensing, technology transfers, commercialization strategies, IP portfolio development, and proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. He also assists clients with trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and intellectual property disputes.
This combination of technical fluency, legal experience, and business-focused guidance makes Dan and the AP&S team particularly well suited to innovators who need more than a patent filing. They help clients understand how intellectual property fits into product development, fundraising, licensing, partnerships, and long-term company growth.
“Adler Pollock & Sheehan's expertise and talent are extraordinary. They are always prepared, have a strategy worked out, know the facts and the law, and make the rest of the team better by their leadership.”
Dennis DiPrete
“Adler Pollock & Sheehan provides excellent service, sound judgment and good advice.”
Charles Stamm
“Adler Pollock & Sheehan provides excellent and highly responsive service. They are readily available at short notice to address issues and concerns. Their understanding of context is exceptional and developed in a timely manner. Without question, they are one of the best firms I have worked with over the past 35 years.”
Jose-Marie Griffiths
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Transformed a rough 3D model into a patented spinning Easter egg decorator. Overcame complex geometry and electronics challenges to achieve mass production. Result: Over 55 million units sold, featured on CBS, Today Show, USA Today, and in Kardashian Easter celebrations.
Evolved a homemade prototype (dog leash stake + rope + golf ball) into a professional golf training device. Developed proprietary core technology ensuring the ball stays permanently attached during intense club impacts while maintaining authentic golf ball appearance.
Created for a mother whose children had severe food allergies, this insulated lunch bag with microwavable heat packs keeps food warm for 5 hours. Overcame complex manufacturing challenges by coordinating multiple suppliers for bags, heat packs, and assembly.