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Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Rachael Brown Rachael Brown's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience October 2003 - October 2005
Job Associate Product Line Manager EMPC/FW at Nike
Industry Sporting Goods
Experience
Nike April 2014 - Present
Nike April 2012 - April 2014
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. October 2005 - April 2012
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman October 2003 - October 2005
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Patents, Trademarks, Intellectual Property, Prosecution, Patentability, Trademark Infringement, Legal Research, Patent Portfolio..., IP, Prior Art Search, Patent Searching, Design Patents, Registered Designs, Patent Applications, Invention, Fit, Product Innovation, Footwear, Trend, Trend Analysis, Marketing, Shoes, Strategy, Sportswear
Education
Indiana University Bloomington
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Nike April 2014 - Present
Nike April 2012 - April 2014
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. October 2005 - April 2012
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman October 2003 - October 2005
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Patents, Trademarks, Intellectual Property, Prosecution, Patentability, Trademark Infringement, Legal Research, Patent Portfolio..., IP, Prior Art Search, Patent Searching, Design Patents, Registered Designs, Patent Applications, Invention, Fit, Product Innovation, Footwear, Trend, Trend Analysis, Marketing, Shoes, Strategy, Sportswear
Education
Indiana University Bloomington
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Caitlin Crabtree's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience October 2011 - August 2012
Job Ecommerce Operations Analyst at Fitbit
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Fitbit August 2015 - Present
Fitbit April 2014 - Present
Dorsey & Whitney LLP November 2013 - March 2014
Dergosits & Noah LLP August 2012 - October 2013
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman October 2011 - August 2012
Murabito, Hao & Barnes LLP August 2008 - October 2011
Sony Electronics June 2009 - August 2009
Murabito, Hao & Barnes LLP August 2008 - June 2009
Child Abuse Prevention Foundation (CAPF) August 2005 - December 2006
Skills
Legal Writing, Research, Patents, Event Planning, Editing, Microsoft Office, Intellectual Property, Fundraising, Management, Patent Prosecution, Legal Research, Prosecution, Patentability, Litigation, Legal Assistance
Education
San Jose State University 2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Public Relations/Image Management
Fitbit August 2015 - Present
Fitbit April 2014 - Present
Dorsey & Whitney LLP November 2013 - March 2014
Dergosits & Noah LLP August 2012 - October 2013
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman October 2011 - August 2012
Murabito, Hao & Barnes LLP August 2008 - October 2011
Sony Electronics June 2009 - August 2009
Murabito, Hao & Barnes LLP August 2008 - June 2009
Child Abuse Prevention Foundation (CAPF) August 2005 - December 2006
Skills
Legal Writing, Research, Patents, Event Planning, Editing, Microsoft Office, Intellectual Property, Fundraising, Management, Patent Prosecution, Legal Research, Prosecution, Patentability, Litigation, Legal Assistance
Education
San Jose State University 2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Public Relations/Image Management
Gregory Kavounas Gregory Kavounas's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience June 1992 - May 1994
Job Principal, Kavounas Patent Law Office, PLLC.
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Kavounas Patent Law Office, PLLC. December 2012 - Present
Various Positions August 1994 - December 2012
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman June 1992 - May 1994
Skills
Patents, Patent Prosecution, Patentability, Due Diligence, Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets, Licensing, Trademarks, Intellectual Asset..., Electronics, Client Counseling, Prosecution, Invention, Registered Patent..., Patent Portfolio..., Medical Devices, Semiconductors, Start-ups, Image Processing, Patent Applications, Copyright Law, Trademark Infringement, Optics, Technology Transfer, Software Patents, Software Licensing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Telecommunications, Intellectual Property..., Legal Opinions
Education
Seattle University 2011 — 2013
Leadership Executive MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles 1991 — 1994
J.D., Law, emphasis on Patent Law
University of Southern California 1986 — 1987
E.E.E., Electrical Engineering - Optical Materials
University of Southern California 1984 — 1985
M.S.E.E., Electrical Engineering - Laser Optics
Caltech 1981 — 1984
B.S.E.E., Electrical Engineering
Athens College High School 1969 — 1979
Kavounas Patent Law Office, PLLC. December 2012 - Present
Various Positions August 1994 - December 2012
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman June 1992 - May 1994
Skills
Patents, Patent Prosecution, Patentability, Due Diligence, Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets, Licensing, Trademarks, Intellectual Asset..., Electronics, Client Counseling, Prosecution, Invention, Registered Patent..., Patent Portfolio..., Medical Devices, Semiconductors, Start-ups, Image Processing, Patent Applications, Copyright Law, Trademark Infringement, Optics, Technology Transfer, Software Patents, Software Licensing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Telecommunications, Intellectual Property..., Legal Opinions
Education
Seattle University 2011 — 2013
Leadership Executive MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles 1991 — 1994
J.D., Law, emphasis on Patent Law
University of Southern California 1986 — 1987
E.E.E., Electrical Engineering - Optical Materials
University of Southern California 1984 — 1985
M.S.E.E., Electrical Engineering - Laser Optics
Caltech 1981 — 1984
B.S.E.E., Electrical Engineering
Athens College High School 1969 — 1979
Lola Rodriquez Lola Rodriquez's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience 1998 - 2000
Job Paralegal Intellectual Property
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Accuray Incorporated June 2012 - Present
Shay Glenn LLP October 2006 - June 2012
Net App 2005 - 2006
Thelen Reid Priest LLP 2000 - 2005
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 1998 - 2000
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Prosecution, Patents, Legal Assistance, Trademarks, Patentability, Legal Research, Non-disclosure..., Legal Documents, Patent Portfolio..., Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets, Legal Opinions, Notary Public, Patent Applications, Litigation, International Law, Client Counseling
Education
Gavilan College
Accuray Incorporated June 2012 - Present
Shay Glenn LLP October 2006 - June 2012
Net App 2005 - 2006
Thelen Reid Priest LLP 2000 - 2005
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 1998 - 2000
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Prosecution, Patents, Legal Assistance, Trademarks, Patentability, Legal Research, Non-disclosure..., Legal Documents, Patent Portfolio..., Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets, Legal Opinions, Notary Public, Patent Applications, Litigation, International Law, Client Counseling
Education
Gavilan College
S.H. Michael Kim S.H. Michael Kim's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience September 1999 - September 2001
Job I help license, enforce, and protect cutting edge cybersecurity technology owned by Finjan Holdings, Inc.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Finjan Holdings March 2015 - Present
Alston & Bird LLP September 2004 - March 2015
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP September 2001 - September 2004
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman September 1999 - September 2001
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office September 1992 - October 1996
Skills
Patents, Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Courts, Trademarks, Licensing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Client Counseling, Copyright Law, Corporate Law, Invention, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Patent Applications, Patentability, Prosecution, Trials
Education
American University 1996 — 1999
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Intellectual Property Law
Purdue University 1987 — 1992
Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Semiconductor
Finjan Holdings March 2015 - Present
Alston & Bird LLP September 2004 - March 2015
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP September 2001 - September 2004
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman September 1999 - September 2001
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office September 1992 - October 1996
Skills
Patents, Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Courts, Trademarks, Licensing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Client Counseling, Copyright Law, Corporate Law, Invention, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Patent Applications, Patentability, Prosecution, Trials
Education
American University 1996 — 1999
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Intellectual Property Law
Purdue University 1987 — 1992
Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Semiconductor
Shenise Ramdeen Shenise Ramdeen's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience June 1998 - June 2002
Job IP Legal Assistant
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Sprinkle IP Law Group February 2015 - Present
Independent Contractor July 2014 - February 2015
Yudell Isidore Ng Russell PLLC March 2004 - June 2014
Bracewell & Giuliani LLP November 2002 - February 2004
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman June 1998 - June 2002
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patents, Trademarks, Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Patentability, Docketing, Patent Litigation, Patent Applications, Software Patents, Copyright Law, Legal Research, Legal Assistance, Legal Writing, Trademark Infringement, Reexamination, Trade Secrets, Corporate Law, WIPO, Registered Patent..., Trademark & Copyright..., Legal Documents, Intellectual Property..., Document Review, DeltaView, Litigation Support, Lexis, Patent Searching, Efiling, US Patent
Education
Crockett High School
Austin Community College
Sprinkle IP Law Group February 2015 - Present
Independent Contractor July 2014 - February 2015
Yudell Isidore Ng Russell PLLC March 2004 - June 2014
Bracewell & Giuliani LLP November 2002 - February 2004
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman June 1998 - June 2002
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patents, Trademarks, Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Patentability, Docketing, Patent Litigation, Patent Applications, Software Patents, Copyright Law, Legal Research, Legal Assistance, Legal Writing, Trademark Infringement, Reexamination, Trade Secrets, Corporate Law, WIPO, Registered Patent..., Trademark & Copyright..., Legal Documents, Intellectual Property..., Document Review, DeltaView, Litigation Support, Lexis, Patent Searching, Efiling, US Patent
Education
Crockett High School
Austin Community College
Kyle St. James's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience September 2013 - June 2015
Job Associate at Rutan & Tucker, LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Rutan & Tucker, LLP June 2015 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman September 2013 - June 2015
Santa Clara Computer & High Tech Law Journal March 2012 - May 2013
eBay August 2012 - November 2012
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman June 2012 - August 2012
Aruba Networks December 2011 - April 2012
Lockheed Martin May 2010 - August 2010
Lockheed Martin May 2009 - August 2009
Lockheed Martin May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Patents, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Patent Applications, Legal Research, Copyright Law, Trademarks, Privacy Law, Litigation, Westlaw, Corporate Law, Microsoft Office
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (JD)
Pennsylvania State University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering
Rutan & Tucker, LLP June 2015 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman September 2013 - June 2015
Santa Clara Computer & High Tech Law Journal March 2012 - May 2013
eBay August 2012 - November 2012
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman June 2012 - August 2012
Aruba Networks December 2011 - April 2012
Lockheed Martin May 2010 - August 2010
Lockheed Martin May 2009 - August 2009
Lockheed Martin May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Patents, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Patent Applications, Legal Research, Copyright Law, Trademarks, Privacy Law, Litigation, Westlaw, Corporate Law, Microsoft Office
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (JD)
Pennsylvania State University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering
Krista Jacobsen Krista Jacobsen's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience 2007 - 2007
Job Attorney and Counselor at Law at Jacobsen IP Law
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Jacobsen IP Law February 2014 - Present
Headwater Partners July 2011 - February 2014
Covington & Burling October 2009 - July 2011
Self - Employed July 2004 - October 2009
Heller Ehrman May 2008 - July 2008
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2007 - 2007
Texas Instruments February 2002 - April 2004
Texas Instruments February 1998 - February 2002
Amati Communications August 1996 - January 1998
Vitel Communications, LLC 1991 - 1992
Skills
Patents, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Licensing, Telecommunications, Legal Writing, Semiconductors, IP, Trade Secrets, Trademarks, Systems Engineering, Copyright Law, Legal Research, Trials, Start-ups, DSL, Patentability, Strategy, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation Support, Appeals, Privacy Law, Joint Ventures, Prosecution, Registered Patent..., Software Patents, Unfair Competition, Patent Applications, Patent Portfolio..., Civil Litigation
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 2006 — 2009
J.D.
Stanford University 1993 — 1996
Ph.D.
Stanford University 1991 — 1993
MS
University of Denver 1986 — 1991
BS
Cherry Creek High School
Jacobsen IP Law February 2014 - Present
Headwater Partners July 2011 - February 2014
Covington & Burling October 2009 - July 2011
Self - Employed July 2004 - October 2009
Heller Ehrman May 2008 - July 2008
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2007 - 2007
Texas Instruments February 2002 - April 2004
Texas Instruments February 1998 - February 2002
Amati Communications August 1996 - January 1998
Vitel Communications, LLC 1991 - 1992
Skills
Patents, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Licensing, Telecommunications, Legal Writing, Semiconductors, IP, Trade Secrets, Trademarks, Systems Engineering, Copyright Law, Legal Research, Trials, Start-ups, DSL, Patentability, Strategy, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation Support, Appeals, Privacy Law, Joint Ventures, Prosecution, Registered Patent..., Software Patents, Unfair Competition, Patent Applications, Patent Portfolio..., Civil Litigation
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 2006 — 2009
J.D.
Stanford University 1993 — 1996
Ph.D.
Stanford University 1991 — 1993
MS
University of Denver 1986 — 1991
BS
Cherry Creek High School
Brett Boothroyd's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience September 2003 - June 2006
Job Accounting Technician
Industry Accounting
Experience
Humboldt State University August 2013 - Present
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck October 2006 - December 2011
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman September 2003 - June 2006
Hooper, Lundy & Bookman April 2000 - September 2003
Weiss & Yourman April 1999 - April 2000
Empire Comix & Cards February 1996 - April 1999
KHSU October 1995 - June 1998
Holly Yashi September 1989 - January 1996
Skills
Bookkeeping, Billing, Cash Receipts, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Billing Systems, Accounting system, Check Processing, Retail Management, Custom Reporting, Training & Development, Supervisory Skills, Month End Close, 10 Key, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Quicken, Payroll, Eye for Details, Detail Oriented, Organized self-starter, High Level Of..., Microsoft Word
Education
Humboldt State University 1990 — 1994
BA, English
Santa Monica College 2005 — 2007
Completed Courses, Accounting: CPA Prep
Humboldt State University August 2013 - Present
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck October 2006 - December 2011
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman September 2003 - June 2006
Hooper, Lundy & Bookman April 2000 - September 2003
Weiss & Yourman April 1999 - April 2000
Empire Comix & Cards February 1996 - April 1999
KHSU October 1995 - June 1998
Holly Yashi September 1989 - January 1996
Skills
Bookkeeping, Billing, Cash Receipts, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Billing Systems, Accounting system, Check Processing, Retail Management, Custom Reporting, Training & Development, Supervisory Skills, Month End Close, 10 Key, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Quicken, Payroll, Eye for Details, Detail Oriented, Organized self-starter, High Level Of..., Microsoft Word
Education
Humboldt State University 1990 — 1994
BA, English
Santa Monica College 2005 — 2007
Completed Courses, Accounting: CPA Prep
Christina Formosa's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience March 2012 - February 2015
Job Paralegal at Intuitive Surgical
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Intuitive Surgical March 2015 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman March 2012 - February 2015
Royse Law Firm 2011 - 2012
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Litigation, PowerPoint, Litigation Support, Intellectual Property, Corporate Law, Lexis, Research, Legal Assistance, Microsoft Word, Document Review, Customer Service, Data Entry, Document Drafting, Microsoft Office, Docketing, Patent Applications, Databases, Foreign Filing
Education
San Jose State University 2004 — 2008
B.A. and B.S., Justice Studies and Sociology
Intuitive Surgical March 2015 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman March 2012 - February 2015
Royse Law Firm 2011 - 2012
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Litigation, PowerPoint, Litigation Support, Intellectual Property, Corporate Law, Lexis, Research, Legal Assistance, Microsoft Word, Document Review, Customer Service, Data Entry, Document Drafting, Microsoft Office, Docketing, Patent Applications, Databases, Foreign Filing
Education
San Jose State University 2004 — 2008
B.A. and B.S., Justice Studies and Sociology
Richelle Johnson Richelle Johnson's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience March 2002 - January 2003
Job Warehouse Supervisor at Michaels Management Services
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
American Management Services July 2006 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman March 2002 - January 2003
Spike Technologies March 2000 - February 2002
Skills
Payroll, Customer Service, Management, Human Resources, Outlook, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Website Updating, Events, Event Planning, Event Management, Employee Benefits, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Executive Level..., Contract Negotiation, SAP, Account Management, Social Media, Sales
Education
Ohlone College
American Management Services July 2006 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman March 2002 - January 2003
Spike Technologies March 2000 - February 2002
Skills
Payroll, Customer Service, Management, Human Resources, Outlook, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Website Updating, Events, Event Planning, Event Management, Employee Benefits, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Executive Level..., Contract Negotiation, SAP, Account Management, Social Media, Sales
Education
Ohlone College
Nick Arce, MLIS, CHI, CMI's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience November 2004 - October 2007
Job Director of Customer, Interpreter, PBX, and Volunteer Services at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center November 2012 - Present
University of Denver July 2009 - Present
California State University, Fullerton July 2008 - Present
PALS for Health February 2007 - Present
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center January 2011 - November 2012
California Healthcare Interpreting Association January 2007 - December 2011
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center February 2005 - January 2011
City of Downey Public Library January 2006 - October 2008
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman November 2004 - October 2007
J. Paul Getty Museum June 2003 - September 2003
Skills
Spanish, Translation, Linguistics, Interpreting, Editing, Intercultural..., Teaching, Research, Patient Experience, Healthcare, Proofreading, Newsletters, English, Localization, Community Outreach, Customer Service, Medicine, Multilingual, Management, Microsoft Office, Public Health, Leadership, Program Evaluation, Hospitals, Volunteer Management, Web 2.0 Technologies, Art History, Web 2.0, Communication, Customer Service..., MS Office Suite, HTML/XML, Public Libraries, Patient and Family..., Cross-cultural..., Cultural Diversity, Diversity Training, Call Centers, PBX, Higher Education, Medical Translation, Public Speaking, Foreign Languages, Training, Language Services, Program Development, Lean Management, Diversity & Inclusion
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2008 — 2012
MA, Spanish Linguistics and Literature
California State University-Chico 2009 — 2009
Localization Certification, Localization
San Jose State University 2005 — 2008
Master's, Information Science
Southern California School of Interpretion 2005 — 2006
Certificate of Completion, Court Interpreting
California State Univeristy, Long Beach 2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Art, Translation; Interpretation Studies & Spanish language
Universidad Complutense de Madrid 2002 — 2003
Study Abroad, Spanish Linguistics, Literature, and Art History
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center November 2012 - Present
University of Denver July 2009 - Present
California State University, Fullerton July 2008 - Present
PALS for Health February 2007 - Present
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center January 2011 - November 2012
California Healthcare Interpreting Association January 2007 - December 2011
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center February 2005 - January 2011
City of Downey Public Library January 2006 - October 2008
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman November 2004 - October 2007
J. Paul Getty Museum June 2003 - September 2003
Skills
Spanish, Translation, Linguistics, Interpreting, Editing, Intercultural..., Teaching, Research, Patient Experience, Healthcare, Proofreading, Newsletters, English, Localization, Community Outreach, Customer Service, Medicine, Multilingual, Management, Microsoft Office, Public Health, Leadership, Program Evaluation, Hospitals, Volunteer Management, Web 2.0 Technologies, Art History, Web 2.0, Communication, Customer Service..., MS Office Suite, HTML/XML, Public Libraries, Patient and Family..., Cross-cultural..., Cultural Diversity, Diversity Training, Call Centers, PBX, Higher Education, Medical Translation, Public Speaking, Foreign Languages, Training, Language Services, Program Development, Lean Management, Diversity & Inclusion
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2008 — 2012
MA, Spanish Linguistics and Literature
California State University-Chico 2009 — 2009
Localization Certification, Localization
San Jose State University 2005 — 2008
Master's, Information Science
Southern California School of Interpretion 2005 — 2006
Certificate of Completion, Court Interpreting
California State Univeristy, Long Beach 2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Art, Translation; Interpretation Studies & Spanish language
Universidad Complutense de Madrid 2002 — 2003
Study Abroad, Spanish Linguistics, Literature, and Art History
Elizabeth Blakey Elizabeth Blakey's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience 1988 - 1989
Job Writer, educator, journalist, storyteller, lawyer, First Amendment scholar tweeting @ProfessorStory. I deliver content.
Industry Higher Education
Experience
California State University, Northridge August 2012 - Present
Notre Dame Law School August 2003 - May 2005
South Bend Tribune December 2002 - June 2003
E-Commerce Times 2000 - 2002
National Institute For Trial Advocacy 1998 - 2000
Law Offices of Elizabeth E. Blakey 1997 - 1998
Hecker & Harriman 1990 - 1997
Cooper Epstein & Hurewitz 1989 - 1990
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 1988 - 1989
Education
University of Notre Dame 2005 — 2011
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Sociology
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University 1985 — 1988
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Entertainment Law, Media Law
Northridge
California State University, Northridge August 2012 - Present
Notre Dame Law School August 2003 - May 2005
South Bend Tribune December 2002 - June 2003
E-Commerce Times 2000 - 2002
National Institute For Trial Advocacy 1998 - 2000
Law Offices of Elizabeth E. Blakey 1997 - 1998
Hecker & Harriman 1990 - 1997
Cooper Epstein & Hurewitz 1989 - 1990
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 1988 - 1989
Education
University of Notre Dame 2005 — 2011
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Sociology
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University 1985 — 1988
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Entertainment Law, Media Law
Northridge
Roehl Villarin Roehl Villarin's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience October 2008 - March 2015
Job Purchasing Operations Agent
Industry Logistics and Supply Chain
Experience
TVU Networks April 2015 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman October 2008 - March 2015
Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Legal Writing, Intellectual Property, Data Entry, Legal Assistance, Licensing, Administrative..., Outlook, Office Management, Patent Prosecution, Research, Patents, Trademarks, Contract Negotiation, Litigation Support, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Administrative..., Leadership, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word
Education
San Jose State University 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration/Management, General
Evergreen Valley College 2003 — 2008
Associate of Science, Business Management
TVU Networks April 2015 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman October 2008 - March 2015
Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Legal Writing, Intellectual Property, Data Entry, Legal Assistance, Licensing, Administrative..., Outlook, Office Management, Patent Prosecution, Research, Patents, Trademarks, Contract Negotiation, Litigation Support, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Administrative..., Leadership, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word
Education
San Jose State University 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration/Management, General
Evergreen Valley College 2003 — 2008
Associate of Science, Business Management
Theresa Joenks Theresa Joenks's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience May 2005 - February 2009
Job Real Estate Administrator
Industry Real Estate
Experience
BOYENGA TEAM - Intero Real Estate May 2014 - Present
Intero Real Estate May 2011 - April 2014
Lunder Real Estate Services March 2010 - May 2011
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman May 2005 - February 2009
Space Systems Loral February 1991 - April 2003
Skills
Lease Administration, Customer Service, Outlook, Corporate Real Estate, Leases, Microsoft Office, File Management, Customer Support, REO, Real Estate, Foreclosures, Listings, Contract Negotiation
Education
Mission College
BOYENGA TEAM - Intero Real Estate May 2014 - Present
Intero Real Estate May 2011 - April 2014
Lunder Real Estate Services March 2010 - May 2011
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman May 2005 - February 2009
Space Systems Loral February 1991 - April 2003
Skills
Lease Administration, Customer Service, Outlook, Corporate Real Estate, Leases, Microsoft Office, File Management, Customer Support, REO, Real Estate, Foreclosures, Listings, Contract Negotiation
Education
Mission College
Philip Pedigo Philip Pedigo's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience 2001 - 2005
Job Patent Attorney at Intel
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Intel Corporation September 2012 - Present
Intel Corporation June 2006 - September 2012
Intel Corporation May 2005 - June 2006
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2001 - 2005
Limbach & Limbach LLP May 2000 - October 2000
Skills
Patent Portfolio..., Patent Analysis, Patent Strategy, Patent Drafting, Patents, Intellectual Property, Prosecution, Patent Prosecution, Patentability, Licensing, Due Diligence, Mergers & Acquisitions, Copyright Law, Intellectual Property..., Legal Advice, Patent Applications, Invention, Wireless, Joint Ventures
Education
University of California, Hastings College of the Law 1998 — 2001
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
San Jose State University 1994 — 1998
BSEE
Intel Corporation September 2012 - Present
Intel Corporation June 2006 - September 2012
Intel Corporation May 2005 - June 2006
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2001 - 2005
Limbach & Limbach LLP May 2000 - October 2000
Skills
Patent Portfolio..., Patent Analysis, Patent Strategy, Patent Drafting, Patents, Intellectual Property, Prosecution, Patent Prosecution, Patentability, Licensing, Due Diligence, Mergers & Acquisitions, Copyright Law, Intellectual Property..., Legal Advice, Patent Applications, Invention, Wireless, Joint Ventures
Education
University of California, Hastings College of the Law 1998 — 2001
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
San Jose State University 1994 — 1998
BSEE
Hayley Paul Hayley Paul's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience April 2010 - August 2010
Job Marketing Manager at Veritas Prep
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Veritas Prep August 2015 - Present
Loyola Marymount University August 2012 - June 2015
Samantha Sackler Productions August 2014 - December 2014
Infinity Marketing Team, Inc. August 2014 - December 2014
Law Offices of Jeffrey W. Steinberger July 2013 - December 2013
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman April 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Management, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Research, Project Management, Leadership, Event Planning, Public Relations
Education
Loyola Marymount University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science, Senior
Archbishop Mitty High School 2007 — 2011
Veritas Prep August 2015 - Present
Loyola Marymount University August 2012 - June 2015
Samantha Sackler Productions August 2014 - December 2014
Infinity Marketing Team, Inc. August 2014 - December 2014
Law Offices of Jeffrey W. Steinberger July 2013 - December 2013
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman April 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Management, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Research, Project Management, Leadership, Event Planning, Public Relations
Education
Loyola Marymount University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science, Senior
Archbishop Mitty High School 2007 — 2011
William (Bill) Kidd William (Bill) Kidd's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience 1998 - 2003
Job Garlick & Markison
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Garlick & Markison, LLP 2003 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 1998 - 2003
SEMATECH, INC 1990 - 1994
Skills
Patent Attorney
Education
University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law 1982 — 1985
Doctor of Law (JD)
University of Arizona 1979 — 1982
M.B.A.
New Mexico State University 1975 — 1978
B.S. Electrical Engineering
Garlick & Markison, LLP 2003 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 1998 - 2003
SEMATECH, INC 1990 - 1994
Skills
Patent Attorney
Education
University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law 1982 — 1985
Doctor of Law (JD)
University of Arizona 1979 — 1982
M.B.A.
New Mexico State University 1975 — 1978
B.S. Electrical Engineering
Heather Walters, Esq.'s Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience 1999 - 2001
Job Corporate Counsel/Compliance Consultant
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Law Office of Heather S. Walters December 2013 - Present
Self Employed March 2012 - December 2013
Public Counsel June 2011 - February 2012
Children's Rights Clinic at Southwestern Law School August 2010 - July 2011
Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office January 2011 - May 2011
Southwestern Law School March 2009 - December 2009
Christie, Parker & Hale, LLP 2007 - 2008
Zieba Builders, Inc. 2003 - 2007
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 1999 - 2001
Vandre Electric & Refrigeration 1995 - 1999
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Public Speaking, Mediation, Negotiation, Litigation, Child Advocacy, Leadership, Juvenile Law, Corporate Law, Business Litigation, Appeals, Hearings, Document Review, Education Law, Lexis, Westlaw, Enforcement Of Judgments, Regulatory Compliance, Employment-based..., Quality Management, Consulting, Operations Management, Public Policy, Research, Team Building, Business Coaching, Team Leadership, LexisNexis, Project Management, Courts
Education
Southwestern University School of Law
Juris Doctor
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Golden West College
Associate of Arts (AA)
Law Office of Heather S. Walters December 2013 - Present
Self Employed March 2012 - December 2013
Public Counsel June 2011 - February 2012
Children's Rights Clinic at Southwestern Law School August 2010 - July 2011
Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office January 2011 - May 2011
Southwestern Law School March 2009 - December 2009
Christie, Parker & Hale, LLP 2007 - 2008
Zieba Builders, Inc. 2003 - 2007
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 1999 - 2001
Vandre Electric & Refrigeration 1995 - 1999
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Public Speaking, Mediation, Negotiation, Litigation, Child Advocacy, Leadership, Juvenile Law, Corporate Law, Business Litigation, Appeals, Hearings, Document Review, Education Law, Lexis, Westlaw, Enforcement Of Judgments, Regulatory Compliance, Employment-based..., Quality Management, Consulting, Operations Management, Public Policy, Research, Team Building, Business Coaching, Team Leadership, LexisNexis, Project Management, Courts
Education
Southwestern University School of Law
Juris Doctor
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Golden West College
Associate of Arts (AA)
Maureen Pettibone Ryan Maureen Pettibone Ryan's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience 2001 - 2006
Job Attorney at Mezzetti Law Firm Inc.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Mezzetti Law Firm Inc. June 2015 - Present
Shea Law Offices December 2014 - June 2015
Dhillon Law Group Inc./Dhillon & Smith January 2014 - December 2014
Glazner & Ryan August 2011 - December 2013
Montage Legal Group November 2011 - November 2013
Quinn Emanuel October 2008 - August 2011
United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit September 2007 - September 2008
Alaska Supreme Court August 2006 - August 2007
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2001 - 2006
US Army May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Trade Dress, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Trade Secrets, Trademarks, Torts, Class Actions, Employment Law, Intellectual Property, Commercial Litigation, Civil Rights, Trials, Courts, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Patents
Education
University of Michigan Law School 2004 — 2006
J.D., Law
Santa Clara University School of Law 2003 — 2004
First Year, Law School
Santa Clara University 2001 — 2003
B.S., Biology
United States Air Force Academy 1998 — 2000
Freshman and Sophomore Years, Biology and Engineering
Lynbrook High School 1994 — 1998
Diploma
Mezzetti Law Firm Inc. June 2015 - Present
Shea Law Offices December 2014 - June 2015
Dhillon Law Group Inc./Dhillon & Smith January 2014 - December 2014
Glazner & Ryan August 2011 - December 2013
Montage Legal Group November 2011 - November 2013
Quinn Emanuel October 2008 - August 2011
United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit September 2007 - September 2008
Alaska Supreme Court August 2006 - August 2007
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2001 - 2006
US Army May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Trade Dress, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Trade Secrets, Trademarks, Torts, Class Actions, Employment Law, Intellectual Property, Commercial Litigation, Civil Rights, Trials, Courts, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Patents
Education
University of Michigan Law School 2004 — 2006
J.D., Law
Santa Clara University School of Law 2003 — 2004
First Year, Law School
Santa Clara University 2001 — 2003
B.S., Biology
United States Air Force Academy 1998 — 2000
Freshman and Sophomore Years, Biology and Engineering
Lynbrook High School 1994 — 1998
Diploma
Maria Eivers-Medley Maria Eivers-Medley's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience January 2010 - November 2013
Job Foreign FIling Specialist at Morrison & Foerster LLP
Industry Medical Practice
Experience
Morrison & Foerster LLP December 2013 - Present
The Sea Dogs August 2014 - Present
Production Medics MATM December 2010 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman January 2010 - November 2013
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman September 2011 - January 2012
Hickman Palermo Truong & Becker LLP March 2005 - November 2010
Skills
Organizing, Priority Setting, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Patents, Legal Writing, Legal Assistance, Legal Documents, Document Review, Research, Document Drafting, EMT, Foundation IP, Microsoft Suites, PCT Safe, PCT EFS-Web, EPAS, Communication, Troubleshooting, High Pressure Situations, Managing Deadlines, Communication Skills, Customer Service, HIPAA, National Phase Patent..., Event Management, Office Administration, Paralegals, Patent Litigation, Trademarks, Filing, Outlook, Licensing, Prosecution, Data Entry, Administrative..., First Responder, Copyright Law, Loislaw, SAEGIS
Education
College of Marin 2011 — 2011
EMT Certificate, Emergency Medical Technician
West Valley College 2005 — 2010
Associates Degree, Paralegal
West Valley College 2005 — 2010
Paralegal Certificate, Paralegal
Morrison & Foerster LLP December 2013 - Present
The Sea Dogs August 2014 - Present
Production Medics MATM December 2010 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman January 2010 - November 2013
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman September 2011 - January 2012
Hickman Palermo Truong & Becker LLP March 2005 - November 2010
Skills
Organizing, Priority Setting, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Patents, Legal Writing, Legal Assistance, Legal Documents, Document Review, Research, Document Drafting, EMT, Foundation IP, Microsoft Suites, PCT Safe, PCT EFS-Web, EPAS, Communication, Troubleshooting, High Pressure Situations, Managing Deadlines, Communication Skills, Customer Service, HIPAA, National Phase Patent..., Event Management, Office Administration, Paralegals, Patent Litigation, Trademarks, Filing, Outlook, Licensing, Prosecution, Data Entry, Administrative..., First Responder, Copyright Law, Loislaw, SAEGIS
Education
College of Marin 2011 — 2011
EMT Certificate, Emergency Medical Technician
West Valley College 2005 — 2010
Associates Degree, Paralegal
West Valley College 2005 — 2010
Paralegal Certificate, Paralegal
Han Chew Han Chew's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience 2007 - 2009
Job Senior Product Manager (Network Growth Strategy)
Industry Internet
Experience
Zynga November 2014 - Present
Amazon (AWS) July 2013 - Present
Intel Corporation May 2012 - August 2012
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems 2012 - 2012
Intel Corp - Litigation, Licensing, and Patent Group November 2007 - 2011
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2007 - 2009
Agilent Technologies 2004 - 2007
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Patents, Business Strategy, Patent Prosecution, Research, Qualitative Research, Mergers & Acquisitions, Competitive Analysis, Patent Litigation, Circuit Design, Legal Research, European Law, Intellectual Property, Strategy, Multinational, Language Development, Patent Drafting, Language Skills, International Business, Genetic Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Contract Negotiation, SQL, Data Analysis, Cloud Computing, Product Management
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business 2011 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
National University of Singapore
Ph. D., Computer Engineering
Zynga November 2014 - Present
Amazon (AWS) July 2013 - Present
Intel Corporation May 2012 - August 2012
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems 2012 - 2012
Intel Corp - Litigation, Licensing, and Patent Group November 2007 - 2011
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2007 - 2009
Agilent Technologies 2004 - 2007
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Patents, Business Strategy, Patent Prosecution, Research, Qualitative Research, Mergers & Acquisitions, Competitive Analysis, Patent Litigation, Circuit Design, Legal Research, European Law, Intellectual Property, Strategy, Multinational, Language Development, Patent Drafting, Language Skills, International Business, Genetic Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Contract Negotiation, SQL, Data Analysis, Cloud Computing, Product Management
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business 2011 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
National University of Singapore
Ph. D., Computer Engineering
Dan Hutchins Dan Hutchins's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience May 2013 - Present
Job Summer Associate at Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman
Industry Semiconductors
Experience
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman May 2013 - Present
US District Court for the Northern District of California August 2014 - December 2014
KitoTech Medical June 2012 - September 2012
Jen Research Group December 2008 - June 2012
Harbor Consulting Engineers, Inc. June 2005 - October 2008
Skills
Semiconductors, Physics, Nanotechnology, Chemistry, Organic Electronics, Materials Science, Patent Prosecution, Optics, Intellectual Property
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (JD), Intellectual Property Law
University of Washington 2011 — 2012
MS, Materials Science and Engineering
University of Washington 2007 — 2011
BS, Materials Science and Engineering
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman May 2013 - Present
US District Court for the Northern District of California August 2014 - December 2014
KitoTech Medical June 2012 - September 2012
Jen Research Group December 2008 - June 2012
Harbor Consulting Engineers, Inc. June 2005 - October 2008
Skills
Semiconductors, Physics, Nanotechnology, Chemistry, Organic Electronics, Materials Science, Patent Prosecution, Optics, Intellectual Property
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (JD), Intellectual Property Law
University of Washington 2011 — 2012
MS, Materials Science and Engineering
University of Washington 2007 — 2011
BS, Materials Science and Engineering
Kenton R. Mullins Kenton R. Mullins's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience September 1992 - December 1993
Job Of Counsel at Toler Law Group
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Toler Law Group February 2014 - Present
Stout, Uxa, Buyan & Mullins, LLP February 1995 - January 2014
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman September 1992 - December 1993
Weil Gotshal and Manges January 1992 - September 1992
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner January 1991 - January 1992
US PATENT OFFICE December 1989 - January 1991
Halliburton April 1989 - September 1989
Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets, Contract Negotiation, Start-ups, Patent Prosecution, Mergers & Acquisitions, Patentability, Patent Litigation, Trademark Infringement, Medical Devices, Product Development, Due Diligence, Client Counseling, Registered Patent..., Licensing, Trademarks, Prosecution, Copyright Law, Venture Capital, Patent Applications, Technology Transfer, Litigation, Commercialization, Commercial Litigation, Arbitration, Corporate Governance, Legal Writing, Appeals, Legal Advice, Mediation, Legal Research, Dispute Resolution, Software Patents
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 1992 — 1994
JD, Patent Law, (#3 rank www.USNews.com)
University of Houston 1985 — 1989
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
Toler Law Group February 2014 - Present
Stout, Uxa, Buyan & Mullins, LLP February 1995 - January 2014
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman September 1992 - December 1993
Weil Gotshal and Manges January 1992 - September 1992
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner January 1991 - January 1992
US PATENT OFFICE December 1989 - January 1991
Halliburton April 1989 - September 1989
Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets, Contract Negotiation, Start-ups, Patent Prosecution, Mergers & Acquisitions, Patentability, Patent Litigation, Trademark Infringement, Medical Devices, Product Development, Due Diligence, Client Counseling, Registered Patent..., Licensing, Trademarks, Prosecution, Copyright Law, Venture Capital, Patent Applications, Technology Transfer, Litigation, Commercialization, Commercial Litigation, Arbitration, Corporate Governance, Legal Writing, Appeals, Legal Advice, Mediation, Legal Research, Dispute Resolution, Software Patents
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 1992 — 1994
JD, Patent Law, (#3 rank www.USNews.com)
University of Houston 1985 — 1989
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
Kevin Grange Kevin Grange's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience May 2003 - April 2011
Job Partner at Lowenstein Sandler LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Lowenstein Sandler LLP April 2011 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman May 2003 - April 2011
Finnegan Henderson May 2004 - August 2004
DOD 2001 - 2001
Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Patent preparation, Patent Prosecution, Patentability, Patent Drafting, Patent Portfolio..., Intellectual Property..., Litigation Support, Due Diligence, Start-ups, Patent Strategy, Patent Analysis, Licensing, Licensing Agreements, Trademark Prosecution, Legal Research, Trade Secrets, Technology Transfer, Legal Writing, Semiconductors, Internet Law, Software Licensing, Invention, Patent Applications, Patent Litigation, Copyright Law, Registered Patent..., Client Counseling, Software Patents, Patent Portfolio..., Legal Opinions, Trademarks, Cyberlaw
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 2002 — 2005
JD, High Tech Law Certificate Recipient
Utah State University 1998 — 2001
BS, Electrical Engineering
Lowenstein Sandler LLP April 2011 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman May 2003 - April 2011
Finnegan Henderson May 2004 - August 2004
DOD 2001 - 2001
Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Patent preparation, Patent Prosecution, Patentability, Patent Drafting, Patent Portfolio..., Intellectual Property..., Litigation Support, Due Diligence, Start-ups, Patent Strategy, Patent Analysis, Licensing, Licensing Agreements, Trademark Prosecution, Legal Research, Trade Secrets, Technology Transfer, Legal Writing, Semiconductors, Internet Law, Software Licensing, Invention, Patent Applications, Patent Litigation, Copyright Law, Registered Patent..., Client Counseling, Software Patents, Patent Portfolio..., Legal Opinions, Trademarks, Cyberlaw
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 2002 — 2005
JD, High Tech Law Certificate Recipient
Utah State University 1998 — 2001
BS, Electrical Engineering
William Daley's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience August 1999 - March 2003
Job Patent Attorney
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton, LLP January 2011 - Present
Townsend and Townsend and Crew LLP May 2005 - December 2010
Merchant & Gould P.C. March 2003 - July 2004
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman August 1999 - March 2003
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Patents, Trademarks, Patent Litigation, Civil Litigation, Licensing, Trade Secrets, Appeals, Patentability, Prosecution, Copyright Law, Client Counseling, Trademark Infringement, Software Patents
Education
University of Denver - Sturm College of Law 1998 — 2002
JD
Point Park University 1992 — 1996
BS, Computer Science
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton, LLP January 2011 - Present
Townsend and Townsend and Crew LLP May 2005 - December 2010
Merchant & Gould P.C. March 2003 - July 2004
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman August 1999 - March 2003
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Patents, Trademarks, Patent Litigation, Civil Litigation, Licensing, Trade Secrets, Appeals, Patentability, Prosecution, Copyright Law, Client Counseling, Trademark Infringement, Software Patents
Education
University of Denver - Sturm College of Law 1998 — 2002
JD
Point Park University 1992 — 1996
BS, Computer Science
Kelly Estes Kelly Estes's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience June 2006 - December 2009
Job Community Relations, Project Management, Human Resources, Government Administration Professional
Industry Government Administration
Experience
County of Santa Clara July 2014 - Present
Santa Clara County Veterans Proactive Assistance Task Force (Volunteer) June 2009 - November 2013
Santa Clara County Human Relations Commission January 2009 - June 2013
The Cost of Courage December 2008 - June 2012
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman June 2006 - December 2009
Santa Clara County Youth Task Force (Volunteer) August 2006 - June 2008
Skills
Legal Research, Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Litigation, Westlaw, Patents, Trademarks, Legal Assistance, Lexis, Corporate Law, Copyright Law, Civil Litigation, Licensing, Courts, Litigation Support, Legal Issues
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2014 — 2017
Master's Degree, Public Administration
Santa Clara University - Leavey School of Business 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science in Commerce Management, Business Management, English
Archbishop Mitty High School 2004 — 2008
High School Diploma
County of Santa Clara July 2014 - Present
Santa Clara County Veterans Proactive Assistance Task Force (Volunteer) June 2009 - November 2013
Santa Clara County Human Relations Commission January 2009 - June 2013
The Cost of Courage December 2008 - June 2012
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman June 2006 - December 2009
Santa Clara County Youth Task Force (Volunteer) August 2006 - June 2008
Skills
Legal Research, Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Litigation, Westlaw, Patents, Trademarks, Legal Assistance, Lexis, Corporate Law, Copyright Law, Civil Litigation, Licensing, Courts, Litigation Support, Legal Issues
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2014 — 2017
Master's Degree, Public Administration
Santa Clara University - Leavey School of Business 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science in Commerce Management, Business Management, English
Archbishop Mitty High School 2004 — 2008
High School Diploma
Alisha Dua's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience June 2011 - August 2011
Job Research Assistant at Huang Lab, Department of Biology, Georgetown University
Industry Research
Experience
Academic Resource Center August 2014 - December 2014
Georgetown University Alumni Board of Governors July 2013 - May 2014
Kromer Lab, Department of Neuroscience, Georgetown University Medical School September 2013 - December 2013
Baskin Robbins July 2012 - August 2013
The 2012 Project May 2012 - July 2012
California Youth Advocacy Network Day September 2010 - March 2012
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman June 2011 - August 2011
Office of Assembly Member Joe Coto June 2010 - July 2010
Skills
Public Speaking, Research, Leadership, Community Engagement, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Community Outreach, Data Analysis, Legislative Research, Microsoft Excel, Technical Writing, iMovie, Garageband
Education
Georgetown University 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Neurobiology & Government, Pre-Med, GPA: 3.93 (as of Fall 2014)
Archbishop Mitty High School 2008 — 2012
GPA: 4.5/4.0
Academic Resource Center August 2014 - December 2014
Georgetown University Alumni Board of Governors July 2013 - May 2014
Kromer Lab, Department of Neuroscience, Georgetown University Medical School September 2013 - December 2013
Baskin Robbins July 2012 - August 2013
The 2012 Project May 2012 - July 2012
California Youth Advocacy Network Day September 2010 - March 2012
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman June 2011 - August 2011
Office of Assembly Member Joe Coto June 2010 - July 2010
Skills
Public Speaking, Research, Leadership, Community Engagement, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Community Outreach, Data Analysis, Legislative Research, Microsoft Excel, Technical Writing, iMovie, Garageband
Education
Georgetown University 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Neurobiology & Government, Pre-Med, GPA: 3.93 (as of Fall 2014)
Archbishop Mitty High School 2008 — 2012
GPA: 4.5/4.0
Emily Chau's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience September 2013 - April 2015
Job Juris Doctor Candidate at American University Washington College of Law
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Nicholson De Vos Webster & Elliott LLP April 2015 - August 2015
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman September 2013 - April 2015
Boston University School of Law January 2012 - May 2013
DYP Advisors June 2012 - August 2012
Santa Clara University May 2012 - August 2012
Boston University Graduate School of Management December 2011 - May 2012
Skills
Editing, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Legal Research, FoundationIP, Aderant, GIS, ESRI, Administrative Support, Telephone Reception, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe ImageReady, Final Cut Pro, Audacity, FileMaker, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Research, Microsoft Word
Education
Boston University 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political science
Presentation High School 2006 — 2010
Nicholson De Vos Webster & Elliott LLP April 2015 - August 2015
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman September 2013 - April 2015
Boston University School of Law January 2012 - May 2013
DYP Advisors June 2012 - August 2012
Santa Clara University May 2012 - August 2012
Boston University Graduate School of Management December 2011 - May 2012
Skills
Editing, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Legal Research, FoundationIP, Aderant, GIS, ESRI, Administrative Support, Telephone Reception, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe ImageReady, Final Cut Pro, Audacity, FileMaker, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Research, Microsoft Word
Education
Boston University 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political science
Presentation High School 2006 — 2010
Stacie Sundquist Stacie Sundquist's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience 2004 - Present
Job Partner at Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2004 - Present
Law Offices of Yanny & Smith 2003 - 2004
Law Offices of Alter and Weiss 2001 - 2003
University of Minnesota - Department of Surgery 1998 - 2000
Skills
Trademarks, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Prosecution, Biotechnology, Licensing, Patent Litigation, Patents, Litigation, Patentability, Legal Research, Trade Secrets
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2000 — 2003
JD, Law
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
B.S., Genetics and Cellular Biology
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2004 - Present
Law Offices of Yanny & Smith 2003 - 2004
Law Offices of Alter and Weiss 2001 - 2003
University of Minnesota - Department of Surgery 1998 - 2000
Skills
Trademarks, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Prosecution, Biotechnology, Licensing, Patent Litigation, Patents, Litigation, Patentability, Legal Research, Trade Secrets
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2000 — 2003
JD, Law
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
B.S., Genetics and Cellular Biology
Charles Shemwell Charles Shemwell's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience September 1995 - August 1999
Job Patent Attorney
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Charles Shemwell, Attorney at Law June 2009 - Present
Self-employed September 1995 - Present
Rambus August 1999 - June 2001
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman September 1995 - August 1999
Skills
Legal Research, IP, Litigation, Patentability, Client Counseling, Commercial Litigation, Legal Assistance, Invention, Patent Prosecution, Trade Secrets, Legal Writing, Patent Applications, Patents, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Registered Patent..., Patent Litigation, Prosecution, Trademark Infringement, Trademarks, Corporate Law, Copyright Law, Patent Portfolio..., Due Diligence, Software Patents, Software Licensing, Litigation Support
Education
Santa Clara University 1992 — 1996
Doctor of Law (JD)
University of Florida 1986 — 1989
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical Engineering
Charles Shemwell, Attorney at Law June 2009 - Present
Self-employed September 1995 - Present
Rambus August 1999 - June 2001
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman September 1995 - August 1999
Skills
Legal Research, IP, Litigation, Patentability, Client Counseling, Commercial Litigation, Legal Assistance, Invention, Patent Prosecution, Trade Secrets, Legal Writing, Patent Applications, Patents, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Registered Patent..., Patent Litigation, Prosecution, Trademark Infringement, Trademarks, Corporate Law, Copyright Law, Patent Portfolio..., Due Diligence, Software Patents, Software Licensing, Litigation Support
Education
Santa Clara University 1992 — 1996
Doctor of Law (JD)
University of Florida 1986 — 1989
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical Engineering
Raj Abhyanker's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience May 2002 - April 2005
Job CEO, Patent Attorney, Engineer
Industry Internet
Experience
LegalForce RAPC Worldwide August 2005 - Present
Fatdoor, Inc. October 2013 - Present
LegalForce Trademarkia.com January 2009 - Present
Spiral Moon Media May 2010 - Present
The Dealmap (acquired by Google) August 2005 - July 2011
Schwegman, Lundberg, Woessner and Kluth, P.A. April 2005 - August 2005
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman May 2002 - April 2005
Juniper Networks January 2000 - December 2002
Hewlett Packard Company (HP Labs) January 1999 - December 1999
Lockheed Martin January 1997 - December 1998
Skills
Intellectual Property, Delphion, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Patents, Negotiation, Trademarks, Start-ups, Invention, Patent Prosecution, Trade Secrets, Corporate Law, Patent Applications, Patentability, Cyberlaw, Entrepreneurship, Patent Portfolio..., Licensing, Patent Litigation, Software Patents, Legal Assistance, Prosecution, Patent Searching, Technology Transfer, Mergers & Acquisitions, Prior Art Search, IP, Commercial Litigation, Copyright Law, Due Diligence, Mergers, Venture Capital, Litigation Support, Management, Copyright Infringement, Freedom to Operate, Registered Patent..., Litigation, Trademark Infringement, Intellectual Asset..., Drafting patent..., Legal Opinions, Copyright Registration, Legal Writing, Legal Advice, Client Counseling, Domain Names, Freedom to Operate..., Patent Portfolio..., Intellectual Property...
Education
Stanford University 2007 — 2008
Graduate School of MS Electrical Engineering
Arizona State University - W. P. Carey School of Business 1999 — 2003
MBA, Masters in Business Administration
Arizona State University College of Law 1999 — 2003
JD, Juris Doctorate
Arizona State University 1993 — 1998
BSEE, Ira Fulton School of BS Electrical Engineering
LegalForce RAPC Worldwide August 2005 - Present
Fatdoor, Inc. October 2013 - Present
LegalForce Trademarkia.com January 2009 - Present
Spiral Moon Media May 2010 - Present
The Dealmap (acquired by Google) August 2005 - July 2011
Schwegman, Lundberg, Woessner and Kluth, P.A. April 2005 - August 2005
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman May 2002 - April 2005
Juniper Networks January 2000 - December 2002
Hewlett Packard Company (HP Labs) January 1999 - December 1999
Lockheed Martin January 1997 - December 1998
Skills
Intellectual Property, Delphion, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Patents, Negotiation, Trademarks, Start-ups, Invention, Patent Prosecution, Trade Secrets, Corporate Law, Patent Applications, Patentability, Cyberlaw, Entrepreneurship, Patent Portfolio..., Licensing, Patent Litigation, Software Patents, Legal Assistance, Prosecution, Patent Searching, Technology Transfer, Mergers & Acquisitions, Prior Art Search, IP, Commercial Litigation, Copyright Law, Due Diligence, Mergers, Venture Capital, Litigation Support, Management, Copyright Infringement, Freedom to Operate, Registered Patent..., Litigation, Trademark Infringement, Intellectual Asset..., Drafting patent..., Legal Opinions, Copyright Registration, Legal Writing, Legal Advice, Client Counseling, Domain Names, Freedom to Operate..., Patent Portfolio..., Intellectual Property...
Education
Stanford University 2007 — 2008
Graduate School of MS Electrical Engineering
Arizona State University - W. P. Carey School of Business 1999 — 2003
MBA, Masters in Business Administration
Arizona State University College of Law 1999 — 2003
JD, Juris Doctorate
Arizona State University 1993 — 1998
BSEE, Ira Fulton School of BS Electrical Engineering
Anthony Murabito Anthony Murabito's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience April 1990 - July 1995
Job Senior Partner, Murabito, Hao & Barnes LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Murabito, Hao & Barnes LLP August 1995 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman April 1990 - July 1995
Litton Applied Technology September 1988 - September 1989
IBM Almaden Research Center April 1987 - September 1988
NASA Ames Research Center September 1982 - October 1984
Skills
Patents, Patent Prosecution, Start-ups, Intellectual Property, Patent Portfolio..., Semiconductors, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property..., Patent Applications, Registered Patent..., Prosecution, Patentability, Invention, Intellectual Property..., Trademarks, Copyright Law, Corporate Law, Trade Secrets, Software Patents
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 1989 — 1992
JD, Intellectual Property Law
Santa Clara University School of Engineering 1984 — 1988
BSEE, Electrical Engineering, Digital Design & Semiconductor Physics
Bellarmine College Preparatory 1980 — 1984
HS Diploma
Murabito, Hao & Barnes LLP August 1995 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman April 1990 - July 1995
Litton Applied Technology September 1988 - September 1989
IBM Almaden Research Center April 1987 - September 1988
NASA Ames Research Center September 1982 - October 1984
Skills
Patents, Patent Prosecution, Start-ups, Intellectual Property, Patent Portfolio..., Semiconductors, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property..., Patent Applications, Registered Patent..., Prosecution, Patentability, Invention, Intellectual Property..., Trademarks, Copyright Law, Corporate Law, Trade Secrets, Software Patents
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 1989 — 1992
JD, Intellectual Property Law
Santa Clara University School of Engineering 1984 — 1988
BSEE, Electrical Engineering, Digital Design & Semiconductor Physics
Bellarmine College Preparatory 1980 — 1984
HS Diploma
Lindsay Upton Lindsay Upton's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience June 2013 - Present
Job Client Support Liaison / Certificated Paralegal
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman June 2013 - Present
San Francisco City Attorney's Office January 2013 - April 2013
Macy's November 2012 - January 2013
Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy; Mary Alexander & Associates, P.C. March 2012 - May 2012
Wonderdads October 2011 - January 2012
Japan Exchange and Teaching Program(me) (JET) July 2009 - July 2011
Showtime Pictures May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Docketing, Intellectual Property, Research, Legal Assistance, Patents, Administrative..., Patent Prosecution, Data Entry, Microsoft Office, Teaching, Intercultural..., Social Media
Education
San Francisco State University, College of Extended Learning 2012 — 2013
ABA-Approved Paralegal Certificate, Paralegal Studies, GPA 3.93
Occidental College 2005 — 2009
B.A., History
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman June 2013 - Present
San Francisco City Attorney's Office January 2013 - April 2013
Macy's November 2012 - January 2013
Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy; Mary Alexander & Associates, P.C. March 2012 - May 2012
Wonderdads October 2011 - January 2012
Japan Exchange and Teaching Program(me) (JET) July 2009 - July 2011
Showtime Pictures May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Docketing, Intellectual Property, Research, Legal Assistance, Patents, Administrative..., Patent Prosecution, Data Entry, Microsoft Office, Teaching, Intercultural..., Social Media
Education
San Francisco State University, College of Extended Learning 2012 — 2013
ABA-Approved Paralegal Certificate, Paralegal Studies, GPA 3.93
Occidental College 2005 — 2009
B.A., History
Caitlin Reback Caitlin Reback's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience August 2015 - Present
Job Legal Assistant at Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman August 2015 - Present
Law Office August 2014 - August 2015
Attorney Marketing Network November 2013 - August 2014
OMG! Organic Meets Good June 2013 - August 2013
Luntz Global March 2012 - February 2013
ComedyTime July 2010 - August 2010
Little Village Nursery School June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Time Management, SEO, WordPress, Editing, Public Speaking, Social Media Marketing
Education
Loyola Marymount University 2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication Studies
University of Denver 2009 — 2011
UCLA Extension 2015 — 2015
Paralegal Certificate, Paralegal Studies
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman August 2015 - Present
Law Office August 2014 - August 2015
Attorney Marketing Network November 2013 - August 2014
OMG! Organic Meets Good June 2013 - August 2013
Luntz Global March 2012 - February 2013
ComedyTime July 2010 - August 2010
Little Village Nursery School June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Time Management, SEO, WordPress, Editing, Public Speaking, Social Media Marketing
Education
Loyola Marymount University 2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication Studies
University of Denver 2009 — 2011
UCLA Extension 2015 — 2015
Paralegal Certificate, Paralegal Studies
Derek Jardieu, IP Attorney Derek Jardieu, IP Attorney's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience 1999 - 1999
Job Founder, Panovia Group LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Panovia Group LLP 2009 - Present
Howrey LLP 1999 - 2007
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 1999 - 1999
USPTO 1996 - 1999
Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Copyright Law, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Invention, Trademarks, Licensing, Patent Applications, Entrepreneurship, Arbitration, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing
Education
George Mason University School of Law 1996 — 2000
JD, Intellectual Property Law
The George Washington University 1991 — 1995
BS, Electrical Engineering, Pre-Medicine (Biomedical Eng)
Panovia Group LLP 2009 - Present
Howrey LLP 1999 - 2007
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 1999 - 1999
USPTO 1996 - 1999
Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Copyright Law, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Invention, Trademarks, Licensing, Patent Applications, Entrepreneurship, Arbitration, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing
Education
George Mason University School of Law 1996 — 2000
JD, Intellectual Property Law
The George Washington University 1991 — 1995
BS, Electrical Engineering, Pre-Medicine (Biomedical Eng)
Gary B. Goates Gary B. Goates's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience 1994 - 1996
Job Manager at LaserLight Prints
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Useful Arts Intellectual Property January 2010 - May 2012
Montalvo Systems 2006 - 2008
Sony Corporation of America 1996 - 2001
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 1994 - 1996
Cirrus Logic 1985 - 1994
Boeing Aerospace 1980 - 1982
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Databases, Intellectual Property, Patents, Licensing, Start-ups, Strategy, Patent Litigation, Semiconductors, Legal Research, Litigation, Contract Negotiation, Prosecution, Patent Applications, Trademarks, Patentability, Copyright Law, Product Management, Invention, ASIC, Patent Portfolio...
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 1992 — 1996
J.D.
University of Utah 1977 — 1980
M.S.
New College of Florida 1972 — 1977
B.A.
Useful Arts Intellectual Property January 2010 - May 2012
Montalvo Systems 2006 - 2008
Sony Corporation of America 1996 - 2001
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 1994 - 1996
Cirrus Logic 1985 - 1994
Boeing Aerospace 1980 - 1982
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Databases, Intellectual Property, Patents, Licensing, Start-ups, Strategy, Patent Litigation, Semiconductors, Legal Research, Litigation, Contract Negotiation, Prosecution, Patent Applications, Trademarks, Patentability, Copyright Law, Product Management, Invention, ASIC, Patent Portfolio...
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 1992 — 1996
J.D.
University of Utah 1977 — 1980
M.S.
New College of Florida 1972 — 1977
B.A.
Farzad Amini Farzad Amini's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience January 2002 - Present
Job Partner at Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman January 2002 - Present
Remy International May 1991 - December 1991
Parker Hannifin June 1988 - February 1991
Skills
Copyright Law, Client Counseling, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Patents, Licensing
Education
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles 1993 — 1996
JD, Law
University of California, Los Angeles 1991 — 1993
MS, Electrical Engineering
University of Southern California 1984 — 1988
BS, Electrical Engineering
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman January 2002 - Present
Remy International May 1991 - December 1991
Parker Hannifin June 1988 - February 1991
Skills
Copyright Law, Client Counseling, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Patents, Licensing
Education
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles 1993 — 1996
JD, Law
University of California, Los Angeles 1991 — 1993
MS, Electrical Engineering
University of Southern California 1984 — 1988
BS, Electrical Engineering
Melissa Vanessah Pace Melissa Vanessah Pace's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience 2001 - 2002
Job Intellectual Property Attorney at Farney Daniels LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Farney Daniels, P.C. May 2011 - Present
Cirkiel & Associates, P.C. 2009 - May 2011
Austin Independent School District January 2007 - May 2011
MVM Law Firm 2003 - 2007
Clive Menezes & Associates PC 2002 - 2003
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2001 - 2002
Carstens & Cahoon, LLP 2000 - 2000
Carr & Storm, LLP 1999 - 2000
McKesson 1998 - 1998
Solvay 1995 - 1995
Skills
Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Patents, Litigation, Trade Secrets, Trademarks, Legal Writing, Licensing, Mediation, Contract Negotiation, Due Diligence, Patentability, Mergers, Invention, Commercial Litigation, Courts, Copyright Law, Litigation Support, Prosecution, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Client Counseling, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Law, Appeals, Trademark Infringement
Education
Leadership Austin 2015 — 2015
Graduate of Emerge program
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
J.D.
Texas A&M University
B.S., Computer Engineering
J.J. Pearce High School
Honors
Farney Daniels, P.C. May 2011 - Present
Cirkiel & Associates, P.C. 2009 - May 2011
Austin Independent School District January 2007 - May 2011
MVM Law Firm 2003 - 2007
Clive Menezes & Associates PC 2002 - 2003
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2001 - 2002
Carstens & Cahoon, LLP 2000 - 2000
Carr & Storm, LLP 1999 - 2000
McKesson 1998 - 1998
Solvay 1995 - 1995
Skills
Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Patents, Litigation, Trade Secrets, Trademarks, Legal Writing, Licensing, Mediation, Contract Negotiation, Due Diligence, Patentability, Mergers, Invention, Commercial Litigation, Courts, Copyright Law, Litigation Support, Prosecution, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Client Counseling, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Law, Appeals, Trademark Infringement
Education
Leadership Austin 2015 — 2015
Graduate of Emerge program
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
J.D.
Texas A&M University
B.S., Computer Engineering
J.J. Pearce High School
Honors
Karen Tang Karen Tang's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience August 2008 - October 2010
Job Patent Counsel at Futurewei Technologies, Inc.
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Futurewei Technologies, Inc. September 2013 - Present
Martine Penilla Group, LLP November 2011 - 2013
Symantec Corporation November 2010 - October 2011
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman August 2008 - October 2010
Martine Penilla & Gencarella, LLP October 2003 - July 2005
Skills
Patents, Patent Applications, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Invention, Trade Secrets, Patentability
Education
Whittier Law School 2005 — 2008
JD
California State University-Long Beach 1988 — 1990
MS, Electrical Engineering
Futurewei Technologies, Inc. September 2013 - Present
Martine Penilla Group, LLP November 2011 - 2013
Symantec Corporation November 2010 - October 2011
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman August 2008 - October 2010
Martine Penilla & Gencarella, LLP October 2003 - July 2005
Skills
Patents, Patent Applications, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Invention, Trade Secrets, Patentability
Education
Whittier Law School 2005 — 2008
JD
California State University-Long Beach 1988 — 1990
MS, Electrical Engineering
Kimberley Nobles Kimberley Nobles's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience 1994 - 2000
Job Partner at K&L Gates LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
K&L Gates LLP May 2013 - Present
WIPO 2010 - 2013
Dickstein Shapiro LLP March 2010 - April 2012
Crowell & Moring LLP April 2004 - February 2010
Irell & Manella 2000 - 2004
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 1994 - 2000
Skills
Intellectual Property, International Business, International Litigation, Trading, Patents, Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets, Licensing, Litigation, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Commercial Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Arbitration, Joint Ventures, Dispute Resolution, Competition Law, Unfair Competition, Trademark Infringement
Education
University of Southern California Law School 1989 — 1992
J.D., Law, Electrical Engineering
USC Viterbi School of Engineering 1986 — 1990
Electrical Engineering PhD Candidate
Ohio University
MSEE, BSEE, Electrical and Computer Engineering
K&L Gates LLP May 2013 - Present
WIPO 2010 - 2013
Dickstein Shapiro LLP March 2010 - April 2012
Crowell & Moring LLP April 2004 - February 2010
Irell & Manella 2000 - 2004
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 1994 - 2000
Skills
Intellectual Property, International Business, International Litigation, Trading, Patents, Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets, Licensing, Litigation, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Commercial Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Arbitration, Joint Ventures, Dispute Resolution, Competition Law, Unfair Competition, Trademark Infringement
Education
University of Southern California Law School 1989 — 1992
J.D., Law, Electrical Engineering
USC Viterbi School of Engineering 1986 — 1990
Electrical Engineering PhD Candidate
Ohio University
MSEE, BSEE, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Laura Alto's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience November 1998 - April 2002
Job Intellectual Property Group Manager at inovia
Industry Legal Services
Experience
inovia June 2012 - January 2014
Cantor Fitzgerald December 2007 - June 2012
Duane Morris LLP June 2006 - November 2007
Berry & Associates P.C January 2004 - January 2006
A2D, L.P April 2002 - December 2003
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman November 1998 - April 2002
Lekarew & Nimetz April 1990 - October 1998
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patents, Document Review, Westlaw, Litigation, Business Method Patents, Legal Research, Cyberlaw, Patent Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Registered Patent..., Event Planning, Prosecution, PowerPoint, Patent Prosecution, Trademarks, Litigation Support, Legal Assistance, Corporate Law, Microsoft Office, Licensing, Legal Opinions, Prior Art Search, Courts, Copyright Law, Client Counseling, Legal Writing, Software Licensing, Patent Applications, Patent Portfolio..., Depositions, Patentability, Intellectual Asset..., Lexis, Due Diligence, Civil Litigation, Trade Secrets, Corporate Governance, Trials, Patentability Searches, Freedom to Operate, Trademark Infringement, Domain Names
Education
Penn State University
BA, Law & Society
inovia June 2012 - January 2014
Cantor Fitzgerald December 2007 - June 2012
Duane Morris LLP June 2006 - November 2007
Berry & Associates P.C January 2004 - January 2006
A2D, L.P April 2002 - December 2003
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman November 1998 - April 2002
Lekarew & Nimetz April 1990 - October 1998
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patents, Document Review, Westlaw, Litigation, Business Method Patents, Legal Research, Cyberlaw, Patent Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Registered Patent..., Event Planning, Prosecution, PowerPoint, Patent Prosecution, Trademarks, Litigation Support, Legal Assistance, Corporate Law, Microsoft Office, Licensing, Legal Opinions, Prior Art Search, Courts, Copyright Law, Client Counseling, Legal Writing, Software Licensing, Patent Applications, Patent Portfolio..., Depositions, Patentability, Intellectual Asset..., Lexis, Due Diligence, Civil Litigation, Trade Secrets, Corporate Governance, Trials, Patentability Searches, Freedom to Operate, Trademark Infringement, Domain Names
Education
Penn State University
BA, Law & Society
Justin Wagner's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience May 2001 - August 2002
Job Intellectual Property Attorney Specializing in Patent Law in Portland, OR
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Marger Johnson January 2008 - Present
IEEE Oregon Section January 2011 - December 2012
IEEE Oregon Section January 2009 - December 2010
Klarquist Sparkman, LLP September 2003 - January 2008
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman May 2001 - August 2002
Klarquist Sparkman, LLP May 2002 - July 2002
Accenture July 1998 - August 2000
Cap Gemini Ernst & Young July 1997 - June 1998
Bowe Bell + Howell April 1995 - June 1997
Skills
Patent preparation, Patentability, Intellectual Property, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Patent Portfolio..., Patent Drafting, Patent Strategy, Patent Analysis, Intellectual Property..., Patent Applications, Engineering, Invention, Registered Patent..., Prosecution, Electronics, Patent Portfolio..., Software Patents, Client Counseling, Patent Litigation, Legal Research, Litigation, Legal Writing, Trademarks, Licensing
Education
University of California, Davis - School of Law 2000 — 2003
JD
Northwestern University 1992 — 1997
BS, Electrical Engineering
Northwestern University 1992 — 1995
BS, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Neenah High School 1990 — 1992
Marger Johnson January 2008 - Present
IEEE Oregon Section January 2011 - December 2012
IEEE Oregon Section January 2009 - December 2010
Klarquist Sparkman, LLP September 2003 - January 2008
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman May 2001 - August 2002
Klarquist Sparkman, LLP May 2002 - July 2002
Accenture July 1998 - August 2000
Cap Gemini Ernst & Young July 1997 - June 1998
Bowe Bell + Howell April 1995 - June 1997
Skills
Patent preparation, Patentability, Intellectual Property, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Patent Portfolio..., Patent Drafting, Patent Strategy, Patent Analysis, Intellectual Property..., Patent Applications, Engineering, Invention, Registered Patent..., Prosecution, Electronics, Patent Portfolio..., Software Patents, Client Counseling, Patent Litigation, Legal Research, Litigation, Legal Writing, Trademarks, Licensing
Education
University of California, Davis - School of Law 2000 — 2003
JD
Northwestern University 1992 — 1997
BS, Electrical Engineering
Northwestern University 1992 — 1995
BS, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Neenah High School 1990 — 1992
Vinod Nama Vinod Nama's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience April 2010 - August 2010
Job Patent Agent (Limited Recognition) at Perkins Coie LLP
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Perkins Coie LLP July 2012 - Present
Straub & Pokotylo September 2010 - June 2012
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman April 2010 - August 2010
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman January 2010 - March 2010
SAP, AG November 2005 - December 2008
SAP, AG July 2003 - October 2005
Wipro Technologies November 2000 - July 2003
Skills
Patents, Patent preparation, Intellectual Property, Patentability, Prosecution, Patent Drafting, Patent Analysis, Java software..., PL/SQL, JSP, J2ME, Java, Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Start-ups
Education
University of New Hampshire School of Law (Formerly Franklin Pierce Law Center) 2009 — 2009
Masters, Intellectual Property
National Law School of India University 2006 — 2008
Post Graduate Diploma, Intellectual Property Rights Law
PES Institute of Technology, Bangalore University 1996 — 2000
Bachelors in Engineering, Computer Science
National College 1994 — 1996
Pre University, Computer Science
Perkins Coie LLP July 2012 - Present
Straub & Pokotylo September 2010 - June 2012
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman April 2010 - August 2010
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman January 2010 - March 2010
SAP, AG November 2005 - December 2008
SAP, AG July 2003 - October 2005
Wipro Technologies November 2000 - July 2003
Skills
Patents, Patent preparation, Intellectual Property, Patentability, Prosecution, Patent Drafting, Patent Analysis, Java software..., PL/SQL, JSP, J2ME, Java, Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Start-ups
Education
University of New Hampshire School of Law (Formerly Franklin Pierce Law Center) 2009 — 2009
Masters, Intellectual Property
National Law School of India University 2006 — 2008
Post Graduate Diploma, Intellectual Property Rights Law
PES Institute of Technology, Bangalore University 1996 — 2000
Bachelors in Engineering, Computer Science
National College 1994 — 1996
Pre University, Computer Science
Jason Croft Jason Croft's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience June 2009 - August 2009
Job Attorney at Maschoff Brennan
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Maschoff Brennan May 2015 - Present
Lowenstein Sandler LLP October 2012 - May 2015
TrustedAd, Inc. February 2011 - October 2012
Patent Profit International, LLC August 2010 - October 2012
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman June 2009 - August 2009
U.S. District Court January 2009 - May 2009
Beyer Law Group May 2008 - August 2008
BD Medical September 2002 - August 2007
Deseret International Charities September 2000 - August 2002
Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Start-ups, Corporate Law, Venture Capital, Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Asset..., Intellectual Property..., IP, Patent Transactions, Patent Strategy
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 2007 — 2010
JD, Intellectual Property Law
University of Utah
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Kettering University
Mechanical Engineering
Maschoff Brennan May 2015 - Present
Lowenstein Sandler LLP October 2012 - May 2015
TrustedAd, Inc. February 2011 - October 2012
Patent Profit International, LLC August 2010 - October 2012
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman June 2009 - August 2009
U.S. District Court January 2009 - May 2009
Beyer Law Group May 2008 - August 2008
BD Medical September 2002 - August 2007
Deseret International Charities September 2000 - August 2002
Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Start-ups, Corporate Law, Venture Capital, Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Asset..., Intellectual Property..., IP, Patent Transactions, Patent Strategy
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 2007 — 2010
JD, Intellectual Property Law
University of Utah
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Kettering University
Mechanical Engineering
Chanel Katiraie Chanel Katiraie's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience 2012 - 2013
Job Student at Southwestern University School of Law
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2012 - 2013
Skills
Litigation, Criminal Law, Westlaw, Lexis Nexis, Intellectual Property, Microsoft Office, Legal Research, Legal Writing
Education
Southwestern University School of Law 2013 — 2016
University of California, Los Angeles 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2012 - 2013
Skills
Litigation, Criminal Law, Westlaw, Lexis Nexis, Intellectual Property, Microsoft Office, Legal Research, Legal Writing
Education
Southwestern University School of Law 2013 — 2016
University of California, Los Angeles 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History
Angelo Gaz Angelo Gaz's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience January 2002 - Present
Job Patent Attorney at BSTZ
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman January 2002 - Present
The Hecker Law Group 2000 - 2002
Baker & Maxham 1999 - 2000
US Navy 1987 - 1996
Skills
Patentability, Patents, Copyright Law, Trademarks, Trademark Infringement, Prosecution, Licensing, Patent Portfolio..., Software Patents, Patent Litigation, Microsoft Office, Trade Secrets, Patent Prosecution, Invention, Legal Research, Litigation, IP, Intellectual Property, Legal Writing
Education
California Western School of Law 1996 — 1999
Juris Doctor, Intellectual Property Law
University of California, Santa Barbara 1982 — 1987
BS, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman January 2002 - Present
The Hecker Law Group 2000 - 2002
Baker & Maxham 1999 - 2000
US Navy 1987 - 1996
Skills
Patentability, Patents, Copyright Law, Trademarks, Trademark Infringement, Prosecution, Licensing, Patent Portfolio..., Software Patents, Patent Litigation, Microsoft Office, Trade Secrets, Patent Prosecution, Invention, Legal Research, Litigation, IP, Intellectual Property, Legal Writing
Education
California Western School of Law 1996 — 1999
Juris Doctor, Intellectual Property Law
University of California, Santa Barbara 1982 — 1987
BS, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Rebeka Davidova Rebeka Davidova's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience October 2014 - April 2015
Job Registered Patent Attorney
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman October 2014 - April 2015
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman August 2013 - May 2014
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman, LLP June 2013 - August 2013
University of South Florida January 2010 - May 2011
Education
Golden Gate University 2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
University of South Florida 2009 — 2011
Master, Electrical Engineering
Portland State University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor, Electrical Engineering
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman October 2014 - April 2015
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman August 2013 - May 2014
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman, LLP June 2013 - August 2013
University of South Florida January 2010 - May 2011
Education
Golden Gate University 2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
University of South Florida 2009 — 2011
Master, Electrical Engineering
Portland State University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor, Electrical Engineering
Sarah (Mahoney) Spalletta's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience May 2013 - April 2015
Job Patent Secretary at Hickman Palermo Becker Bingham LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Hickman Palermo Becker Bingham LLP May 2015 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman May 2013 - April 2015
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman October 2012 - May 2013
Intellectual Property Law Group LLP June 2011 - October 2012
Gorman & Miller May 2010 - November 2010
Universal Precast Concrete May 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Legal Assistance, Legal Research, Patent Applications, Electronic Filing, Foundation IP, Aderant, Timeslips, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Westlaw, Legal Writing, Document Drafting, Filing, Patentability
Education
Evergreen Valley College 2009 — 2011
Certifcate of Achievement, Paralegal Studies
Hickman Palermo Becker Bingham LLP May 2015 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman May 2013 - April 2015
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman October 2012 - May 2013
Intellectual Property Law Group LLP June 2011 - October 2012
Gorman & Miller May 2010 - November 2010
Universal Precast Concrete May 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Legal Assistance, Legal Research, Patent Applications, Electronic Filing, Foundation IP, Aderant, Timeslips, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Westlaw, Legal Writing, Document Drafting, Filing, Patentability
Education
Evergreen Valley College 2009 — 2011
Certifcate of Achievement, Paralegal Studies
Jordan Becker Jordan Becker's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience 2000 - 2008
Job Patent Attorney and Intellectual Property Strategist
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Perkins Coie LLP January 2008 - Present
Executive Committee of the High Tech Law Section of the Santa Clara County Bar Association (SCCBA) January 2013 - December 2013
Executive Committee of the High Tech Law Section of the Santa Clara County Bar Association (SCCBA) June 2011 - December 2012
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2000 - 2008
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 1994 - 1999
McDonnell Douglas Space Systems Company January 1988 - August 1991
Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Trade Secrets, Patentability, Due Diligence, Trademarks, Prosecution, Registered Patent..., E-commerce, Wireless, Trademark Infringement, Copyright Law, Cloud Computing, Software Patents, Litigation Support, Venture Capital, Legal Research, Patent Portfolio..., Storage, Image Processing, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Legal Opinions, WiFi, LTE, Medical Devices, Client Counseling, Patent Applications, Patent Post-Grant..., Mobile Computing
Education
Pepperdine University School of Law 1991 — 1994
J.D., cum laude, Law
University of Connecticut 1983 — 1987
B.S.E.E, Electrical Engineering
Perkins Coie LLP January 2008 - Present
Executive Committee of the High Tech Law Section of the Santa Clara County Bar Association (SCCBA) January 2013 - December 2013
Executive Committee of the High Tech Law Section of the Santa Clara County Bar Association (SCCBA) June 2011 - December 2012
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2000 - 2008
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 1994 - 1999
McDonnell Douglas Space Systems Company January 1988 - August 1991
Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Trade Secrets, Patentability, Due Diligence, Trademarks, Prosecution, Registered Patent..., E-commerce, Wireless, Trademark Infringement, Copyright Law, Cloud Computing, Software Patents, Litigation Support, Venture Capital, Legal Research, Patent Portfolio..., Storage, Image Processing, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Legal Opinions, WiFi, LTE, Medical Devices, Client Counseling, Patent Applications, Patent Post-Grant..., Mobile Computing
Education
Pepperdine University School of Law 1991 — 1994
J.D., cum laude, Law
University of Connecticut 1983 — 1987
B.S.E.E, Electrical Engineering
Travis Yribarren Travis Yribarren's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience September 2011 - Present
Job Associate
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman September 2011 - Present
Abbott Vascular June 2000 - May 2011
PulmonX January 1999 - June 1999
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 2008 — 2011
J.D., Law
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1995 — 2000
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman September 2011 - Present
Abbott Vascular June 2000 - May 2011
PulmonX January 1999 - June 1999
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 2008 — 2011
J.D., Law
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1995 — 2000
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Jacek Wnuk's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience June 2012 - August 2012
Job Patent Attorney (Associate) at Lewis Roca Rothgerber LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Lewis Roca Rothgerber LLP January 2015 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman LLP September 2013 - September 2014
Kleinberg & Lerner LLP January 2013 - April 2013
Loyola Law School (Professor Lee Petherbridge) May 2011 - January 2013
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman June 2012 - August 2012
Law Business World, Inc. October 2011 - May 2012
Independent Contractor December 2007 - May 2012
UC Berkeley College of Engineering (Professor Leon Chua) November 2009 - January 2010
UC Berkeley School of Law (Professor Bob Berring) May 2009 - January 2010
Sydney-Berkeley Driving Team (DARPA Urban Grand Challenge) June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Patents, Legal Research, Trademarks, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Licensing, Patent Prosecution, Programming, Public Speaking, Westlaw, Appeals, Start-ups, Litigation, Trials, Corporate Law, Legal Writing, Patentability, Litigation Support
Education
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University 2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor
University of California, Berkeley 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science
Leland High School 2002 — 2006
Lewis Roca Rothgerber LLP January 2015 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman LLP September 2013 - September 2014
Kleinberg & Lerner LLP January 2013 - April 2013
Loyola Law School (Professor Lee Petherbridge) May 2011 - January 2013
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman June 2012 - August 2012
Law Business World, Inc. October 2011 - May 2012
Independent Contractor December 2007 - May 2012
UC Berkeley College of Engineering (Professor Leon Chua) November 2009 - January 2010
UC Berkeley School of Law (Professor Bob Berring) May 2009 - January 2010
Sydney-Berkeley Driving Team (DARPA Urban Grand Challenge) June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Patents, Legal Research, Trademarks, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Licensing, Patent Prosecution, Programming, Public Speaking, Westlaw, Appeals, Start-ups, Litigation, Trials, Corporate Law, Legal Writing, Patentability, Litigation Support
Education
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University 2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor
University of California, Berkeley 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science
Leland High School 2002 — 2006
Jessica Bautista Jessica Bautista's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience October 2012 - February 2015
Job Patent Docket Specialist / Certified Paralegal
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Fenwick & West February 2015 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman October 2012 - February 2015
N/A January 2012 - March 2013
Axcess Financial Services August 2011 - October 2011
Kohl's Department Stores March 2009 - July 2011
Kohl's Department Stores June 2008 - March 2009
Draeger's Supermarkets December 2007 - June 2008
Mervyn's California May 2005 - December 2007
Nordstrom Rack October 2004 - May 2005
Nordstrom Rack May 2004 - October 2004
Skills
Bilingual-Spanish, Microsoft Office, Typing - Approximately..., Drafting Correspondence, Drafting Legal Documents, Filling Out Judicial..., Legal Writing, Loss Prevention, Surveillance, Internal Audit, Internal Theft..., Supervising, Training, Hiring Personnel, Administrative Work, Strategic Planning, Organizational Structure, Legal Research, Intellectual Property, Patents, Fraud, Time Management, Private Investigations, Internal Investigations, Microsoft Word, Management, Critical Thinking, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Hiring, Patent Prosecution
Education
De Anza College 2012 — 2013
Paralegal Studies Certificate, ABA Accredited Institution, Paralegal Studies, 3.89
Cabrillo College 2001 — 2004
AA, Liberal Arts
Fenwick & West February 2015 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman October 2012 - February 2015
N/A January 2012 - March 2013
Axcess Financial Services August 2011 - October 2011
Kohl's Department Stores March 2009 - July 2011
Kohl's Department Stores June 2008 - March 2009
Draeger's Supermarkets December 2007 - June 2008
Mervyn's California May 2005 - December 2007
Nordstrom Rack October 2004 - May 2005
Nordstrom Rack May 2004 - October 2004
Skills
Bilingual-Spanish, Microsoft Office, Typing - Approximately..., Drafting Correspondence, Drafting Legal Documents, Filling Out Judicial..., Legal Writing, Loss Prevention, Surveillance, Internal Audit, Internal Theft..., Supervising, Training, Hiring Personnel, Administrative Work, Strategic Planning, Organizational Structure, Legal Research, Intellectual Property, Patents, Fraud, Time Management, Private Investigations, Internal Investigations, Microsoft Word, Management, Critical Thinking, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Hiring, Patent Prosecution
Education
De Anza College 2012 — 2013
Paralegal Studies Certificate, ABA Accredited Institution, Paralegal Studies, 3.89
Cabrillo College 2001 — 2004
AA, Liberal Arts
Bill Holbrow Bill Holbrow's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience March 1997 - Present
Job Attorney at Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman March 1997 - Present
United States Air Force October 1994 - March 1997
United States Air Force September 1990 - September 1994
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patent, Trademark,..., IP Prosecution, Licensing
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1985 — 1990
Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Suffolk University Law School
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman March 1997 - Present
United States Air Force October 1994 - March 1997
United States Air Force September 1990 - September 1994
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patent, Trademark,..., IP Prosecution, Licensing
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1985 — 1990
Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Suffolk University Law School
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
David Vedad Jafari David Vedad Jafari's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience August 2000 - August 2001
Job Principal Attorney, Jafari Law Group, Inc.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Jafari Law Group, Inc. June 2005 - Present
McDermott Will & Emery September 2001 - February 2005
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman August 2000 - August 2001
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patents, Legal Writing, Trademarks, Licensing, Litigation, Patent Litigation, Trials, Corporate Governance, Due Diligence, Start-ups, Legal Research, Patent Prosecution, Civil Litigation, Trade Secrets, Appeals, Westlaw, Commercial Litigation, Mediation, Corporate Law, Dispute Resolution
Education
Western State University College of Law 1996 — 1999
Jurist Doctor, Law, Cum Laude
The George Washington University 1981 — 1983
Master of Science (M.S.), Computer Communications & Networks
The George Washigton University 1978 — 1981
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Chapman University
Chapman University
Jafari Law Group, Inc. June 2005 - Present
McDermott Will & Emery September 2001 - February 2005
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman August 2000 - August 2001
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patents, Legal Writing, Trademarks, Licensing, Litigation, Patent Litigation, Trials, Corporate Governance, Due Diligence, Start-ups, Legal Research, Patent Prosecution, Civil Litigation, Trade Secrets, Appeals, Westlaw, Commercial Litigation, Mediation, Corporate Law, Dispute Resolution
Education
Western State University College of Law 1996 — 1999
Jurist Doctor, Law, Cum Laude
The George Washington University 1981 — 1983
Master of Science (M.S.), Computer Communications & Networks
The George Washigton University 1978 — 1981
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Chapman University
Chapman University
Richard Pagaduan Richard Pagaduan's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience March 2013 - Present
Job LeadIP Services Department at Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman March 2013 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman LLP November 1999 - September 2011
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman November 1999 - September 2011
Jamba Juice 1996 - 2001
Skills
Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Patent Prosecution, Patents, Legal Research, Patent Litigation, Administrative..., Legal Assistance, Legal Documents, Data Entry, Litigation, Copyright Law, Prosecution, Patentability, Management, Litigation Support, Microsoft Excel, Trademarks, Licensing, Westlaw
Education
De Anza College 1996 — 1997
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman March 2013 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman LLP November 1999 - September 2011
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman November 1999 - September 2011
Jamba Juice 1996 - 2001
Skills
Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Patent Prosecution, Patents, Legal Research, Patent Litigation, Administrative..., Legal Assistance, Legal Documents, Data Entry, Litigation, Copyright Law, Prosecution, Patentability, Management, Litigation Support, Microsoft Excel, Trademarks, Licensing, Westlaw
Education
De Anza College 1996 — 1997
Emily Wolford Emily Wolford's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience January 2013 - April 2014
Job Legal Assistant Litigation at Nike
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Nike April 2014 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman January 2013 - April 2014
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch April 2008 - January 2013
Skills
Trademarks, Legal Writing, Intellectual Property, Microsoft Office, Electronic Filing, Legal Research, Patent Prosecution, Legal Assistance, Administrative Work, Patents, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat
Education
CSU Chico 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Behavioral Sciences and Child Development
California State University-Chico 2001 — 2005
BS, Behavioral and Social Science
Nike April 2014 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman January 2013 - April 2014
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch April 2008 - January 2013
Skills
Trademarks, Legal Writing, Intellectual Property, Microsoft Office, Electronic Filing, Legal Research, Patent Prosecution, Legal Assistance, Administrative Work, Patents, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat
Education
CSU Chico 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Behavioral Sciences and Child Development
California State University-Chico 2001 — 2005
BS, Behavioral and Social Science
Melinda Mechoso Melinda Mechoso's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience September 2009 - July 2012
Job Client Services Coordinator at CBRE
Industry Commercial Real Estate
Experience
CBRE April 2013 - Present
Creative Artists Agency July 2012 - April 2013
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman September 2009 - July 2012
Skills
PowerPoint, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Office Management
Education
San Francisco State University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies
CBRE April 2013 - Present
Creative Artists Agency July 2012 - April 2013
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman September 2009 - July 2012
Skills
PowerPoint, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Office Management
Education
San Francisco State University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies
Danielle Giddings Danielle Giddings's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience March 2002 - March 2003
Job Law Clerk at Law Offices of Paul Lenkowsky
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Law Offices of Paul Lenkowsky January 2006 - Present
Goldberg & Osborne March 2003 - January 2006
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman March 2002 - March 2003
Law Offices of Paul Lenkowsky September 2000 - March 2002
Knochel Law Firm April 1998 - September 2000
Saban Brands May 1996 - April 1998
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Documents, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property, Family Law, Trademarks, Pleadings, Trials, Courts, Westlaw, Litigation Support, Personal Injury, Hearings
Education
Phoenix School of Law 2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Northern Arizona University 2011 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Public Management
Law Offices of Paul Lenkowsky January 2006 - Present
Goldberg & Osborne March 2003 - January 2006
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman March 2002 - March 2003
Law Offices of Paul Lenkowsky September 2000 - March 2002
Knochel Law Firm April 1998 - September 2000
Saban Brands May 1996 - April 1998
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Documents, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property, Family Law, Trademarks, Pleadings, Trials, Courts, Westlaw, Litigation Support, Personal Injury, Hearings
Education
Phoenix School of Law 2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Northern Arizona University 2011 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Public Management
Scott Heileson's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience September 2002 - May 2005
Job Senior Patent Counsel at Google
Industry Internet
Experience
Google April 2010 - Present
Adobe October 2005 - April 2010
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman September 2002 - May 2005
Skills
Patents, Software Patents, Patent Prosecution, Registered Patent..., Patent Portfolio..., Intellectual Property..., Intellectual Property...
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 1999 — 2002
Doctor of Law (JD), Intellectual Property Law
UCLA 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biochemistry
Google April 2010 - Present
Adobe October 2005 - April 2010
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman September 2002 - May 2005
Skills
Patents, Software Patents, Patent Prosecution, Registered Patent..., Patent Portfolio..., Intellectual Property..., Intellectual Property...
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 1999 — 2002
Doctor of Law (JD), Intellectual Property Law
UCLA 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biochemistry
William Pigott William Pigott's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience June 2008 - July 2009
Job Patent Attorney at Hawley Troxell
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Hawley Troxell April 2014 - Present
Pigott IP Law, PLLC April 2014 - March 2015
Perkins Coie LLP August 2012 - March 2014
Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt November 2011 - August 2012
Seed IP Law Group November 2010 - November 2011
Seed IP Law Group August 2009 - November 2010
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman June 2008 - July 2009
Micron Technology October 2005 - September 2007
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard July 2003 - October 2005
Space Dynamics Laboratory 2002 - 2002
Skills
Semiconductors, Prosecution, Copyright Law, IP, Patents, Trademarks, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Wireless, Patent Litigation, Patent Applications, Due Diligence, Patentability, Legal Research
Education
University of Washington 2007 — 2010
JD, Intellectual Property Law
Utah State University 1999 — 2002
BS, Electrical Engineering
Boise State University
Hawley Troxell April 2014 - Present
Pigott IP Law, PLLC April 2014 - March 2015
Perkins Coie LLP August 2012 - March 2014
Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt November 2011 - August 2012
Seed IP Law Group November 2010 - November 2011
Seed IP Law Group August 2009 - November 2010
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman June 2008 - July 2009
Micron Technology October 2005 - September 2007
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard July 2003 - October 2005
Space Dynamics Laboratory 2002 - 2002
Skills
Semiconductors, Prosecution, Copyright Law, IP, Patents, Trademarks, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Wireless, Patent Litigation, Patent Applications, Due Diligence, Patentability, Legal Research
Education
University of Washington 2007 — 2010
JD, Intellectual Property Law
Utah State University 1999 — 2002
BS, Electrical Engineering
Boise State University
Jonathan Crawford Jonathan Crawford's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience October 2009 - April 2012
Job Associate at O'Melveny & Myers LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
O'Melveny & Myers LLP May 2012 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman October 2009 - April 2012
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman June 2007 - October 2009
Santa Clara Computer & High Technology Law Journal May 2008 - May 2009
Santa Clara University August 2006 - May 2009
Hansen Information Technologies September 2003 - July 2006
Covance July 2001 - April 2003
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Patents, Analysis, Litigation Support, SQL, Patent Litigation, Licensing, Legal Writing, Legal Research
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 2006 — 2009
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
San Diego State University-California State University 1999 — 2003
BS, Computer Engineering
NorCal CrossFit
O'Melveny & Myers LLP May 2012 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman October 2009 - April 2012
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman June 2007 - October 2009
Santa Clara Computer & High Technology Law Journal May 2008 - May 2009
Santa Clara University August 2006 - May 2009
Hansen Information Technologies September 2003 - July 2006
Covance July 2001 - April 2003
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Patents, Analysis, Litigation Support, SQL, Patent Litigation, Licensing, Legal Writing, Legal Research
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 2006 — 2009
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
San Diego State University-California State University 1999 — 2003
BS, Computer Engineering
NorCal CrossFit
Marcus Hunt Marcus Hunt's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience May 2005 - February 2009
Job Intellectual Property Attorney
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Law Offices of Marcus T. Hunt June 2014 - Present
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP May 2013 - June 2014
Bozicevic, Field & Francis LLP June 2009 - April 2013
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman May 2005 - February 2009
Insight Electronics October 2000 - December 2001
National Semiconductor August 1999 - October 2000
Skills
Registered Patent..., Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Software Patents, Patent Prosecution, Patent Applications, Medical Devices, Patents, Semiconductors, Trade Secrets, Patentability, Copyright Law, Litigation, Trademarks
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 2003 — 2006
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1996 — 1999
BS, Electrical Engineering
Law Offices of Marcus T. Hunt June 2014 - Present
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP May 2013 - June 2014
Bozicevic, Field & Francis LLP June 2009 - April 2013
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman May 2005 - February 2009
Insight Electronics October 2000 - December 2001
National Semiconductor August 1999 - October 2000
Skills
Registered Patent..., Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Software Patents, Patent Prosecution, Patent Applications, Medical Devices, Patents, Semiconductors, Trade Secrets, Patentability, Copyright Law, Litigation, Trademarks
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 2003 — 2006
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1996 — 1999
BS, Electrical Engineering
Chris Willink Chris Willink's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience September 2006 - April 2008
Job Associate at Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton LLP January 2011 - Present
Townsend and Townsend and Crew LLP April 2008 - January 2011
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman September 2006 - April 2008
Broncus Technologies 2001 - 2004
ArthroCare Corporation 1998 - 2001
Skills
Patents, Medical Devices, Patent Strategy, Patent preparation, Patent Portfolio..., Patentability, Patent Analysis, Patent Prosecution, Registered Patent..., Intellectual Property, Patent Applications, Legal Advice
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 2002 — 2006
Juris Doctorate, Law
San Jose State University
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton LLP January 2011 - Present
Townsend and Townsend and Crew LLP April 2008 - January 2011
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman September 2006 - April 2008
Broncus Technologies 2001 - 2004
ArthroCare Corporation 1998 - 2001
Skills
Patents, Medical Devices, Patent Strategy, Patent preparation, Patent Portfolio..., Patentability, Patent Analysis, Patent Prosecution, Registered Patent..., Intellectual Property, Patent Applications, Legal Advice
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 2002 — 2006
Juris Doctorate, Law
San Jose State University
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Christopher Burnharte Christopher Burnharte's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience March 2005 - March 2007
Job Paralegal at Meyer IP Law Group
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Tucker Ellis LLP April 2015 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman March 2005 - March 2007
Kroger March 1989 - August 2001
Education
The George Washington University - College of Professional Studies 2015 — 2017
Master's degree, Paralegal Studies (IP emphasis)
Baker College Business and Corporate Services
BA, Entrepreneurship
San Francisco State University
Paralegal Certificate, Intellectual Property
Tucker Ellis LLP April 2015 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman March 2005 - March 2007
Kroger March 1989 - August 2001
Education
The George Washington University - College of Professional Studies 2015 — 2017
Master's degree, Paralegal Studies (IP emphasis)
Baker College Business and Corporate Services
BA, Entrepreneurship
San Francisco State University
Paralegal Certificate, Intellectual Property
Vincent Anderson Vincent Anderson's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience 2003 - November 2013
Job Patent Attorney for Apparent Inc
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Vincent Anderson Law PC November 2013 - Present
Skidger LLC November 2013 - Present
Apparent Inc November 2013 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2003 - November 2013
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2001 - 2003
Vantage Controls 1998 - 2000
Education
Willamette University College of Law 2000 — 2003
JD
Brigham Young University 1995 — 2000
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
Vincent Anderson Law PC November 2013 - Present
Skidger LLC November 2013 - Present
Apparent Inc November 2013 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2003 - November 2013
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2001 - 2003
Vantage Controls 1998 - 2000
Education
Willamette University College of Law 2000 — 2003
JD
Brigham Young University 1995 — 2000
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
Tong J. Lee Tong J. Lee's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience March 2005 - June 2013
Job Patent Attorney
Industry Law Practice
Experience
The Law Office of Tong Lee July 2013 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman March 2005 - June 2013
Fish & Richardson P.C. 2000 - 2002
Hughes Space and Communications 1997 - 2000
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patents, Patentability, Semiconductors, Patent Applications, Registered Patent..., Legal Opinions, Start-ups
Education
University of San Diego School of Law 2001 — 2004
J.D.
Cornell University
Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering
National Taiwan University
B.S., Electrical Engineering
The Law Office of Tong Lee July 2013 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman March 2005 - June 2013
Fish & Richardson P.C. 2000 - 2002
Hughes Space and Communications 1997 - 2000
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patents, Patentability, Semiconductors, Patent Applications, Registered Patent..., Legal Opinions, Start-ups
Education
University of San Diego School of Law 2001 — 2004
J.D.
Cornell University
Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering
National Taiwan University
B.S., Electrical Engineering
Wendi Rostan Wendi Rostan's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience January 2007 - May 2008
Job
Industry Pharmaceuticals
Experience
Takeda California, Inc. July 2008 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman January 2007 - May 2008
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman April 2005 - January 2007
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman February 2006 - December 2006
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman January 2001 - January 2004
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman February 2001 - May 2001
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman October 1993 - December 2000
Skills
Notary Public, Patent preparation, Intellectual Property, Patents, Compliance, Microsoft Office, Administration, Writing, Patent Prosecution, Human Resources, Training, Legal Writing, Copyright Law, Recruiting, Outlook
Education
IPLegalEd 2011 — 2011
Patent Paralegal Certificate
California State University-Fullerton - College of Business and Economics 1987 — 2000
MIS
Orange Coast College 1984 — 1987
AA
Trinity Christian College 1986 — 1986
El Modena High School
Takeda California, Inc. July 2008 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman January 2007 - May 2008
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman April 2005 - January 2007
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman February 2006 - December 2006
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman January 2001 - January 2004
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman February 2001 - May 2001
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman October 1993 - December 2000
Skills
Notary Public, Patent preparation, Intellectual Property, Patents, Compliance, Microsoft Office, Administration, Writing, Patent Prosecution, Human Resources, Training, Legal Writing, Copyright Law, Recruiting, Outlook
Education
IPLegalEd 2011 — 2011
Patent Paralegal Certificate
California State University-Fullerton - College of Business and Economics 1987 — 2000
MIS
Orange Coast College 1984 — 1987
AA
Trinity Christian College 1986 — 1986
El Modena High School
April DeSanctis Piepenburg April DeSanctis Piepenburg's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience March 2000 - Present
Job Intellectual Property Paralegal at Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman March 2000 - Present
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Patents, Prosecution, Patentability, Licensing, Invention, Patent Applications, Legal Assistance, Legal Research, Trademarks, Client Counseling, Copyright Law, Docketing, Civil Litigation, Corporate Law, Westlaw, Trials, Legal Advice, Mediation, Appeals, Due Diligence
Education
Metropolitan State College of Denver
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Human Development
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman March 2000 - Present
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Patents, Prosecution, Patentability, Licensing, Invention, Patent Applications, Legal Assistance, Legal Research, Trademarks, Client Counseling, Copyright Law, Docketing, Civil Litigation, Corporate Law, Westlaw, Trials, Legal Advice, Mediation, Appeals, Due Diligence
Education
Metropolitan State College of Denver
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Human Development
Brian Forrest Brian Forrest's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience 2000 - 2003
Job Attorney at Forrest Law Office, P.C.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Forrest Law Office, P.C. June 2009 - Present
Alleman Hall McCoy Russell & Tuttle 2006 - 2009
Marger Johnson & McCollom 2003 - 2006
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2000 - 2003
Intel 1999 - 2000
Skills
Patents, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Prosecution, Trade Secrets, Patentability, Trademarks, Licensing, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Copyright Law, Trademark Infringement, Registered Patent...
Education
Lewis & Clark Law School 1998 — 2001
J.D., Intellectual Property Law
University of Washington 1995 — 1998
B.S. Engineering, Embedded Computing/Controls
Forrest Law Office, P.C. June 2009 - Present
Alleman Hall McCoy Russell & Tuttle 2006 - 2009
Marger Johnson & McCollom 2003 - 2006
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2000 - 2003
Intel 1999 - 2000
Skills
Patents, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Prosecution, Trade Secrets, Patentability, Trademarks, Licensing, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Copyright Law, Trademark Infringement, Registered Patent...
Education
Lewis & Clark Law School 1998 — 2001
J.D., Intellectual Property Law
University of Washington 1995 — 1998
B.S. Engineering, Embedded Computing/Controls
Jamica Tipton's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience July 2014 - April 2015
Job Patent Prosecution Professional
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman July 2014 - April 2015
Haynes and Boone, LLP September 2013 - June 2014
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP September 2011 - September 2013
The District Attorney Office April 2011 - July 2011
Education
De Anza College 2010 — 2011
Paralegal Certificate
San Jose State University 2006 — 2008
B.S, Public Relations
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman July 2014 - April 2015
Haynes and Boone, LLP September 2013 - June 2014
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP September 2011 - September 2013
The District Attorney Office April 2011 - July 2011
Education
De Anza College 2010 — 2011
Paralegal Certificate
San Jose State University 2006 — 2008
B.S, Public Relations
Jane Dobkins Jane Dobkins's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience November 1999 - September 2007
Job Essential Services Broker
Industry Consumer Services
Experience
ACN July 2010 - Present
New Pipes Inc. 2011 - 2012
DLA Piper October 2007 - February 2011
Mary Kay Cosmetics 2005 - 2011
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman November 1999 - September 2007
Skills
Customer Relations, Information Technology, Career Development, Customer Service, Investments
Education
Santa Clara University
Patent Certificate, Law
ACN July 2010 - Present
New Pipes Inc. 2011 - 2012
DLA Piper October 2007 - February 2011
Mary Kay Cosmetics 2005 - 2011
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman November 1999 - September 2007
Skills
Customer Relations, Information Technology, Career Development, Customer Service, Investments
Education
Santa Clara University
Patent Certificate, Law
Joan Arbolante Joan Arbolante's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience 2007 - 2011
Job Patent Attorney at Lowenstein Sandler LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Lowenstein Sandler LLP June 2014 - Present
SAP October 2013 - May 2014
Lowenstein Sandler LLP April 2011 - September 2013
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2007 - 2011
San Francisco Superior Court 2006 - 2006
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2006 - 2006
Yahoo! 2005 - 2005
StorageWay Inc. 2000 - 2000
Legato Systems 1999 - 2000
3Com 1996 - 1999
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patents, Patent Litigation, Mediation, Litigation, Software Patents, Intellectual Property, Registered Patent..., Prosecution, Patent Applications, Trademarks, Patentability, Licensing
Education
University of San Francisco School of Law 2004 — 2007
J.D.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1991 — 1996
B.S., Electrical Engineering
Lowenstein Sandler LLP June 2014 - Present
SAP October 2013 - May 2014
Lowenstein Sandler LLP April 2011 - September 2013
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2007 - 2011
San Francisco Superior Court 2006 - 2006
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2006 - 2006
Yahoo! 2005 - 2005
StorageWay Inc. 2000 - 2000
Legato Systems 1999 - 2000
3Com 1996 - 1999
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patents, Patent Litigation, Mediation, Litigation, Software Patents, Intellectual Property, Registered Patent..., Prosecution, Patent Applications, Trademarks, Patentability, Licensing
Education
University of San Francisco School of Law 2004 — 2007
J.D.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1991 — 1996
B.S., Electrical Engineering
Hui (Harry) Wang's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience 2012 - 2015
Job Patent Attorney
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Nicholson De Vos Webster & Elliott, LLP 2015 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2012 - 2015
Chinese American Lawyers of the Bay Area 2010 - 2013
Registered with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) 2008 - 2012
Calix Inc. 2000 - 2012
Hitachi Telecom 1997 - 2000
Georgia Centers for Advanced Telecommunications Technology 1996 - 1997
The 1996 Summer Olympic Games 1996 - 1996
Skills
Patents, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Patentability, Licensing, Registered Patent..., Client Counseling, Software Patents, Invention, Patent Portfolio..., Legal Research, Due Diligence, Litigation, Legal Writing, Software Licensing, Trademarks, Telecommunications, IP, Corporate Law, Patent Litigation
Education
University of San Francisco School of Law
Juris Doctor, cum laude
Georgia Institute of Technology
M.S.E.E., Electrical Engineering
National University of Defense Technology, China
B.S., Electronic Engineering
Nicholson De Vos Webster & Elliott, LLP 2015 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2012 - 2015
Chinese American Lawyers of the Bay Area 2010 - 2013
Registered with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) 2008 - 2012
Calix Inc. 2000 - 2012
Hitachi Telecom 1997 - 2000
Georgia Centers for Advanced Telecommunications Technology 1996 - 1997
The 1996 Summer Olympic Games 1996 - 1996
Skills
Patents, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Patentability, Licensing, Registered Patent..., Client Counseling, Software Patents, Invention, Patent Portfolio..., Legal Research, Due Diligence, Litigation, Legal Writing, Software Licensing, Trademarks, Telecommunications, IP, Corporate Law, Patent Litigation
Education
University of San Francisco School of Law
Juris Doctor, cum laude
Georgia Institute of Technology
M.S.E.E., Electrical Engineering
National University of Defense Technology, China
B.S., Electronic Engineering
Tom Babbitt Tom Babbitt's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience January 1995 - Present
Job attorney at Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman January 1995 - Present
filtrol 1985 - 1989
Skills
Patents, Patentability, Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets, Registered Patent..., Licensing, Trademark Infringement, Invention, Software Patents, Prosecution, Patent Portfolio..., Client Counseling, Copyright Law, Trademarks
Education
University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law 1989 — 1992
jd
California State University-Long Beach 1985 — 1987
B.S., chemical engineering
University of California, Riverside 1985 — 1986
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman January 1995 - Present
filtrol 1985 - 1989
Skills
Patents, Patentability, Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets, Registered Patent..., Licensing, Trademark Infringement, Invention, Software Patents, Prosecution, Patent Portfolio..., Client Counseling, Copyright Law, Trademarks
Education
University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law 1989 — 1992
jd
California State University-Long Beach 1985 — 1987
B.S., chemical engineering
University of California, Riverside 1985 — 1986
Luke Kuipers Luke Kuipers's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience 2008 - 2008
Job Patent Counsel at Fitbit
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Fitbit April 2015 - Present
Hewlett-Packard April 2014 - April 2015
Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner July 2011 - March 2014
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP August 2010 - July 2011
Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner October 2009 - July 2010
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2008 - 2008
Finisar 2007 - 2007
Boeing 2004 - 2006
Analog Devices 2002 - 2004
Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Simulations, Patent Prosecution, Embedded Systems, Algorithms, Signal Processing, Prosecution, Patentability, Trademarks, Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets, Software Patents
Education
University of Notre Dame Law School 2006 — 2009
J.D.
University of Southern California 2004 — 2006
M.S., Computer Science
Boston University 1999 — 2003
Bachelors, Computer Science
Uxbridge
Fitbit April 2015 - Present
Hewlett-Packard April 2014 - April 2015
Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner July 2011 - March 2014
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP August 2010 - July 2011
Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner October 2009 - July 2010
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2008 - 2008
Finisar 2007 - 2007
Boeing 2004 - 2006
Analog Devices 2002 - 2004
Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Simulations, Patent Prosecution, Embedded Systems, Algorithms, Signal Processing, Prosecution, Patentability, Trademarks, Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets, Software Patents
Education
University of Notre Dame Law School 2006 — 2009
J.D.
University of Southern California 2004 — 2006
M.S., Computer Science
Boston University 1999 — 2003
Bachelors, Computer Science
Uxbridge
Jessica Cantrall Jessica Cantrall's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience October 2006 - July 2008
Job Intellectual Property Coordinator at Tucker Ellis LLP
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Tucker Ellis LLP January 2014 - Present
PikHome July 2011 - December 2013
Empty Aisle, LLC June 2011 - December 2011
Fay Sharpe June 2009 - June 2011
Berkman Gordon Murray & De Van February 2009 - May 2009
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman October 2006 - July 2008
Advanté Advertising, Inc. September 2005 - July 2006
Skills
Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Social Media, Contract Negotiation, Social Networking, Venture Capital
Education
Santa Clara University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English
Santa Clara University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English, English Language and Literature/Letters
Tucker Ellis LLP January 2014 - Present
PikHome July 2011 - December 2013
Empty Aisle, LLC June 2011 - December 2011
Fay Sharpe June 2009 - June 2011
Berkman Gordon Murray & De Van February 2009 - May 2009
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman October 2006 - July 2008
Advanté Advertising, Inc. September 2005 - July 2006
Skills
Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Social Media, Contract Negotiation, Social Networking, Venture Capital
Education
Santa Clara University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English
Santa Clara University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English, English Language and Literature/Letters
Dejia Burdick's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience June 2013 - Present
Job Patent Paralegal & IP Services Specialist
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman June 2013 - Present
Coastal Women's Health Care October 2010 - May 2013
Frommer Lawrence & Haug LLP April 2010 - June 2010
Darby & Darby PC November 2007 - June 2010
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Process Improvement, Patents, Legal Administration, Paralegals, Patentability, Organizational..., Multi Tasking, Foreign Filing, Client Liaison, Docketing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
Education
Green River Community College 2002 — 2005
Associate of Arts (A.A.)
Auburn Senior High School 1998 — 2002
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman June 2013 - Present
Coastal Women's Health Care October 2010 - May 2013
Frommer Lawrence & Haug LLP April 2010 - June 2010
Darby & Darby PC November 2007 - June 2010
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Process Improvement, Patents, Legal Administration, Paralegals, Patentability, Organizational..., Multi Tasking, Foreign Filing, Client Liaison, Docketing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
Education
Green River Community College 2002 — 2005
Associate of Arts (A.A.)
Auburn Senior High School 1998 — 2002
William Jaffe William Jaffe's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience August 2005 - Present
Job Attorney at Law (Registered Patent Attorney)
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman August 2005 - Present
TRW (acquired by Northrop Grumman Corporation) May 2001 - April 2002
Radix Technologies July 2000 - April 2001
Skills
Patents, Patent Prosecution, Patent Applications
Education
University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law 2002 — 2005
Juris Doctor, Law
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1995 — 2000
BS, Mathematics and Computer Science
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman August 2005 - Present
TRW (acquired by Northrop Grumman Corporation) May 2001 - April 2002
Radix Technologies July 2000 - April 2001
Skills
Patents, Patent Prosecution, Patent Applications
Education
University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law 2002 — 2005
Juris Doctor, Law
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1995 — 2000
BS, Mathematics and Computer Science
Brian Hickman's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience 1994 - 1997
Job
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Hickman Palermo Becker Bingham March 2000 - Present
McDermott Will and Emery 1998 - 2000
Lowe, Price, LeBlanc & Becker September 1997 - January 1999
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 1994 - 1997
Foley & Lardner LLP September 1991 - December 1993
Rosenblum, Parish & Bacigalupi 1989 - 1989
Skills
Trade Secrets, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Licensing, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Software Patents, Copyright Law, Patentability, Trademarks, Prosecution, Registered Patent..., Software Licensing, Patent Applications, Trademark Infringement, Invention, Client Counseling, Legal Opinions, Litigation, Legal Writing, Cyberlaw, Legal Research, Patent Portfolio..., Unfair Competition, Intellectual Asset..., Due Diligence, Legal Assistance, Privacy Law, Copyright Infringement
Education
University of California, Berkeley - School of Law 1988 — 1991
J.D., Law
Brigham Young University 1982 — 1988
B.S., Computer Science
Tustin High School 1978 — 1982
Hickman Palermo Becker Bingham March 2000 - Present
McDermott Will and Emery 1998 - 2000
Lowe, Price, LeBlanc & Becker September 1997 - January 1999
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 1994 - 1997
Foley & Lardner LLP September 1991 - December 1993
Rosenblum, Parish & Bacigalupi 1989 - 1989
Skills
Trade Secrets, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Licensing, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Software Patents, Copyright Law, Patentability, Trademarks, Prosecution, Registered Patent..., Software Licensing, Patent Applications, Trademark Infringement, Invention, Client Counseling, Legal Opinions, Litigation, Legal Writing, Cyberlaw, Legal Research, Patent Portfolio..., Unfair Competition, Intellectual Asset..., Due Diligence, Legal Assistance, Privacy Law, Copyright Infringement
Education
University of California, Berkeley - School of Law 1988 — 1991
J.D., Law
Brigham Young University 1982 — 1988
B.S., Computer Science
Tustin High School 1978 — 1982
Gayle Bekish's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience 2004 - 2009
Job Gerontology Consultant
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
Portland Community College August 2011 - Present
Oregon DHS / Aging and Disabilities May 2012 - July 2013
BSTZ June 2004 - July 2009
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2004 - 2009
Gateway, Inc April 1999 - June 2004
Gateway Computers 1999 - 2004
Belle of Sioux City Casino May 1996 - November 1998
Skills
Patents, Patent Prosecution, Prosecution, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Contract Negotiation, Litigation Management, Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets, Filing, Corporate Governance, Legal Assistance, Litigation Support, Legal Research, Trademarks, Bankruptcy, Copyright Law, Westlaw, Patent Applications, Privacy Law, Due Diligence, Trademark Infringement, Patentability, Litigation, Mediation, Legal Documents, Software Licensing, Employment Law
Education
Portland Community College 2010 — 2014
Associate's degree, Gerontology
American Institute of Paralegal Studies 2004 — 2005
paralegal
WITCC 2003 — 2004
Legal Secratary
Portland Community College August 2011 - Present
Oregon DHS / Aging and Disabilities May 2012 - July 2013
BSTZ June 2004 - July 2009
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2004 - 2009
Gateway, Inc April 1999 - June 2004
Gateway Computers 1999 - 2004
Belle of Sioux City Casino May 1996 - November 1998
Skills
Patents, Patent Prosecution, Prosecution, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Contract Negotiation, Litigation Management, Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets, Filing, Corporate Governance, Legal Assistance, Litigation Support, Legal Research, Trademarks, Bankruptcy, Copyright Law, Westlaw, Patent Applications, Privacy Law, Due Diligence, Trademark Infringement, Patentability, Litigation, Mediation, Legal Documents, Software Licensing, Employment Law
Education
Portland Community College 2010 — 2014
Associate's degree, Gerontology
American Institute of Paralegal Studies 2004 — 2005
paralegal
WITCC 2003 — 2004
Legal Secratary
Andrew DeLizio's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience August 2001 - March 2003
Job Patent Attorney at DeLizio Law, PLLC
Industry Law Practice
Experience
DeLizio Law, PLLC (www.deliziolaw.com) September 2006 - Present
Schwegman Lundberg Woessner & Kluth, P.A. April 2003 - August 2006
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman August 2001 - March 2003
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patents, Intellectual Property, Due Diligence, Litigation Support, Patentability, Software Patents, Licensing, Client Counseling, Registered Patent..., Patent Applications, Patent Portfolio...
Education
University of Houston Law Center 1998 — 2001
JD, Law
University of Houston 1996 — 2001
M.S., Computer Science
Midwestern State University 1995 — 1997
M.A., Political Science
Midwestern State University 1990 — 1995
B.S., Computer Science
DeLizio Law, PLLC (www.deliziolaw.com) September 2006 - Present
Schwegman Lundberg Woessner & Kluth, P.A. April 2003 - August 2006
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman August 2001 - March 2003
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patents, Intellectual Property, Due Diligence, Litigation Support, Patentability, Software Patents, Licensing, Client Counseling, Registered Patent..., Patent Applications, Patent Portfolio...
Education
University of Houston Law Center 1998 — 2001
JD, Law
University of Houston 1996 — 2001
M.S., Computer Science
Midwestern State University 1995 — 1997
M.A., Political Science
Midwestern State University 1990 — 1995
B.S., Computer Science
Lloyd Pollard's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience 2004 - 2006
Job Patent and Trademark Attorney
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Ganz Pollard LLC March 2010 - Present
Klarquist Sparkman, LLP January 2007 - March 2010
Intel Corporation August 2004 - December 2006
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2004 - 2006
Intel Corporation March 1997 - August 2004
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patents, Start-ups, Trademarks, Patent Applications, Prosecution, Legal Writing, Patentability, Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Licensing, Technology Transfer, Trade Secrets, Invention, Copyright Law
Education
Lewis & Clark Law School 2004 — 2007
J.D., Law
University of Arizona 1994 — 1997
M.S., Mechanical Engineering
Ganz Pollard LLC March 2010 - Present
Klarquist Sparkman, LLP January 2007 - March 2010
Intel Corporation August 2004 - December 2006
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2004 - 2006
Intel Corporation March 1997 - August 2004
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patents, Start-ups, Trademarks, Patent Applications, Prosecution, Legal Writing, Patentability, Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Licensing, Technology Transfer, Trade Secrets, Invention, Copyright Law
Education
Lewis & Clark Law School 2004 — 2007
J.D., Law
University of Arizona 1994 — 1997
M.S., Mechanical Engineering
Alin Corie's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience 1999 - 2002
Job IP Strategy Lead Connectivity (Microsoft IPG)
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Microsoft 2013 - Present
QUALCOMM Incorporated 2007 - 2013
Stattler / Suh, PC 2005 - 2007
PatentLabs 2002 - 2005
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 1999 - 2002
Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Patentability, Copyright Law, Legal Assistance, Patent Prosecution, Trade Secrets, Licensing, Corporate Law, Joint Ventures, Legal Writing, Prosecution, Business Transactions, Legal Research, Invention, Trademarks, Non-disclosure..., Litigation Support, Due Diligence, Litigation, Privacy Law, Software Licensing
Education
Marquette University Law School 1995 — 1998
JD, Law
1986 — 1991
BS/MS, EE, Microprocessors, Industrial Automation
Microsoft 2013 - Present
QUALCOMM Incorporated 2007 - 2013
Stattler / Suh, PC 2005 - 2007
PatentLabs 2002 - 2005
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 1999 - 2002
Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Patentability, Copyright Law, Legal Assistance, Patent Prosecution, Trade Secrets, Licensing, Corporate Law, Joint Ventures, Legal Writing, Prosecution, Business Transactions, Legal Research, Invention, Trademarks, Non-disclosure..., Litigation Support, Due Diligence, Litigation, Privacy Law, Software Licensing
Education
Marquette University Law School 1995 — 1998
JD, Law
1986 — 1991
BS/MS, EE, Microprocessors, Industrial Automation
Joe Chern's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience 2009 - 2009
Job Intellectual Property Attorney
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP June 2012 - Present
One LLP 2011 - June 2012
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2009 - 2009
Cubic Defense Corporation October 2005 - July 2007
UCSD June 2005 - March 2007
Skills
Intellectual Property, Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Civil Litigation, Copyright Law, Trade Secrets, Licensing, Patents, Commercial Litigation, Trials, Corporate Law, Mediation, Litigation Support, Appeals, Westlaw
Education
Chapman University, School of Law 2007 — 2010
JD, Law
University of California, San Diego 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Computer and Electrical Engineering
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP June 2012 - Present
One LLP 2011 - June 2012
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2009 - 2009
Cubic Defense Corporation October 2005 - July 2007
UCSD June 2005 - March 2007
Skills
Intellectual Property, Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Civil Litigation, Copyright Law, Trade Secrets, Licensing, Patents, Commercial Litigation, Trials, Corporate Law, Mediation, Litigation Support, Appeals, Westlaw
Education
Chapman University, School of Law 2007 — 2010
JD, Law
University of California, San Diego 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Computer and Electrical Engineering
Will Hickman's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience 2001 - 2003
Job Senior Legal Counsel, LNG at Shell Oil Company
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Shell Oil Company April 2012 - Present
Shell November 2004 - April 2012
Shell Canada Products March 2011 - December 2011
City of Bellaire November 2005 - March 2011
Haynes and Boone, LLP 2002 - 2004
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2001 - 2003
Skills
Agreements, Procurement, Midstream, Shale Gas, LNG, Contract Negotiation, Oil/Gas, Patents, Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property..., Trademarks, Trade Secrets, Corporate Law, Upstream, Energy Industry, Joint Ventures, Licensing, Petroleum, Patent Prosecution, Gas, Start-ups, Downstream Oil & Gas, Due Diligence, Arbitration, Energy, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Governance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Employment Law, Oil & Gas
Education
University of Houston Law Center 2004 — 2007
LLM
University of Houston Law Center 1998 — 2001
Juris Doctor
Texas A&M University 1992 — 1997
Bachelor of Science
Texas A&M University 1992 — 1997
Bachelor of Science
Shell Oil Company April 2012 - Present
Shell November 2004 - April 2012
Shell Canada Products March 2011 - December 2011
City of Bellaire November 2005 - March 2011
Haynes and Boone, LLP 2002 - 2004
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2001 - 2003
Skills
Agreements, Procurement, Midstream, Shale Gas, LNG, Contract Negotiation, Oil/Gas, Patents, Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property..., Trademarks, Trade Secrets, Corporate Law, Upstream, Energy Industry, Joint Ventures, Licensing, Petroleum, Patent Prosecution, Gas, Start-ups, Downstream Oil & Gas, Due Diligence, Arbitration, Energy, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Governance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Employment Law, Oil & Gas
Education
University of Houston Law Center 2004 — 2007
LLM
University of Houston Law Center 1998 — 2001
Juris Doctor
Texas A&M University 1992 — 1997
Bachelor of Science
Texas A&M University 1992 — 1997
Bachelor of Science
Casey Hayes's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience August 2006 - August 2007
Job Senior Calendar Specialist at O'Melveny & Myers LLP
Industry Legal Services
Experience
O'Melveny & Myers LLP October 2007 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman August 2006 - August 2007
The Jim Henson Company August 2005 - November 2005
Kominiarek Bresler Harvick & Gudmundson, LLC January 2000 - June 2005
Artists' Frame Service October 1995 - January 2000
Skills
Litigation, Intellectual Property, Patents, Outlook, Civil Litigation, Research, Legal Assistance, Corporate Law, Social Media, Patent Prosecution, Trademarks, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Litigation Support, Document Review
Education
Culver Stockton College 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
O'Melveny & Myers LLP October 2007 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman August 2006 - August 2007
The Jim Henson Company August 2005 - November 2005
Kominiarek Bresler Harvick & Gudmundson, LLC January 2000 - June 2005
Artists' Frame Service October 1995 - January 2000
Skills
Litigation, Intellectual Property, Patents, Outlook, Civil Litigation, Research, Legal Assistance, Corporate Law, Social Media, Patent Prosecution, Trademarks, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Litigation Support, Document Review
Education
Culver Stockton College 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
Julia Tanase's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience May 2006 - August 2006
Job Patent Counsel at Technicolor (Thomson Licensing LLC)
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Technicolor (Thomson Licensing LLC) May 2014 - Present
Kenyon & Kenyon March 2012 - May 2014
Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP September 2008 - February 2012
Cooley Godward Kronish LLP May 2007 - August 2007
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman May 2006 - August 2006
Lacasse and Associates January 2004 - May 2005
Skills
Patent Drafting, Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Motion Drafting, Intellectual Property, Due Diligence, Patents, Intellectual Property..., Motions, Prosecution, Litigation, Patentability, Trade Secrets, Copyright Law, Licensing, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Trademark Infringement
Education
Fordham University School of Law 2005 — 2008
JD, Law
Carnegie Mellon University 2003 — 2003
M.S., Computer and Electrical Engineering
Carnegie Mellon University 1999 — 2003
B.S., Computer and Electrical Engineering
Monta Vista High School 1995 — 1999
Technicolor (Thomson Licensing LLC) May 2014 - Present
Kenyon & Kenyon March 2012 - May 2014
Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP September 2008 - February 2012
Cooley Godward Kronish LLP May 2007 - August 2007
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman May 2006 - August 2006
Lacasse and Associates January 2004 - May 2005
Skills
Patent Drafting, Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Motion Drafting, Intellectual Property, Due Diligence, Patents, Intellectual Property..., Motions, Prosecution, Litigation, Patentability, Trade Secrets, Copyright Law, Licensing, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Trademark Infringement
Education
Fordham University School of Law 2005 — 2008
JD, Law
Carnegie Mellon University 2003 — 2003
M.S., Computer and Electrical Engineering
Carnegie Mellon University 1999 — 2003
B.S., Computer and Electrical Engineering
Monta Vista High School 1995 — 1999
Melissa Haapala's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience May 2001 - January 2003
Job Administrative Patent Judge at USPTO
Industry Law Practice
Experience
USPTO November 2014 - Present
Ricoh December 2009 - November 2014
Sun Microsystems September 2005 - December 2009
Townsend and Townsend and Crew January 2004 - September 2005
Dahl & Osterloth January 2003 - January 2004
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman May 2001 - January 2003
StorageTek 1994 - 2001
Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property..., Patent Portfolio..., Patent Analysis, litigation management, Copyright Law, Licensing, Litigation Management, Trade Secrets, Software Licensing, Trademarks, Patent Litigation, IT law, Litigation
Education
University of Denver 1999 — 2001
J.D.
Regis University 1996 — 1999
Master of Science, Comuter Information Systems
University of Colorado Boulder 1995 — 1995
BS, Applied Mathematics with Computer Science
USPTO November 2014 - Present
Ricoh December 2009 - November 2014
Sun Microsystems September 2005 - December 2009
Townsend and Townsend and Crew January 2004 - September 2005
Dahl & Osterloth January 2003 - January 2004
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman May 2001 - January 2003
StorageTek 1994 - 2001
Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property..., Patent Portfolio..., Patent Analysis, litigation management, Copyright Law, Licensing, Litigation Management, Trade Secrets, Software Licensing, Trademarks, Patent Litigation, IT law, Litigation
Education
University of Denver 1999 — 2001
J.D.
Regis University 1996 — 1999
Master of Science, Comuter Information Systems
University of Colorado Boulder 1995 — 1995
BS, Applied Mathematics with Computer Science
Silvia Rusnac's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience June 2008 - August 2008
Job Patent Attorney at Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner April 2012 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman June 2008 - August 2008
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman June 2007 - August 2007
BorderWare Technologies 1998 - 2001
iPass February 1997 - August 1998
Mission of the Republic of Moldova to the United Nations May 1997 - August 1997
Technical Assistance to CIS (TACIS-Moldova) March 1995 - July 1995
Freelance January 1990 - July 1995
IFES January 1994 - July 1994
Skills
Software Patents, Patentability, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Patents, Registered Patent..., Patent Applications, Prosecution
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 2005 — 2009
Juris Doctor
University of Oxford 2006 — 2006
Comparative Media Law and Policy
Murray State University 1995 — 1997
B.Sc., Computer Science
1992 — 1995
Computer Science
Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner April 2012 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman June 2008 - August 2008
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman June 2007 - August 2007
BorderWare Technologies 1998 - 2001
iPass February 1997 - August 1998
Mission of the Republic of Moldova to the United Nations May 1997 - August 1997
Technical Assistance to CIS (TACIS-Moldova) March 1995 - July 1995
Freelance January 1990 - July 1995
IFES January 1994 - July 1994
Skills
Software Patents, Patentability, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Patents, Registered Patent..., Patent Applications, Prosecution
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 2005 — 2009
Juris Doctor
University of Oxford 2006 — 2006
Comparative Media Law and Policy
Murray State University 1995 — 1997
B.Sc., Computer Science
1992 — 1995
Computer Science
Linh-Han Hoang Nguyen's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience January 2013 - Present
Job Partner at Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman January 2013 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman September 2007 - January 2013
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Litigation Support, Patent preparation, Patents, Prosecution, Litigation, Legal Opinions, Patent Litigation, Patentability, Copyright Law, Trademarks, Patent Applications, Licensing, Courts, Legal Research
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2005 — 2007
J.D., Law
Universidad de Cantabria 2005 — 2005
Law
Whittier Law School 2004 — 2005
Law
McGill University 2000 — 2004
B.Eng, Electrical Engineering
Marianopolis College 1998 — 2000
DEC, Health Sciences
Ecole d'education internationale (EEI) 1993 — 1998
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman January 2013 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman September 2007 - January 2013
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Litigation Support, Patent preparation, Patents, Prosecution, Litigation, Legal Opinions, Patent Litigation, Patentability, Copyright Law, Trademarks, Patent Applications, Licensing, Courts, Legal Research
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2005 — 2007
J.D., Law
Universidad de Cantabria 2005 — 2005
Law
Whittier Law School 2004 — 2005
Law
McGill University 2000 — 2004
B.Eng, Electrical Engineering
Marianopolis College 1998 — 2000
DEC, Health Sciences
Ecole d'education internationale (EEI) 1993 — 1998
Paul Mendonsa's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience January 2004 - Present
Job Partner at Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman January 2004 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman August 1997 - December 2003
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman May 1995 - August 1997
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 1994 — 1997
JD, Law
Brigham Young University 1989 — 1994
BS, Electrical Engineering
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman January 2004 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman August 1997 - December 2003
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman May 1995 - August 1997
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 1994 — 1997
JD, Law
Brigham Young University 1989 — 1994
BS, Electrical Engineering
Eugene Han's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience December 2004 - May 2005
Job Intellectual Property Counsel for O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
O'Reilly Auto Parts June 2008 - Present
Shughart Thomson & Kilroy November 2005 - June 2008
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman December 2004 - May 2005
Pillsbury Winthrop, LLP September 2001 - December 2004
Skills
Intellectual Property, Litigation, Trade Secrets, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Patents, Corporate Law, Patent Litigation, Trademarks, Patent Prosecution, Securities Regulation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Patentability, Copyright Law, Litigation Management
Education
Boston College Law School 1998 — 2001
J.D., Law
University of California, Los Angeles 1988 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology
O'Reilly Auto Parts June 2008 - Present
Shughart Thomson & Kilroy November 2005 - June 2008
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman December 2004 - May 2005
Pillsbury Winthrop, LLP September 2001 - December 2004
Skills
Intellectual Property, Litigation, Trade Secrets, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Patents, Corporate Law, Patent Litigation, Trademarks, Patent Prosecution, Securities Regulation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Patentability, Copyright Law, Litigation Management
Education
Boston College Law School 1998 — 2001
J.D., Law
University of California, Los Angeles 1988 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology
Bill Alford's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience February 1999 - September 2006
Job Intellectual Property Attorney
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Alford Law Group, Inc. July 2008 - Present
Orion Law Group, PLC October 2006 - June 2008
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman February 1999 - September 2006
Cirrus Logic 1990 - 1994
Skills
Patents, Trademarks, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets, Prosecution, Patentability, Copyright Law, Commercial Litigation, Legal Writing, Trademark Infringement, Corporate Law
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law
JD, Intellectual Property Law
University of California, Irvine
MS, Electrical Engineering
University of California, Irvine
BS, Electrical Engineering
University of Southern California
MBA, Finance
Alford Law Group, Inc. July 2008 - Present
Orion Law Group, PLC October 2006 - June 2008
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman February 1999 - September 2006
Cirrus Logic 1990 - 1994
Skills
Patents, Trademarks, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets, Prosecution, Patentability, Copyright Law, Commercial Litigation, Legal Writing, Trademark Infringement, Corporate Law
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law
JD, Intellectual Property Law
University of California, Irvine
MS, Electrical Engineering
University of California, Irvine
BS, Electrical Engineering
University of Southern California
MBA, Finance
Susan Manriquez's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience January 2001 - Present
Job Legal Assistant at Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman January 2001 - Present
Education
El Camino College 1985 — 1988
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman January 2001 - Present
Education
El Camino College 1985 — 1988
Kim Leung's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience March 2010 - July 2011
Job Associate at Fish & Richardson
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Fish & Richardson P.C. July 2011 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman March 2010 - July 2011
Office of the General Counsel - University of Nevada, Las Vegas August 2008 - December 2008
Supreme Court of Nevada May 2008 - August 2008
Information Systems Laboratories, Inc. September 2003 - August 2006
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patents, Trademarks, Patent Litigation, Copyright Law, Appeals, Legal Writing, Intellectual Property, Legal Research, Prosecution, Patent Applications
Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law 2006 — 2009
JD, Cum Laude, Intellectual Property Law
San Diego State University-California State University 2004 — 2006
MS, Electrical Engineering
University of California, Los Angeles 2000 — 2003
BS, Electrical Engineering
Fish & Richardson P.C. July 2011 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman March 2010 - July 2011
Office of the General Counsel - University of Nevada, Las Vegas August 2008 - December 2008
Supreme Court of Nevada May 2008 - August 2008
Information Systems Laboratories, Inc. September 2003 - August 2006
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patents, Trademarks, Patent Litigation, Copyright Law, Appeals, Legal Writing, Intellectual Property, Legal Research, Prosecution, Patent Applications
Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law 2006 — 2009
JD, Cum Laude, Intellectual Property Law
San Diego State University-California State University 2004 — 2006
MS, Electrical Engineering
University of California, Los Angeles 2000 — 2003
BS, Electrical Engineering
Brent Vecchia's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience September 1999 - March 2014
Job Patent Agent at Vecchia Patent Agent LLC
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Vecchia Patent Agent LLC May 2014 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman September 1999 - March 2014
KBR, Inc. February 1996 - August 1999
Colorado School of Mines September 1993 - May 1996
Skills
Intellectual Property, Invention, Patent Portfolio..., Registered Patent..., Patents, Optics, Patent Prosecution, Patentability, Patent Litigation, Prosecution, Litigation Support
Education
Colorado School of Mines 1989 — 1998
B.S. and M.S., Chemical Engineering
Vecchia Patent Agent LLC May 2014 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman September 1999 - March 2014
KBR, Inc. February 1996 - August 1999
Colorado School of Mines September 1993 - May 1996
Skills
Intellectual Property, Invention, Patent Portfolio..., Registered Patent..., Patents, Optics, Patent Prosecution, Patentability, Patent Litigation, Prosecution, Litigation Support
Education
Colorado School of Mines 1989 — 1998
B.S. and M.S., Chemical Engineering
Vanessa Yazicigil's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience May 2012 - Present
Job Attorney at Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman May 2012 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman August 2011 - May 2012
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman June 2011 - August 2011
Swider Medeiros Haver LLP January 2010 - May 2010
White & Case in Ankara (Cakmak Avukatlik Burosu) June 2009 - July 2009
Intel August 2006 - July 2008
Intel January 2005 - January 2006
Portland State University April 2003 - December 2004
Oregon Graduate Institute February 2000 - August 2001
Skills
Registered Patent Agent, Patent Prosecution, Patents, Intellectual Property, Legal Research, Trademarks, Patent Litigation..., Patent Applications, Software Patents, Registered Patent..., Client Counseling, Patent Portfolio..., Mobile Communications, Invention, Licensing, Litigation Support, Patentability, Legal Writing
Education
Lewis & Clark Law School 2008 — 2011
J.D., Law
Century High School
Portland State University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman May 2012 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman August 2011 - May 2012
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman June 2011 - August 2011
Swider Medeiros Haver LLP January 2010 - May 2010
White & Case in Ankara (Cakmak Avukatlik Burosu) June 2009 - July 2009
Intel August 2006 - July 2008
Intel January 2005 - January 2006
Portland State University April 2003 - December 2004
Oregon Graduate Institute February 2000 - August 2001
Skills
Registered Patent Agent, Patent Prosecution, Patents, Intellectual Property, Legal Research, Trademarks, Patent Litigation..., Patent Applications, Software Patents, Registered Patent..., Client Counseling, Patent Portfolio..., Mobile Communications, Invention, Licensing, Litigation Support, Patentability, Legal Writing
Education
Lewis & Clark Law School 2008 — 2011
J.D., Law
Century High School
Portland State University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering
Dag Johansen's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience 1992 - 2000
Job Patent Attorney
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Bay Technology Law March 2009 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 1992 - 2000
Skills
Patent Litigation, Patentability, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Trade Secrets, Registered Patent..., Patent Applications, Licensing, Start-ups, Litigation, Patents, Trademarks
Education
University of California, Hastings College of the Law 1989 — 1992
J.D., Patent Law
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1983 — 1987
B.S.E., Computer and Systems Engineering
Bay Technology Law March 2009 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 1992 - 2000
Skills
Patent Litigation, Patentability, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Trade Secrets, Registered Patent..., Patent Applications, Licensing, Start-ups, Litigation, Patents, Trademarks
Education
University of California, Hastings College of the Law 1989 — 1992
J.D., Patent Law
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1983 — 1987
B.S.E., Computer and Systems Engineering
Chris Moolekamp's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience June 2010 - July 2015
Job Patent Docket Specialist at Fenwick & West
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Fenwick & West July 2015 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman June 2010 - July 2015
Education
San Jose State University 2001 — 2006
BA, History
Fenwick & West July 2015 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman June 2010 - July 2015
Education
San Jose State University 2001 — 2006
BA, History
Brandon Zlotnick's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience 1998 - 1999
Job Attorney at Law Offices of Michael A. Haskel
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Law Offices of Michael A. Haskel January 2005 - Present
Law Offices of Michael Haskel January 2005 - Present
Esseks, Hefter & Angel September 2002 - December 2003
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 1998 - 1999
Skills
Litigation, Appeals, Legal Writing
Education
New York University School of Law 1999 — 2002
J.D., Law
University of California, Berkeley 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics
Mountain View High School
Graham Middle School
Law Offices of Michael A. Haskel January 2005 - Present
Law Offices of Michael Haskel January 2005 - Present
Esseks, Hefter & Angel September 2002 - December 2003
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 1998 - 1999
Skills
Litigation, Appeals, Legal Writing
Education
New York University School of Law 1999 — 2002
J.D., Law
University of California, Berkeley 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics
Mountain View High School
Graham Middle School
Henock Gessesse's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience 1995 - 1998
Job Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, Legal at Broadcom
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Broadcom February 2003 - Present
Ciena January 2000 - February 2003
Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison January 1998 - January 2000
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 1995 - 1998
Skills
Start-ups, Copyright Law, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Employment Law, IP, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Mergers, Negotiation, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Patentability, Patents, Privacy Law, Software Licensing, Strategic Partnerships, Trade Secrets, Trademarks
Education
Georgetown University Law Center 1994 — 1997
JD, law
University of California, Berkeley 1987 — 1992
BS, Elec. Eng & Computer Science
Broadcom February 2003 - Present
Ciena January 2000 - February 2003
Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison January 1998 - January 2000
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 1995 - 1998
Skills
Start-ups, Copyright Law, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Employment Law, IP, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Mergers, Negotiation, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Patentability, Patents, Privacy Law, Software Licensing, Strategic Partnerships, Trade Secrets, Trademarks
Education
Georgetown University Law Center 1994 — 1997
JD, law
University of California, Berkeley 1987 — 1992
BS, Elec. Eng & Computer Science
Scott Waite's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience 2006 - 2007
Job Associate at Meyertons, Hood, Kivlin, Kowert & Goetzel, P.C.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Meyertons, Hood, Kivlin, Kowert & Goetzel, P.C. July 2012 - Present
Quinn Emanuel April 2012 - July 2012
Scott Waite Law October 2007 - July 2012
ContentGuard October 2007 - November 2011
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2006 - 2007
Loyola Law School 2003 - 2007
United States Patent & Trademark Office June 2002 - May 2003
Argon Corporation 2001 - 2002
Skills
Patent Portfolio..., Claim Charts, Patent Prosecution, Patents, Intellectual Property, Telecommunications, Microsoft Office, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Licensing, Patent preparation, Trademark Prosecution, Electronics, Analysis, Prosecution, Electrical, Patent Drafting, Invention, Patentability, Wireless, Portfolio Management, Patent Portfolio..., Patent Strategy, Software Patents, Business Methods, Legal Opinions, Intellectual Property..., Trademarks, Litigation Support, Due Diligence, Start-ups, Trade Secrets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Registered Patent...
Education
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University 2004 — 2007
JD, Intellectual Property
American University, Washington College of Law 2003 — 2004
Law
George Mason University 2001 — 2003
MS, Telecommunications Engineering
Meyertons, Hood, Kivlin, Kowert & Goetzel, P.C. July 2012 - Present
Quinn Emanuel April 2012 - July 2012
Scott Waite Law October 2007 - July 2012
ContentGuard October 2007 - November 2011
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2006 - 2007
Loyola Law School 2003 - 2007
United States Patent & Trademark Office June 2002 - May 2003
Argon Corporation 2001 - 2002
Skills
Patent Portfolio..., Claim Charts, Patent Prosecution, Patents, Intellectual Property, Telecommunications, Microsoft Office, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Licensing, Patent preparation, Trademark Prosecution, Electronics, Analysis, Prosecution, Electrical, Patent Drafting, Invention, Patentability, Wireless, Portfolio Management, Patent Portfolio..., Patent Strategy, Software Patents, Business Methods, Legal Opinions, Intellectual Property..., Trademarks, Litigation Support, Due Diligence, Start-ups, Trade Secrets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Registered Patent...
Education
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University 2004 — 2007
JD, Intellectual Property
American University, Washington College of Law 2003 — 2004
Law
George Mason University 2001 — 2003
MS, Telecommunications Engineering
Brad Bereznak's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience 1988 - 2001
Job Owner, Law Offices of Bradley J. Bereznak
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Law Offices of Bradley J. Bereznak October 2001 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 1988 - 2001
AMD August 1982 - May 1987
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patents, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Trademarks, Licensing, Patentability, Trade Secrets, Prosecution, Litigation, Patent Applications, Invention, Legal Writing, Start-ups, Semiconductors
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 1985 — 1988
JD, Law
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1981 — 1982
MSEE, Electrical Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1978 — 1981
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
Illinois State University 1977 — 1978
University of Illinois at Chicago 1976 — 1977
Law Offices of Bradley J. Bereznak October 2001 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 1988 - 2001
AMD August 1982 - May 1987
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patents, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Trademarks, Licensing, Patentability, Trade Secrets, Prosecution, Litigation, Patent Applications, Invention, Legal Writing, Start-ups, Semiconductors
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 1985 — 1988
JD, Law
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1981 — 1982
MSEE, Electrical Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1978 — 1981
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
Illinois State University 1977 — 1978
University of Illinois at Chicago 1976 — 1977
Andre Gibbs's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience September 2000 - October 2004
Job Senior Counsel at VCE Company, LLC
Industry Legal Services
Experience
VCE Company, LLC May 2013 - Present
IBM November 2004 - May 2013
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman September 2000 - October 2004
Intel September 1995 - August 1997
CACI - FEDERAL (FORMERLY SOFTECH, INC) June 1991 - September 1995
Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Licensing, Trademarks, Software Patents, Due Diligence, Copyright Law, Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Writing, Software Licensing, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Privacy Law, Joint Ventures, Data Privacy, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Patent Litigation, Mediation, Legal Advice, Employment Law
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 1997 — 2000
JD, Law
University of Dayton 1992 — 1995
MS, Computer Science
University of Dayton 1987 — 1991
BS in Business Administration, Management Information Systems
Central State University 1986 — 1987
Walnut Hills High School 1980 — 1986
VCE Company, LLC May 2013 - Present
IBM November 2004 - May 2013
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman September 2000 - October 2004
Intel September 1995 - August 1997
CACI - FEDERAL (FORMERLY SOFTECH, INC) June 1991 - September 1995
Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Licensing, Trademarks, Software Patents, Due Diligence, Copyright Law, Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Writing, Software Licensing, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Privacy Law, Joint Ventures, Data Privacy, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Patent Litigation, Mediation, Legal Advice, Employment Law
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 1997 — 2000
JD, Law
University of Dayton 1992 — 1995
MS, Computer Science
University of Dayton 1987 — 1991
BS in Business Administration, Management Information Systems
Central State University 1986 — 1987
Walnut Hills High School 1980 — 1986
Stanley Sokoloff's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience June 1975 - Present
Job Of Counsel at Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman June 1975 - Present
Skills
Licensing Agreements, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Trademark Prosecution, Intellectual Property..., Trademarks, Patent Prosecution, Trade Secrets, Patents, Registered Patent..., Patent Litigation, Copyright Law, Patentability, Prosecution, Trademark Infringement
Education
Suffolk University Law School 1962 — 1966
JD, Intellectual Property
Worcester Polytecnic Institute 1955 — 1959
B.S., Chemical Engineering
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman June 1975 - Present
Skills
Licensing Agreements, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Trademark Prosecution, Intellectual Property..., Trademarks, Patent Prosecution, Trade Secrets, Patents, Registered Patent..., Patent Litigation, Copyright Law, Patentability, Prosecution, Trademark Infringement
Education
Suffolk University Law School 1962 — 1966
JD, Intellectual Property
Worcester Polytecnic Institute 1955 — 1959
B.S., Chemical Engineering
Gordon Lindeen's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience 2000 - Present
Job Partner at Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2000 - Present
Litton Systems 1998 - 2000
Hughes Aircraft Company 1992 - 1998
Skills
Patents, Copyright Law, Trademarks, Intellectual Property, Unfair Competition, Patent Prosecution, Patentability, Program Management, Start-ups, Strategic Planning, Patent Litigation, Licensing, Product Innovation, Trade Secrets, Innovation Management
Education
California Western School of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
UCLA
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Physics
UCLA
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Scandinavian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2000 - Present
Litton Systems 1998 - 2000
Hughes Aircraft Company 1992 - 1998
Skills
Patents, Copyright Law, Trademarks, Intellectual Property, Unfair Competition, Patent Prosecution, Patentability, Program Management, Start-ups, Strategic Planning, Patent Litigation, Licensing, Product Innovation, Trade Secrets, Innovation Management
Education
California Western School of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
UCLA
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Physics
UCLA
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Scandinavian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Lee Hassler's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience March 1999 - Present
Job Manager at Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman March 1999 - Present
Jackson Tufts Cole & Black 1992 - 1998
Berliner Cohen 1986 - 1992
Education
San Jose City College 1973 — 1975
History
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman March 1999 - Present
Jackson Tufts Cole & Black 1992 - 1998
Berliner Cohen 1986 - 1992
Education
San Jose City College 1973 — 1975
History
Jeremy Schweigert's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience April 2006 - Present
Job Partner at Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman April 2006 - Present
Crawford Maunu PLLC March 2003 - March 2004
PolarFab March 2000 - March 2003
VTC January 1997 - March 2000
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Semiconductors, Patentability, Patents, Intellectual Property, Electronics, Patent Applications, Prosecution
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2002 — 2005
JD, Intellectual Property
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1998 — 2001
MEE, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1992 — 1996
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman April 2006 - Present
Crawford Maunu PLLC March 2003 - March 2004
PolarFab March 2000 - March 2003
VTC January 1997 - March 2000
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Semiconductors, Patentability, Patents, Intellectual Property, Electronics, Patent Applications, Prosecution
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2002 — 2005
JD, Intellectual Property
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1998 — 2001
MEE, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1992 — 1996
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
Cathi Thoorsell's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience 2006 - 2008
Job Patent Prosecution Secretary at Jones Day
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
Jones Day October 2013 - Present
Bay Area IP Administrators Group 1999 - 2014
DuPont industrial Biosciences February 2012 - October 2013
K&L Gates August 2009 - March 2011
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP 2011 - 2011
Perkins Coie LLP October 2008 - August 2009
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2006 - 2008
Cooley Godward Kronish LLP 1999 - 2004
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Trademarks, Patents, Due Diligence, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Patent Litigation
Education
Notre Dame de Namur University 2013 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), School of Education and Leadership
De Anza College
Certification, Paralegal
Foothill College
AA, Pre-law and Sociology
Jones Day October 2013 - Present
Bay Area IP Administrators Group 1999 - 2014
DuPont industrial Biosciences February 2012 - October 2013
K&L Gates August 2009 - March 2011
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP 2011 - 2011
Perkins Coie LLP October 2008 - August 2009
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2006 - 2008
Cooley Godward Kronish LLP 1999 - 2004
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Trademarks, Patents, Due Diligence, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Patent Litigation
Education
Notre Dame de Namur University 2013 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), School of Education and Leadership
De Anza College
Certification, Paralegal
Foothill College
AA, Pre-law and Sociology
Justin Eurek's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience October 2009 - February 2011
Job Associate at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP February 2011 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman October 2009 - February 2011
Sipex Corporation June 2003 - June 2006
Legerity January 2001 - March 2003
National Semiconductor 1999 - 1999
National Captioning Institute 1995 - 1995
Skills
Patentability, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Client Counseling, Litigation Support, Freedom to Operate
Education
University of Illinois College of Law 2006 — 2009
JD, Law
Musicians Institute 2006 — 2006
University of Arizona 1995 — 2000
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
Soesterberg HS
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP February 2011 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman October 2009 - February 2011
Sipex Corporation June 2003 - June 2006
Legerity January 2001 - March 2003
National Semiconductor 1999 - 1999
National Captioning Institute 1995 - 1995
Skills
Patentability, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Client Counseling, Litigation Support, Freedom to Operate
Education
University of Illinois College of Law 2006 — 2009
JD, Law
Musicians Institute 2006 — 2006
University of Arizona 1995 — 2000
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
Soesterberg HS
Iwona Kowalski's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience 1990 - 1991
Job owner at Candyland Day Care
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Candyland Day Care August 2012 - Present
Kisner Law Firm 2004 - 2011
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 1990 - 1991
Skills
Legal Research, Financial Analysis, Legal Assistance, Legal Writing, Litigation, Westlaw, Civil Litigation, Pleadings, Courts, Litigation Support, Commercial Litigation, Document Review, Family Law, Trials, Legal Documents, Criminal Law, Lexis
Education
San Jose State University 1995 — 2000
Candyland Day Care August 2012 - Present
Kisner Law Firm 2004 - 2011
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 1990 - 1991
Skills
Legal Research, Financial Analysis, Legal Assistance, Legal Writing, Litigation, Westlaw, Civil Litigation, Pleadings, Courts, Litigation Support, Commercial Litigation, Document Review, Family Law, Trials, Legal Documents, Criminal Law, Lexis
Education
San Jose State University 1995 — 2000
Anne Collette's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience July 2003 - June 2006
Job Paralegal at Greenberg Traurig
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Greenberg Traurig June 2006 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman July 2003 - June 2006
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 1999 — 2002
J.D., Intellectual Property
Greenberg Traurig June 2006 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman July 2003 - June 2006
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 1999 — 2002
J.D., Intellectual Property
Vinay Joshi's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience 1999 - 2001
Job Partner Amin Turocy & Watson LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Amin, Turocy & Watson, LLP February 2009 - Present
Silicon Valley NJB April 2014 - Present
Howrey LLP 2003 - 2009
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 1999 - 2001
Ford Motor Company 1993 - 1997
Delco Products 1989 - 1993
Skills
Patents, Trademarks, Patent Litigation, Invention, Registered Patent..., Trade Secrets, Copyright Law, Trademark Infringement, Prosecution, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Patent Prosecution, Due Diligence, Litigation Support, Patent Applications, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation, Patentability, Mediation, Software Patents, Licensing, Patent Portfolio..., Legal Assistance, Legal Writing
Education
Case Western Reserve University School of Law 1997 — 2000
J.D., Law
Amin, Turocy & Watson, LLP February 2009 - Present
Silicon Valley NJB April 2014 - Present
Howrey LLP 2003 - 2009
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 1999 - 2001
Ford Motor Company 1993 - 1997
Delco Products 1989 - 1993
Skills
Patents, Trademarks, Patent Litigation, Invention, Registered Patent..., Trade Secrets, Copyright Law, Trademark Infringement, Prosecution, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Patent Prosecution, Due Diligence, Litigation Support, Patent Applications, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation, Patentability, Mediation, Software Patents, Licensing, Patent Portfolio..., Legal Assistance, Legal Writing
Education
Case Western Reserve University School of Law 1997 — 2000
J.D., Law
Gordon Chin's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience June 2014 - August 2014
Job Sr. Patent Analyst at RPX Corporation
Industry Law Practice
Experience
RPX Corporation August 2015 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman June 2014 - August 2014
VCE, the Virtual Computing Environment Company February 2013 - May 2014
Cisco Systems October 2012 - February 2013
Cisco Systems October 2008 - October 2012
Sonos, Inc. September 2006 - September 2008
Micrel July 2005 - September 2005
Inventec July 2004 - September 2004
Inventec July 2003 - September 2003
Skills
Product Management, Cloud Computing, Cisco UCS, Content Distribution..., Contract Negotiation, Business Operations, Business Process..., Go-to-market Strategy, IP, Product Development, Cisco Technologies, Ethernet, SaaS, Hardware, Networking, Wireless, VMware, TCP/IP, Data Center, Network Architecture, Embedded Systems, Enterprise Software
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 2011 — 2015
JD, Intellectual Property Law
Université de Bourgogne
Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Business/Trade/Commerce
San Jose State University 2009 — 2011
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of California, Los Angeles 2002 — 2006
BS, Electrical Engineering
RPX Corporation August 2015 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman June 2014 - August 2014
VCE, the Virtual Computing Environment Company February 2013 - May 2014
Cisco Systems October 2012 - February 2013
Cisco Systems October 2008 - October 2012
Sonos, Inc. September 2006 - September 2008
Micrel July 2005 - September 2005
Inventec July 2004 - September 2004
Inventec July 2003 - September 2003
Skills
Product Management, Cloud Computing, Cisco UCS, Content Distribution..., Contract Negotiation, Business Operations, Business Process..., Go-to-market Strategy, IP, Product Development, Cisco Technologies, Ethernet, SaaS, Hardware, Networking, Wireless, VMware, TCP/IP, Data Center, Network Architecture, Embedded Systems, Enterprise Software
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 2011 — 2015
JD, Intellectual Property Law
Université de Bourgogne
Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Business/Trade/Commerce
San Jose State University 2009 — 2011
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of California, Los Angeles 2002 — 2006
BS, Electrical Engineering
Bill Schaal's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience September 1992 - May 2015
Job Partner at Rutan & Tucker, LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Rutan & Tucker, LLP May 2015 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman September 1992 - May 2015
Skills
Trade Secrets, Patentability, Patent Prosecution, Litigation, Trademarks, Licensing, Copyright Law, Due Diligence, Intellectual Property
Education
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles 1989 — 1992
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
University of California, San Diego 1983 — 1988
Bachelor's Degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
RHHS
Rutan & Tucker, LLP May 2015 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman September 1992 - May 2015
Skills
Trade Secrets, Patentability, Patent Prosecution, Litigation, Trademarks, Licensing, Copyright Law, Due Diligence, Intellectual Property
Education
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles 1989 — 1992
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
University of California, San Diego 1983 — 1988
Bachelor's Degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
RHHS
Leonor Santos Tuck's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience 2008 - 2009
Job Temp Data Integrity Specialist at Stanford Health Care
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Stanford Health Care August 2015 - Present
American Airlines February 2005 - Present
Sony Computer Entertainment of America LLP March 2015 - June 2015
Genentech, Inc. May 2014 - August 2014
Morrison & Foerster LLP March 2014 - May 2014
Perkins Coie LLP March 2013 - May 2013
Abbott Diabetes Care July 2012 - November 2012
AMBERWOOD GARDENS December 2011 - July 2012
Pacific Biosciences July 2009 - January 2010
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2008 - 2009
Skills
Administrative Assistant, Administrative Support, CNA - Nursing Home, CNA -Sub Acute, Corporate Secretary, Customer Service, Data Entry, Deli Clerk, Event Planner, Executive Assistant, Legal Secretary, Medical Assisting, Medical Receptionist, Medication Aide, Notary Public, Patent Paralegal, Patent Prosecution, Patient Service..., Telephone Operator, Telex Operator, Unit Secretary, Administrative..., Office Assistant, Patents, Intellectual Property, Legal Assistance, Litigation, Licensing, Software Documentation, Training, Due Diligence, Management, Human Resources, Budgets, Outlook, Legal Writing, Employment Law, Contract Negotiation, Litigation Support, Employee Relations, Legal Research, Healthcare, Corporate Law, Legal Compliance, Microsoft Word, Westlaw, Contract Management, Recruiting, PowerPoint, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
Polytechnic University of the Philippines 1969 — 1980
BSC, Secretarial Studies
Boston Reed College 1998 — 1999
Certificate, Medical/Clinical Assistant
TLS Education Center 2011 — 2011
Certified Nursing Assistant, Nursing support
TLS Education Center 2011 — 2011
Restorative Nursing Assistant, Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Stanford Health Care August 2015 - Present
American Airlines February 2005 - Present
Sony Computer Entertainment of America LLP March 2015 - June 2015
Genentech, Inc. May 2014 - August 2014
Morrison & Foerster LLP March 2014 - May 2014
Perkins Coie LLP March 2013 - May 2013
Abbott Diabetes Care July 2012 - November 2012
AMBERWOOD GARDENS December 2011 - July 2012
Pacific Biosciences July 2009 - January 2010
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2008 - 2009
Skills
Administrative Assistant, Administrative Support, CNA - Nursing Home, CNA -Sub Acute, Corporate Secretary, Customer Service, Data Entry, Deli Clerk, Event Planner, Executive Assistant, Legal Secretary, Medical Assisting, Medical Receptionist, Medication Aide, Notary Public, Patent Paralegal, Patent Prosecution, Patient Service..., Telephone Operator, Telex Operator, Unit Secretary, Administrative..., Office Assistant, Patents, Intellectual Property, Legal Assistance, Litigation, Licensing, Software Documentation, Training, Due Diligence, Management, Human Resources, Budgets, Outlook, Legal Writing, Employment Law, Contract Negotiation, Litigation Support, Employee Relations, Legal Research, Healthcare, Corporate Law, Legal Compliance, Microsoft Word, Westlaw, Contract Management, Recruiting, PowerPoint, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
Polytechnic University of the Philippines 1969 — 1980
BSC, Secretarial Studies
Boston Reed College 1998 — 1999
Certificate, Medical/Clinical Assistant
TLS Education Center 2011 — 2011
Certified Nursing Assistant, Nursing support
TLS Education Center 2011 — 2011
Restorative Nursing Assistant, Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Christina Cigliano's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience June 2010 - April 2013
Job Account Executive at Santa Monica Seafood
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Santa Monica Seafood May 2013 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman June 2010 - April 2013
Ladas & Parry LLP July 2007 - November 2009
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Lexis, Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Legal Assistance, Copyright Law, Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets, Patent Prosecution, Westlaw, Patents, Legal Documents
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Liberal Arts & Science, Political Science
Santa Monica Seafood May 2013 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman June 2010 - April 2013
Ladas & Parry LLP July 2007 - November 2009
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Lexis, Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Legal Assistance, Copyright Law, Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets, Patent Prosecution, Westlaw, Patents, Legal Documents
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Liberal Arts & Science, Political Science
Johnathon La's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience 2008 - 2011
Job Associate Attorney at TsaoWu, Chow & Yee LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Tsao-Wu, Chow & Yee LLP May 2014 - Present
Tsao-Wu, Chow & Yee LLP August 2013 - May 2014
Tsao-Wu, Chow & Yee LLP May 2013 - July 2013
South Bay Coalition to End Human Trafficking January 2013 - May 2013
Alameda County Superior Court May 2012 - August 2012
Asian Law Alliance February 2012 - May 2012
Apple April 2011 - February 2012
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2008 - 2011
Asante Real Estate September 2007 - December 2008
101 Appraisals February 2007 - September 2007
Skills
Legal Research, Due Diligence, Outlook, Client Inverview, Proposal Drafting, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, Mac OS X, Filemaker Pro, Pattsy, Customer Service, Customer Relations, Cisco Call Manager, PowerPoint, Word, Legal Writing, Legal Issues, Criminal Defense..., Civil Litigation, Rules Of Evidence, Securities Regulation, Shareholder Activism, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Westlaw, Litigation, Criminal Law, Alternative Dispute..., Trials, Motions, Contract Law, Trade Secrets, Legal Discovery, Corporate Governance, FileMaker, Microsoft Word, Negotiation
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor, Business Law
University of California, Los Angeles 2002 — 2005
B.A., Political Science
Beijing Normal University 2005 — 2005
Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certificate
Tsao-Wu, Chow & Yee LLP May 2014 - Present
Tsao-Wu, Chow & Yee LLP August 2013 - May 2014
Tsao-Wu, Chow & Yee LLP May 2013 - July 2013
South Bay Coalition to End Human Trafficking January 2013 - May 2013
Alameda County Superior Court May 2012 - August 2012
Asian Law Alliance February 2012 - May 2012
Apple April 2011 - February 2012
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2008 - 2011
Asante Real Estate September 2007 - December 2008
101 Appraisals February 2007 - September 2007
Skills
Legal Research, Due Diligence, Outlook, Client Inverview, Proposal Drafting, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, Mac OS X, Filemaker Pro, Pattsy, Customer Service, Customer Relations, Cisco Call Manager, PowerPoint, Word, Legal Writing, Legal Issues, Criminal Defense..., Civil Litigation, Rules Of Evidence, Securities Regulation, Shareholder Activism, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Westlaw, Litigation, Criminal Law, Alternative Dispute..., Trials, Motions, Contract Law, Trade Secrets, Legal Discovery, Corporate Governance, FileMaker, Microsoft Word, Negotiation
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor, Business Law
University of California, Los Angeles 2002 — 2005
B.A., Political Science
Beijing Normal University 2005 — 2005
Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certificate
Tammy Hu's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience July 2013 - Present
Job Patent Paralegal
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman July 2013 - Present
JDI Patent April 2011 - July 2013
Acer America Corp. July 2008 - November 2008
SMIC 2004 - 2008
Skills
Software Documentation, Administrative..., Legal Writing, Outlook, Patents, Microsoft Excel, Time Management, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Access, Research, Customer Service, Adobe Acrobat, Editing, Logistics, Data Entry, Customer Satisfaction, Vendor Management, Document Review, Manufacturing, Appcoll IP Docket system, Legal Documents, Legal Research
Education
Cal State East Bay 2010 — 2011
Paralegal Certificate Holder
Merritt College 1990 — 1992
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman July 2013 - Present
JDI Patent April 2011 - July 2013
Acer America Corp. July 2008 - November 2008
SMIC 2004 - 2008
Skills
Software Documentation, Administrative..., Legal Writing, Outlook, Patents, Microsoft Excel, Time Management, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Access, Research, Customer Service, Adobe Acrobat, Editing, Logistics, Data Entry, Customer Satisfaction, Vendor Management, Document Review, Manufacturing, Appcoll IP Docket system, Legal Documents, Legal Research
Education
Cal State East Bay 2010 — 2011
Paralegal Certificate Holder
Merritt College 1990 — 1992
Lindsay Nied's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience April 2012 - July 2014
Job Patent Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman April 2012 - July 2014
Baxter & Baxter August 2009 - April 2012
Splash Aquatic Center 2008 - 2009
Bon Appétit 2006 - 2009
Ghormley Meadow Camp 2007 - 2007
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Legal Assistance, Bankruptcy, Trials, Consumer Law, Pleadings, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Lexis, Westlaw, Personal Injury, Patents
Education
Biola University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman April 2012 - July 2014
Baxter & Baxter August 2009 - April 2012
Splash Aquatic Center 2008 - 2009
Bon Appétit 2006 - 2009
Ghormley Meadow Camp 2007 - 2007
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Legal Assistance, Bankruptcy, Trials, Consumer Law, Pleadings, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Lexis, Westlaw, Personal Injury, Patents
Education
Biola University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication
Susan Manriquez's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience January 2001 - Present
Job Legal Assistant at Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman January 2001 - Present
The Hecker Law Group 1999 - 2001
Inman, Steinberg, Nye & Stone 1997 - 1999
Education
El Camino College 1985 — 1989
AA Degree
SCCBL
Paralegal Certificate
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman January 2001 - Present
The Hecker Law Group 1999 - 2001
Inman, Steinberg, Nye & Stone 1997 - 1999
Education
El Camino College 1985 — 1989
AA Degree
SCCBL
Paralegal Certificate
Raquel Torres-Calvetti's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience June 1999 - August 2002
Job Administrative Support in Customer Care Division at VSP Vision Care
Industry Real Estate
Experience
VSP Vision Care December 2014 - Present
Bradshaw Christian School August 2006 - Present
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokers January 2006 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman June 1999 - August 2002
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Listings, Short Sales, Foreclosures, First Time Home Buyers, REO, Relocation, Sellers
Education
The Union Institute and University 2011 — 2012
Bachelors of Science, Business Administration with Concentration in Information Technology
American Intercontinental University 2009 — 2010
AABA, Business Administration with Concentration in Information Technology
Sawyer College 1990 — 1991
Certificate, Paralegal
VSP Vision Care December 2014 - Present
Bradshaw Christian School August 2006 - Present
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokers January 2006 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman June 1999 - August 2002
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Listings, Short Sales, Foreclosures, First Time Home Buyers, REO, Relocation, Sellers
Education
The Union Institute and University 2011 — 2012
Bachelors of Science, Business Administration with Concentration in Information Technology
American Intercontinental University 2009 — 2010
AABA, Business Administration with Concentration in Information Technology
Sawyer College 1990 — 1991
Certificate, Paralegal
Michael Bernadicou's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience May 1988 - Present
Job Attorney at Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman May 1988 - Present
Skills
Start-ups, Patents, Registered Patent..., Intellectual Property, Strategy, Prosecution, Due Diligence, Patent Litigation, Semiconductors, Licensing, Technology Transfer, Patent Applications, Patent Prosecution, Corporate Governance, Litigation Support
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 1988 — 1991
JD
University of California, Davis 1981 — 1986
BS ECE, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman May 1988 - Present
Skills
Start-ups, Patents, Registered Patent..., Intellectual Property, Strategy, Prosecution, Due Diligence, Patent Litigation, Semiconductors, Licensing, Technology Transfer, Patent Applications, Patent Prosecution, Corporate Governance, Litigation Support
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 1988 — 1991
JD
University of California, Davis 1981 — 1986
BS ECE, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Heidi Yee's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience July 2010 - April 2012
Job Legal Assistant at Vincent Anderson Law
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Vincent Anderson Law LLC September 2014 - May 2015
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman July 2010 - April 2012
The Regence Group September 1999 - February 2006
HMSA September 1990 - July 1999
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Assistance, Outlook, Calendaring, Lexis
Education
Portland Community College 2008 — 2010
AA, Paralegal
Punahou School 1983 — 1987
Vincent Anderson Law LLC September 2014 - May 2015
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman July 2010 - April 2012
The Regence Group September 1999 - February 2006
HMSA September 1990 - July 1999
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Assistance, Outlook, Calendaring, Lexis
Education
Portland Community College 2008 — 2010
AA, Paralegal
Punahou School 1983 — 1987
Taeng Bunla's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience June 2008 - February 2011
Job Law Practice Professional
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman June 2008 - February 2011
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2008 - 2011
Skills
Typing, Mail Sorting, Receptionist Duties, Fax Server
Education
Everest University-Tampa 2011 — 2013
Associate's degree, Business Administration
Belmont High 1994 — 1996
Diploma, general
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman June 2008 - February 2011
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2008 - 2011
Skills
Typing, Mail Sorting, Receptionist Duties, Fax Server
Education
Everest University-Tampa 2011 — 2013
Associate's degree, Business Administration
Belmont High 1994 — 1996
Diploma, general
Tony Azure's Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman Experience 2002 - 2005
Job Senior Attorney at Microsoft
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Microsoft 2006 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2002 - 2005
US Navy 1990 - 1999
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Patent Portfolio..., Software Patents, Patent Portfolio..., Client Counseling, Registered Patent...
Education
University of Washington School of Law 1999 — 2002
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Northwestern University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science
Microsoft 2006 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman 2002 - 2005
US Navy 1990 - 1999
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Patent Portfolio..., Software Patents, Patent Portfolio..., Client Counseling, Registered Patent...
Education
University of Washington School of Law 1999 — 2002
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Northwestern University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science