Merchant & Gould P.C.
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DescriptionFounded: 1900
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Merchant & Gould P.C. Employees
Viksnins Harris & Padys PLLP June 2005 - Present
Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner May 1994 - June 2005
Merchant & Gould P.C. September 1989 - May 1994
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patents, Intellectual Property, Docketing, Patentability, Trademarks, Client Counseling, Patent Portfolio..., Patent Litigation, Legal Assistance, Litigation Support, Trade Secrets, Prosecution, Copyright Law, Patent Applications, Trademark Infringement
Education
Alexandria Technical College 1981 — 1982
Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate
Merchant & Gould P.C. February 2012 - Present
GE Energy January 2011 - February 2012
Hewlett - Packard, India May 2006 - August 2009
K&S Partners July 2005 - February 2006
Poynting Antennas May 2004 - July 2004
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patents, Intellectual Property, Patentability, Patent Litigation, Licensing, Invention, Trademarks, Technology Transfer, Copyright Law, Due Diligence, Patent Searching, Prosecution, Trade Secrets, Litigation, Legal Writing, Patent Applications, Trademark Infringement, Legal Opinions, Freedom to Operate, Intellectual Property..., Software Licensing, Drafting patent..., Legal Research, Domain Names, Intellectual Asset..., Litigation Support, Patent Portfolio..., Registered Patent..., Software Patents, Intellectual Property..., Prior Art Search, IP, Commercialization, Patentability Searches, Client Counseling, Office Action Responses, Privacy Law, Opposition, Freedom to Operate..., Joint Ventures, Cyberlaw, Corporate Law, WIPO, Patent Portfolio..., US Patent
Education
Georgia State University College of Law 2015 — 2018
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
UNH School of Law 2009 — 2010
MIP, Intellectual Property Law
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi 2001 — 2005
B. Tech, Electrical Engineering
Banaras Hindu University 1998 — 2000
Senior Secondary School, Science
Deloitte September 2014 - Present
Bethel University Business & Economics Department January 2010 - Present
Merchant & Gould P.C. June 2014 - August 2014
Bethel Student Association June 2013 - May 2014
Thomson Reuters May 2013 - August 2013
Perkins Family Restaurant & Bakery June 2011 - August 2013
Bethel University Office of Financial Aid August 2010 - May 2013
Hanska Baseball Association June 2008 - August 2011
Citizens Bank Minnesota June 2009 - August 2010
Skills
Finance, Accounting, Economics, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Reliability, Time Management, Research, Budgets, Teaching, Teamwork, Mentoring
Education
Bethel University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Accounting and Finance; Economics, 4.0
Legal Assistant May 2014 - Present
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP August 2013 - May 2014
VentureMD 2011 - May 2013
Merchant & Gould P.C. November 2010 - February 2011
Swanson & Bratschun, LLC October 2002 - November 2010
Skills
Legal Writing, Licensing, Legal Research, Intellectual Property, Docketing, Legal Assistance, Document Drafting, Prior Art Search, Patentability, Prosecution
Education
Arapahoe Community College 2000 — 2001
Founders Legal Bekiares Eliezer LLP June 2013 - Present
SmartUp December 2012 - Present
Clickagy January 2013 - July 2014
Merchant & Gould P.C. May 2007 - October 2013
Tridia Corp. March 2007 - May 2007
Georgia Institute of Technology January 2007 - May 2007
Malas, Wedean, Malas LLP May 2005 - February 2006
Jones Bridge Professional Center January 2000 - May 2003
Skills
Optics, Telecommunications, Circuits, Patent Prosecution, Patents, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Licensing, Legal Research, Electrical Engineering, Legal Writing, Nanotechnology, Contracts, Copyright Law, Trademarks, Electromagnetics, Digital Circuit Design, Mechanical Engineering, Software Development, Software, Software Design, Software Project..., Patent Applications, Software Patents, Trademark Infringement, Client Counseling, Invention, Litigation Support, Patent Portfolio..., Patentability, Prosecution, Registered Patent..., Trade Secrets, Litigation, Management, Corporate Law, Start-ups, IP, Sandwiches, Hip-Hop Dance
Education
Georgia State University College of Law 2008 — 2012
J.D., Law
Georgia Institute of Technology 2004 — 2008
B.S, Electrical Engineering
Monroe County Child Support Agency July 2012 - Present
CASA for Kids July 2009 - Present
Creative Memories 1997 - 2002
Merchant & Gould P.C. May 1996 - December 2001
Conklin Company June 1993 - December 1995
United States Department of Justice October 1988 - March 1993
United States Bankruptcy Court August 1987 - October 1988
Skills
Leadership, Marketing, Courts, Social Services, Sales, Recruiting, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Community Outreach, Mediation, Litigation, Nonprofits, Patents, Management, Policy, Fundraising
Education
Concordia University-St. Paul 1990 — 1992
Bachelors Degree, Management & Communications
Inver Hills Community College 1985 — 1987
AAS Degree, Legal Assistant
BakerHostetler October 2014 - Present
Merchant & Gould P.C. May 2005 - September 2014
Lane Powell Spears Lubersky May 2000 - May 2005
Hangley Aronchick Segal & Pudlin January 1991 - May 1998
Skills
Intellectual Property, Trademark infringement, Copyright Law, trade secrets, Commercial Litigation, Non-compete Agreements, Non-compete Litigation, litigation mana, Dispute, Trademarks, Litigation, Privacy Law, Prosecution, Trademark Infringement, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Document Review, Civil Litigation, Data Privacy, Corporate Law, Competition Law, Due Diligence, Arbitration, Cyberlaw, Patentability, Joint Ventures, Torts, Trade Secrets
Education
Villanova University School of Law 1982 — 1985
J.D., Law
Northwestern University 1977 — 1981
B.A.
Università degli Studi di Firenze 1979 — 1980
Italian
Università per Stranieri di Perugia 1979 — 1979
Italian
ADVENT, LLP July 2010 - Present
RESER Ventures, LLC January 2013 - Present
Altech Business Park January 2011 - Present
Merchant & Gould January 2008 - June 2010
Creighton University January 2008 - May 2010
Merchant & Gould P.C. August 2004 - December 2007
Thomte Mazour & Niebergall May 2003 - July 2004
Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Patent Drafting, Due Diligence, Patent preparation, Prosecution, Licensing, Trade Secrets, Invention, Patentability, Patent Portfolio..., Patent Strategy, Patent Analysis, Intellectual Property..., IP, Business Methods
Education
Creighton University School of Law 2000 — 2003
J.D., Law
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1995 — 2000
B.S., Civil Engineering
Enbridge March 2014 - Present
Olympic Steel June 2012 - February 2014
Merchant & Gould P.C. March 2010 - September 2012
Bellcomb Technologies, Inc March 2008 - September 2009
ALTERA LAW GROUP, LLC September 2000 - March 2008
Sienna Corporation March 2000 - September 2000
Distribution Dynamics August 1999 - March 2000
Skills
Decision-Making Excel, QuickBooks, General Ledger, Account Reconciliation, Budgets, Payroll, Financial Statements, Quicken, Bank Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cost Accounting, Invoicing, Sage, Access, Notary Public, Mapics, PCLaw, ProLaw, Accounting, Mas 90, Spreadsheets, Microsoft Excel, Human Resources, Financial Reporting
Education
North Hennepin Community College 2010 — 2014
Associates Degree, Accounting
Hennepin Technical College
Accounting
Normandale Community College
General
Merchant & Gould P.C. June 2015 - Present
Hollingsworth Davis, LLC January 2014 - February 2015
American Medical Systems 2005 - June 2013
Patterson Thuente Christensen Pedersen, P.A. 1996 - 2005
Palmatier & Sjoquist 1995 - 1996
Beloit Corporation 1990 - 1992
Unisys 1989 - 1989
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Medical Devices, Patent Litigation, Patents, Intellectual Asset..., Copyright Law, Corporate Law, Patent preparation, Patent Licensing, Infringement..., Patent Portfolio..., Patent Strategy, Software, Electronics, Mechanical Devices, Trademark Prosecution, Wireless Communications..., Contract Negotiation, Contractual Agreements, Drafting Agreements
Education
University of Wisconsin Law School 1992 — 1994
JD, Law
Iowa State University 1986 — 1990
B.S.E.E., Electrical Engineering
Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner P.A. October 1993 - Present
Merchant & Gould P.C. 1972 - 1993
Skills
Patent Opinions, Patent Prosecution, Licensing Agreements, Copyright Law, Trade Secrets, Computer Hardware, Software, Networks, Medical Devices, Mechanical Systems
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 1969 — 1972
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Patent Law
Northwestern University
B.S.E.E.
CPA Global August 2014 - Present
Dykema Gossett PLLC August 2013 - July 2014
Sunshine Heart, Inc January 2013 - July 2013
Merchant & Gould P.C. November 2012 - January 2013
Fish & Richardson P.C. February 2012 - October 2012
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP 2005 - 2012
Education
Minnesota School of Business 2004 — 2005
Associates Degree, Paralegal
Iowa State University 1999 — 2003
BA, Sociology
Guntin & Gust PLC January 2013 - Present
Merchant & Gould P.C. September 2012 - January 2013
Target Corporation September 2010 - January 2011
Patterson, Thuente, Skaar & Christensen, P.A. October 2005 - July 2009
Mueting & Raasch July 1993 - September 2003
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Legal Research, Patents, Patent Applications, Microsoft Excel, Document Management, ProLaw, Wordperfect, Legal Assistance
Education
Rasmussen Business College 1992 — 1994
2 year, Legal Office Specialist
Evangel University 1991 — 1992
General, General
Merchant & Gould P.C. September 2013 - Present
Merchant & Gould P.C. May 2012 - July 2012
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri January 2011 - May 2011
Y.S. Chang & Associates January 2006 - March 2010
United States Forces Korea January 2001 - January 2003
Education
Washington University in St. Louis School of Law 2010 — 2013
LL.M/J.D., Intellectual Property Law
Seoul National University
B.S., Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Thomson Reuters July 2013 - Present
Thomson Reuters 2005 - Present
Merchant & Gould P.C. 2001 - 2002
Seagate Technology 1997 - 1998
Pacific Bell Internet Services 1996 - 1997
Micro Computer Support, Inc. 1993 - 1996
Skills
Intellectual Property, Legal Research, Patents, Licensing, Trademarks, Project Management, SaaS, Program Management, Copyright Law, Patent Prosecution, Strategic Planning, Cloud Computing, Research, Legal Writing, Public Speaking, Corporate Law, Public Policy, Technical Writing, Litigation, Due Diligence, Litigation Support, Registered Patent..., Analytics, Financial Analysis
Education
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University 1998 — 2001
J.D.
San Francisco State University
M.B.A., Finance
University of Iowa 1988 — 1993
B.A. & B.S., Computer Science & Political Science
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. June 2015 - August 2015
Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi Civil Practice Clinic September 2014 - May 2015
University of Minnesota Law School September 2014 - December 2014
Merchant & Gould P.C. May 2014 - July 2014
Carleton College Economics Department June 2012 - March 2013
The Advocates for Human Rights June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Data Analysis, Research, Intellectual Property, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Policy Analysis
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 2013 — 2016
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Carleton College 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics
Eastview High School 2005 — 2009
Merchant & Gould P.C. November 2014 - Present
Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren August 2011 - November 2014
USPTO July 2010 - August 2011
American Medical Systems June 2009 - June 2010
Creighton University January 1998 - June 2007
Skills
Medical Devices, Patents, Biotechnology, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Lifesciences, Technology Transfer, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Industry, Molecular Biology, Start-ups, Patentability, Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets, Pharmacology, Client Counseling, Life Sciences, Licensing
Education
William Mitchell College of Law
Juris Doctor (JD)
Creighton University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Creighton University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Nighthawk Graphics April 2014 - Present
Hilltop Vacuums Plus February 2014 - Present
Stones Throw Gallery December 2011 - Present
Rosengren Kohlmeyer Law Office March 2012 - August 2013
Mankato Area Youth Baseball Association 2005 - 2011
BlueCross BlueShield of MN 1997 - 2002
Merchant & Gould P.C. 1991 - 1998
Skills
Accounts Payable, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Microsoft Word, Financial Accounting, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Non-profits, QuickBooks, Accounts Receivable, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Budgets, PowerPoint, GAAP
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1986 — 1990
BS, Accounting and Administrative Management
Cathedral High School, New Ulm 1982 — 1986
Merchant & Gould P.C. October 2014 - Present
Merchant & Gould P.C. February 2012 - Present
Vermeer Manufacturing May 2010 - August 2011
Skills
Registered Patent Agent
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Iowa State University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science
Kroll Ontrack December 2013 - Present
Kroll Ontrack UK April 2013 - December 2013
Kroll Ontrack May 2011 - April 2013
Kroll Ontrack September 2008 - May 2011
Kroll Ontrack April 2006 - September 2008
Best Buy August 2001 - March 2006
Merchant & Gould P.C. January 2000 - August 2001
Skills
Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Privacy Law, Manga Studio, Management, EDRMS, Document Management, Summation, Concordance, Ontrack Inview, Excel, Technical Writer, Corel Painter, Sculpture, Tech Support, Adobe Illustrator, Toon Boom, Second Request Expert, Litigation, International..., Artist, Designer
Education
Hamline University 1998 — 1999
Legal Studies
St. Cloud State University 1993 — 1997
BA, Pre-Law: Political Science and English
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Illustration and Design
Target May 2014 - Present
Merchant & Gould P.C. August 2006 - May 2014
TJ Maxx September 2004 - August 2006
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Administrative..., Outlook, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Document Review, Legal Assistance, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Patents, Team Building, Human Resources
Education
Bethel University 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Management
Minneapolis Business College 2005 — 2006
Associate of Science, Legal Administration
Merchant & Gould P.C. June 2006 - Present
Skills
Patent Prosecution
Education
University of Denver - Sturm College of Law 2001 — 2004
Juris Doctorate
Metropolitan State College of Denver 1993 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (BS), Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Fogg & Powers LLC February 2009 - Present
Merchant & Gould P.C. September 2008 - February 2009
University of Minnesota Consumer Protection Clinic August 2007 - May 2008
Merchant & Gould P.C. October 2007 - January 2008
Merchant & Gould P.C. May 2007 - August 2007
University of Minnesota Consumer Protection Clinic August 2006 - May 2007
U.S. District Court for the District of Utah May 2006 - June 2006
Budapest University of Technology and Economics June 2005 - August 2005
LDS Church August 2000 - July 2002
Skills
Patents, Patent preparation, Patent Prosecution, Client Counseling, Patent Drafting, Patent Analysis, Patent Strategy, Patent Portfolio..., Patentability, Trade Secrets, Trademark Prosecution, Trademarks, Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Litigation Support, Patent Applications, Invention
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 2005 — 2008
J.D.
Brigham Young University 1999 — 2005
B.S.
Highland High School 1995 — 1999
Merchant & Gould P.C. September 2014 - Present
Goldberg Cohen LLP July 2010 - September 2014
Pearl Cohen Zedek Latzer Baratz 2005 - 2010
Darby & Darby 2000 - 2004
Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper & Scinto 1996 - 2000
Hopgood Califmafde Kalil Blaustein & Judlowe 1990 - 1995
Skills
Intellectual Property, Start-ups, Licensing, Copyright Law, Patents, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Trademarks, Patent Litigation
Education
New York Law School 1987 — 1990
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
Rutgers University 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering
Nixon Peabody LLP 2015 - Present
Merchant & Gould P.C. 2013 - 2015
U.S. International Trade Commission 2012 - 2012
Law Offices of Grady White 2011 - 2012
Howard Law Intellectual Property And Trademark Clinic 2011 - 2011
USPTO 2010 - 2010
Abbott Diagnostics 2008 - 2008
Skills
Trademark Prosecution, Patent Prosecution, Patent Drafting, Patent Analysis, Patent Strategy, Operational Due..., Patents, Trademarks, Intellectual Property, Patent Applications, Mergers, Copyright Law, Patent Litigation, Due Diligence, Legal Writing, Prior Art Search, Registered Patent..., Client Counseling, Mergers, Patentability, Legal Research, Westlaw
Education
Howard University School of Law 2009 — 2012
J.D., Intellectual Property Law
Howard University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Akerman LLP December 2010 - Present
Merchant & Gould P.C. September 2010 - December 2010
Sheridan Ross, P.C. December 2005 - September 2010
Swanson & Bratschun, LLC September 2000 - December 2005
Heska Corporation May 1999 - August 1999
University of Colorado March 1996 - July 1997
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center April 1995 - March 1996
University of Colorado August 1989 - May 1995
University of Colorado January 1990 - May 1990
Purdue University May 1989 - August 1989
Skills
Event Planning, Event Management
Education
University of Colorado School of Law 1997 — 2000
J.D., Law
University of Colorado Boulder 1989 — 1995
Ph.D., Biochemistry
Purdue University 1985 — 1989
B.S., Biochemistry
Merchant & Gould P.C. February 2014 - Present
Womble Carlyle December 2005 - February 2014
Skills
Intellectual Property
Education
Kennesaw State University 1991 — 1996
Merchant & Gould P.C. 2004 - Present
Cargill 2010 - 2011
Skills
Intellectual property..., Trademark counseling, Copyright counseling, License and publication..., Litigation, Trademarks, Trade Secrets, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Trademark Infringement, Prosecution, Legal Research, Patent Prosecution, Licensing, Copyright Law, Patents, Patentability
Education
The University of Texas School of Law 2001 — 2004
Doctor of Law (JD)
Iowa State University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Environmental Science
Coldwell Banker First Realty March 2012 - Present
Coldwell Banker First Realty March 2012 - Present
Red River Commodities December 2007 - November 2011
Verndale Sun Newspaper January 2007 - December 2007
Merchant & Gould P.C. September 2005 - December 2006
Skills
Advertising, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Sales, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Trade Shows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Accounting, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Layout, Adobe Acrobat, Account Management, Social Media Marketing, Bank Reconciliation, Feature Articles, Social Media, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Word, Digital Photography, Organization Skills, Technical Support
Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead 2000 — 2004
B.S., Mass Communications, Emphasis in Advertising and Photojournalism
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
Fenwick & West March 2010 - Present
Darby & Darby 2003 - February 2010
Merchant & Gould P.C. 1987 - 2003
3M Company 1985 - 1987
Skills
Jury trials, ANDA Litigation, Hatch-Waxman, International Trade..., Patent litigation, Complex litigation, IP litigation, Licensing disputes, Pharmaceuticals, Drug discovery, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Protein Chemistry, Polymers, Protein Engineering, Materials Science, fluoronucleosides, written description, enablement, mediation, Negotiation, Patent Litigation
Education
DePaul University College of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.S., Biochemistry
Leadership DeKalb August 2015 - Present
Atlanta Bar Association June 2015 - Present
Merchant & Gould P.C. August 2014 - Present
Gardner Groff Greenwald & Villanueva PC February 2008 - July 2014
CIBA Vision - Alcon September 2007 - February 2008
Malin, Haley & DiMaggio, PA September 2005 - August 2007
Law Office of L. Jack Gibney May 2004 - April 2005
Skills
Patent Applications, Patent Litigation, Freedom to Operate, Trademark Infringement, Patent Prosecution, Patents, Trademarks, Intellectual Property, Medical Devices, Patentability, Licensing, Prosecution, Registered Patent..., Trade Secrets, Legal Writing
Education
University of Maryland College Park
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), Bioengineering
University of New Hampshire
Visiting Law Student, Franklin-Pierce Law Center Intellectual Property Summer Institute
University of Miami
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Civil Engineering
University of Miami
Bachelor of Science (BS), Environmental Engineering
Flint Hill School
Florida Coastal School of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Merchant & Gould P.C. October 2014 - Present
Skolnick and Shiff August 2014 - September 2014
Fish & Rchardsaon March 2014 - August 2014
U.S. Bank February 2012 - November 2013
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage October 2005 - December 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Photoshop, Public Speaking, HTML, Strategic Planning, Budgets
Education
National American University 2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Paralegal
Merchant & Gould P.C. October 2012 - Present
University of Minnesota Law School August 2014 - Present
Merchant & Gould P.C. May 2011 - July 2011
United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit May 2010 - July 2010
Concordia College May 2008 - July 2008
Skills
Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Patents, Appeals, Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Trademarks, Commercial Litigation, Trademark Infringement, Civil Litigation, Trials, Copyright Law
Education
University of Notre Dame 2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
Concordia College 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Chemistry, Philosophy
Carlson Caspers January 2003 - Present
Merchant & Gould P.C. November 1991 - December 2002
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit September 1989 - August 1991
Skills
Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property..., Trademark Infringement, Patent Litigation, Appellate Practice, Trade Secret Litigation, Design Patents, Trade Secrets, Appeals, Courts, Patentability, Licensing, Litigation, Patents, Legal Writing, Patent Prosecution, Trademarks, Legal Research, Litigation Management
Education
The George Washington University Law School 1986 — 1989
Doctor of Law (J.D.), with highest honors
Iowa State University 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Physics
Briggs and Morgan, P.A. May 2014 - Present
Merchant & Gould P.C. January 2005 - May 2014
Meagher & Geer, PLLP January 2001 - January 2005
Lockridge Grindal Nauen January 1999 - January 2001
USPTO May 1997 - August 1997
Skills
Trade Secrets, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Patent Litigation, Trademarks, Arbitration, Copyright Law, Patents, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Intellectual Property..., Trademark Infringement, Mediation
Education
University of St. Thomas 2011 — 2011
Opus School of Business Mini-MBA, Spring Program
Hamline University 2011 — 2011
Mediation Center for Dispute Resolution, Fall Program
William Mitchell College of Law 1994 — 1998
J.D., Law
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 1990 — 1994
B.A., English Writing, Minor in Business Marketing
Sherrill Law Offices, PLLC AttorneyFaegre & Benson LLPMarch 1992 - April 1996
Merchant & Gould P.C. January 1985 - March 1992
Skills
Strategic Planning, Business Development, Project Management, Patents, Litigation, Trademarks, Due Diligence, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Management, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
University of Iowa 1982 — 1984
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Chemical Engineering
Vista Outdoor Inc. September 2015 - Present
Vista Outdoor Inc. June 2012 - Present
Walker Methodist June 2009 - February 2011
Merchant & Gould P.C. November 2008 - February 2009
Nations Care Link December 2007 - November 2008
Graco July 2000 - September 2006
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Interviews, Management, Training, Budgets, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Service, Databases, Employee Benefits, Employee Training, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, New Business Development, Outlook, PowerPoint, Process Improvement, Team Building, Time Management, Troubleshooting
Education
Anoka Ramsey Community College 1997 — 1998
Business
University of Phoenix
Information Technology
Gustafson Gluek PLLC April 2008 - Present
Wright County Court Administration October 2006 - April 2008
Merchant & Gould P.C. May 2003 - October 2006
Skills
Case Managment, Close Attention to..., Employee Training, Multi Tasking, Westlaw, Legal Writing, Filing, Legal Research, Litigation
Education
Minnesota School of Business 2004 — 2007
Associate of Science (AS), Paralegal Studies
Law Offices of Michael Dryja March 2014 - Present
Billion & Armitage, P.A. October 2012 - March 2014
Shumaker & Sieffert, P.A. 2009 - October 2012
CPA Global 2007 - 2009
Merchant & Gould P.C. June 2006 - March 2007
Foley & Mansfield, PLLP September 2005 - June 2006
Blease & Zuccaro June 2004 - September 2005
Fish & Richardson P.C. 1997 - 2004
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patents, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Litigation, Prosecution, Westlaw, Litigation Support, Patentability, Copyright Law, Document Review, Trademarks
Education
North Hennepin Community College 2011 — 2013
Associate's Degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Crawford Maunu PLLC May 2004 - Present
Merchant & Gould P.C. June 1986 - May 2004
Skills
Trademarks, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Copyright Law, Arbitration, Trademark & Copyright..., Legal Writing, Licensing
Education
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Civil Engineering
University of Iowa College of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Intellectual Property Law
One LLP March 2015 - Present
Jubilee Broadcasting Network, LLC May 2014 - Present
Church of God In Christ, Inc. January 2009 - Present
The Eclipse Group LLP April 2009 - February 2015
Loeb & Loeb LLP January 2008 - January 2009
Foley & Lardner LLP September 2005 - December 2008
Christie, Parker & Hale, LLP January 2000 - March 2003
Merchant & Gould P.C. August 1998 - December 1999
TRW Space & Technology December 1995 - February 1999
The Aerospace Corporation August 1994 - December 1995
Skills
Intellectual Property, IP Litigation, Information Technology, IT Outsourcing, Entertainment, Licensing, Religious Non-profits, Registered Patent..., Patentability, Software Licensing, Patent Portfolio..., Patent Applications, Domain Names, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Trademarks
Education
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University 1997 — 2001
J.D., Law
Georgia Institute of Technology 1994 — 1995
M.S., Aerospace Engineering
Purdue University 1989 — 1994
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Merchant & Gould P.C. August 2014 - Present
B&W Y-12 LLC September 2012 - May 2014
Pitts & Lake, P.C. May 2013 - August 2013
Knox County June 2012 - August 2012
State of Tennessee July 2011 - August 2011
Waddey & Patterson, P.C. May 2011 - July 2011
Eaton Corporation November 2008 - August 2010
Eaton Corporation March 2008 - November 2008
Eaton Corporation July 2007 - February 2008
Skills
German, Spanish, Logistics, Innovation, Intellectual Property, Internet, Computers, Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Research
Education
University of Tennessee College of Law 2010 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Intellectual Property Law
University of Tennessee-Knoxville - College of Business Administration 2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
University of Tennessee-Knoxville 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Merchant & Gould P.C. September 2011 - Present
Mary Kay Inc. June 2013 - Present
3M August 2000 - September 2011
Skills
Patentability, Patent Litigation, Westlaw, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Patents, Patent Applications, Licensing, Invention, Copyright Law, Trade Secrets, Trademarks, Prosecution
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2007 — 2011
JD, Law
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 1995 — 2000
BS, Chemical Engineering
Merchant & Gould P.C. 2001 - Present
Skills
Licensing, Trademarks, Intellectual Property, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Legal Research
Education
DeVry University-Illinois 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Science in Multimedia Design and Development, Multimedia Design and Development, 3.88
Bismarck State College 1997 — 1998
Accessible Consturction and Products May 2009 - Present
Greater Midwest Realty March 2008 - Present
Self-employed March 2002 - Present
Century 21 Care Realty July 2006 - January 2008
Century 21 Christian Realty March 2002 - June 2006
Friederichs Law Firm, PA September 1993 - December 2001
Kinney & Lange, P September 1990 - September 1993
Merchant & Gould P.C. August 1980 - September 1990
Skills
Residential Homes, Intellectual Property, Construction, Renovation, Short Sales, Sellers, First Time Home Buyers, Buyer Representation, New Home Sales, Foreclosures, Listings, Single Family Homes, REO, Relocation, Real Estate, Investment Properties, Investors, Real Property, HUD, Townhomes, Real Estate Transactions
Education
North Hennepin Community College 2004 — 2006
Coursework, Paralegal Studies
Vocational High School
HS Diploma, Business Administration and Management, General
Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner July 2011 - Present
Boston Scientific October 2006 - February 2011
Guidant October 2004 - October 2006
Guidant June 1999 - October 2004
Merchant & Gould P.C. June 1993 - June 1999
Skills
Licensing, Patents, Mergers & Acquisitions, Medical Devices
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 1992 — 1995
J.D.
Purdue University 1988 — 1991
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Merchant & Gould P.C. March 2010 - Present
Darby & Darby January 2010 - March 2010
Darby & Darby P.C. September 2002 - December 2009
Pennie & Edmonds 2001 - 2001
Suffolk County District Attorney's Office 2000 - 2000
Amgen July 1995 - July 1999
Skills
Patents, Patent Prosecution, Licensing, Patentability, Litigation, Patent Litigation, Biotechnology, Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Pharmaceutical Industry, Prosecution
Education
Boston College Law School 1999 — 2002
JD, Law
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1991 — 1995
B.S., Chemistry; Writing
Infectious Disease Research Institute August 2014 - June 2015
PhaseRx February 2010 - May 2014
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation January 2008 - January 2010
Pfizer May 2002 - January 2008
3M July 2001 - April 2002
Merchant & Gould P.C. September 1999 - May 2001
Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Technology Transfer, Pharmaceutical Industry, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Licensing, Patent Litigation, Patentability, Drug Discovery, Due Diligence, Commercialization, Trade Secrets, Corporate Law, Lifesciences, Prosecution
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 1996 — 1999
Northwestern University 1991 — 1996
PhD, Organic Chemistry
Creighton University 1987 — 1991
B.S., Chemistry
FairWind Ventures, LLC 2006 - Present
Merchant & Gould P.C. 1998 - 2006
Merchant & Gould 1998 - 2005
Hancock Knearl 1992 - 1994
IBM 1969 - 1991
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
Jensen Family Law, L.L.C. August 2009 - Present
P.B.Loco Peanut Butters 2003 - 2009
Fish & Richardson P.C. 2002 - 2003
Merchant & Gould P.C. 2001 - 2002
Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. 1999 - 2001
United States District Court 1997 - 1999
Dungarvin 1991 - 1999
3M 1989 - 1993
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 1993 — 1997
Iowa State University 1984 — 1989
B.S., Electrical Engineering
I-35 High School
I-35 High School
Merchant & Gould P.C. 2001 - Present
Skills
Trademarks, Trade Secrets, Litigation, Patent Litigation, Trade Dress, Trademark Infringement, Copyright Law, Dispute, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Patentability, Unfair Competition, Patents, Licensing, Prosecution
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 1971 — 1974
JD
St. Olaf College 1966 — 1970
B.A., magna cum laude
Goff Patent Law PLLC August 2007 - Present
Klarquist Sparkman, LLP February 2003 - August 2007
Merchant & Gould P.C. 2001 - 2003
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit September 2000 - September 2001
Schmeiser, Olsen & Watts May 1999 - September 2000
Skills
Patents, Patent preparation, Patent Prosecution, Patent Strategy, Patent Analysis, Patent Drafting, Patentability, Intellectual Property..., Intellectual Property, Trademark Prosecution, Business Methods, Software Patents, Invention, Registered Patent..., Trademarks
Education
Brigham Young University—J. Reuben Clark Law School 1996 — 1999
JD, Summa Cum Laude, Law
Brigham Young University 1992 — 1996
BS, Magna Cum Laude, Mechanical Engineering
Merchant & Gould P.C. January 2011 - Present
Merchant & Gould Staff AttorneyCPT CorporationOctober 1984 - October 1987
Electro-Craft Corporation 1981 - 1983
Skills
Patents, Litigation, Legal Writing, Management, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Negotiation, Software Patents, Legal Advice, Trade Secrets, Patent Prosecution, Strategic Planning, Copyright Law, Trademarks
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 1982 — 1985
Juris Doctor, Law
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1978 — 1982
B.E.E., Electrical Engineering
Merchant & Gould P.C. 2004 - Present
Cooley Godward LLP 1997 - 2003
Brega & Winters, P.C. 1994 - 1997
Skills
Litigation, Licensing,...
Education
University of Denver - Sturm College of Law 1991 — 1994
J.D.
Bowdoin College 1985 — 1989
A.B., Biochemistry and Environmental Studies
Radisson April 2014 - Present
Canyon Sports October 2013 - Present
Marriott Hotels July 2013 - January 2014
Canyon sports October 2007 - September 2013
Salt Lake Bees March 2009 - July 2013
Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort April 2008 - September 2008
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson July 2004 - August 2007
Merchant & Gould P.C. May 2003 - September 2005
Skills
Operations Management, Employee Training, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Reporting & Analysis, Buyer Representation, Social Media Marketing, Data Analysis, Google Webmaster Tools, Order Fulfillment, Microsoft Office, Lightspeed, Hotel Booking, Hotel Operations, Hotels, Sales, Hospitality Industry, Event Management, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Customer Relations, Customer Retention
Education
Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute 2011 — 2012
Sports Turf Management, Sports Turf Management
University of Minnesota-Duluth 2006 — 2007
Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner February 1999 - Present
FoundationIP, LLC 2000 - August 2005
Intellevate US 2000 - August 2005
Dri-Steem Humidifier Company 1998 - 1999
Merchant & Gould P.C. 1997 - 1998
Gallery Software 1995 - 1997
Various Accounting Related Positions 1991 - 1995
US Army 1985 - 1989
Skills
Financial Reporting, Analysis, Cash Management, Budgets, Forecasting, Accounting, Process Improvement, Finance, Cost Accounting, Management, Cash Flow, Microsoft Excel, Business Strategy, Intellectual Property, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Financial Forecasting, Contract Negotiation, Account Reconciliation, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Office, Financial Modeling, Accounts Payable, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Managerial Finance, General Ledger, Cross-functional Team..., Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Accounts Receivable, Project Management, PowerPoint, Credit
Education
Hamline University 2009 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, 3.95
Metropolitan State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
Normandale Community College
Associate of Arts (AA), Liberal Education
Merchant & Gould P.C. October 2012 - Present
Merchant & Gould P.C. 2012 - 2012
The Honoralbe Richard H. Kyle, US District Court, Dist. of Minnesota June 2009 - July 2009
University of Minnesota, Ethics Consult Service September 2006 - April 2008
Gustilo Center For Medical Education and Biomechanics June 2006 - September 2006
Andrew Lassar Lab, Harvard Medical School January 2003 - June 2005
Skills
Patents, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Litigation, Trademarks, Patentability, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Medical Devices, Trade Secrets, Trademark Infringement, Licensing, Privacy Law, Westlaw, Civil Litigation, Prosecution, Copyright Law, Intellectual Property..., Medical Imaging, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pharmacology, FDA, Healthcare Information..., Healthcare Information..., Legal Issues, Property Law, Strategic Communications, Team Leadership, Patent Portfolio..., Nutraceuticals, Healthcare Consulting, Rights Of Publicity, Software Patents, Start-ups
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Joint Degree Program in Law, Science, and Technology
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Joint Degree Program in Law, Science, and Technology
Harvard University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology
Phillips Exeter Academy
Perkins Coie LLP January 2015 - Present
Perkins Coie LLP May 2013 - December 2014
Merchant & Gould P.C. January 2012 - May 2013
Merchant & Gould P.C. January 2008 - December 2011
Greenberg Traurig LLP November 2006 - December 2007
EchoStar Satellite LLC December 2003 - September 2006
Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. 2002 - 2003
Sachs Group 1997 - 1998
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Patent Analysis, Licensing, Open Source Software, Telecommunications, Portfolio Management, Patent Portfolio..., Patent Drafting, Patent Strategy, Patents, Prosecution, Trade Secrets, Corporate Law, Registered Patent..., Patentability, Privacy Law, Software Licensing, Invention, Software Patents, Copyright Law, Legal Opinions, Trademarks, Litigation, Litigation Support
Education
University of Colorado School of Law 1998 — 2003
JD
Michigan Technological University 2000 — 2002
BS
Northwestern University 1994 — 1997
BS
Merchant & Gould P.C. March 2015 - Present
The Concept Law Group, P.A. March 2014 - March 2015
Nalco, An Ecolab Company October 2013 - March 2014
Skills
Organization, Time Management, Paralegals, Problem Solving, Microsoft Excel, Legal Research, Microsoft Office, Office Management, Telephone Skills, Data Entry, LexisNexis
Education
Loyola University Chicago 2013 — 2014
Corporate Paralegal
University of Kentucky 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Equine Science and Management
Trademark Lab July 2014 - Present
W. Reid Morris, Esq. November 2012 - Present
Erik M. Pelton & Associates, PLLC January 2012 - May 2012
Institute for Intellectual Property & Social Justice May 2011 - May 2012
Howard University School of Law August 2009 - May 2012
The Nature Conservancy May 2011 - August 2011
Merchant & Gould P.C. May 2010 - July 2010
Perkins Coie LLP November 2008 - August 2009
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children 2008 - 2009
Perkins Coie LLP 2008 - 2009
Skills
Trademark Prosecution, Trademark Infringement, Brand Development, Brand Management, Trademarks, Copyright Registration, Copyright Law, Intellectual Property, Licensing
Education
Howard University School of Law 2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing
UnitedHealth Group August 2015 - Present
UnitedHealth Group November 2014 - August 2015
Meagher & Geer, PLLP October 2012 - October 2014
SUPERVALU 2003 - 2008
Merchant & Gould P.C. 2001 - 2003
Onvoy 2000 - 2001
National Computer Systems 1999 - 2000
US Navy July 1992 - January 1997
Skills
Data Entry, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Process Scheduler, Stress, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Coaching, Accounts Payable, Real Estate, Intellectual Property, Charities, Legal Documents, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Assistance, Team Building, Team-oriented, Administrative..., Customer Service, Litigation, Training, Problem Solving, Civil Litigation, Leadership, Management, Research, Filing, Communication, Budgets, Corporate Law, Healthcare, Courts, Administration, Process Improvement, Employment Law, Insurance, Westlaw, Social Networking, Project Management, Office Management, Medical Records, Scheduling, Contract Negotiation
Education
Inver Hills Community College 1997 — 1999
AAS, Paralegal
Alibaba Group Holding Limited June 2014 - Present
Hamre Schumann Mueller Larson P.A. February 2014 - Present
Dorsey & Whitney LLP July 2001 - February 2014
Merchant & Gould P.C. September 1991 - July 2001
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patent prosecution, Patents, China-US cross-border..., Patent enforcement, Trademark enforcement, Domain Name protection, Data protection and...
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1993 — 1997
Master of Science (MS), EE, High Distinction
William Mitchell College of Law 1993 — 1997
Doctor of Law (JD), Attorney-at-Law
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1990 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering, High Distinction
Fudan University 1987 — 1990
Engineer's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, High Distinction
Frommer Lawrence & Haug LLP April 2010 - December 2014
Darby & Darby July 2003 - March 2010
Merchant & Gould P.C. 2001 - 2003
The Boeing Company 1995 - 2001
The Boeing Company 1986 - 1995
The Boeing Company 1979 - 1986
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets, Patents, Patentability, Copyright Law, Trademarks, Litigation, Trademark Infringement, Commercial Litigation, Patent Applications, Mediation, Appeals, Privacy Law, Software Licensing, Legal Writing, Registered Patent..., Licensing, Corporate Law, Unfair Competition, Cyberlaw, Software Patents, Civil Litigation, Legal Opinions
Education
Seattle University School of Law 1997 — 2000
JD, law
University of Washington 1989 — 1990
MSEE, Electrical Engineering
Seattle University 1980 — 1983
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
The University of New Mexico 1970 — 1975
BS, Psychology/chemistry
Rush Henrietta 1967 — 1970
McClure, Qualey & Rodack, LLP October 2012 - Present
Thomas, Kayden, Horstemeyer & Risley, LLP 2011 - 2012
Merchant & Gould P.C. 2009 - 2011
Thomas, Kayden, Horstemeyer & Risley, LLP 2001 - 2009
Panduit 2000 - 2001
Invensys Controls 1998 - 2000
ITT 1993 - 1998
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Ga and IL Bars, USPTO Registration, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Prosecution, Patents, Copyright Law, Patent Applications, Licensing
Education
DePaul University College of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Engelmeier & Umanah, P.A. June 2015 - Present
Moss & Barnett, P.A. February 2005 - March 2015
Merchant & Gould P.C. August 2001 - February 2005
Birrell, Dunlap & Ritts February 1995 - August 2001
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Administrative Support, Legal Documents, Legal Research, Outlook, PowerPoint, Litigation Support, Administrative..., Pleadings, Trials, Courts, Legal Writing, Arbitration, Litigation, Corporate Law, Legal Assistance, Trademarks
Education
Anoka Ramsey Community College
Associate's degree
Rose-N-Grin Photography May 2007 - Present
Merchant & Gould P.C. March 2013 - December 2014
Ricoh July 2012 - December 2014
Creative House Press August 2009 - August 2012
Pinnacle Services, Inc. October 2011 - May 2012
Pinnacle Services Inc. August 2011 - October 2011
Lush Food Bar April 2011 - October 2011
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage August 2010 - April 2011
The Barn Theatre January 2005 - April 2010
John O's Dinner Theatre August 2008 - June 2009
Skills
strong leader, Team Performance, Advertising, Direct Marketing, Photography, Digital Photography, Research, Community Outreach, Team Leadership, Volunteer Coordination, Softball, Volleyball, Bowling, New Business Development, Leadership, Volunteer Management, Teaching, Conflict Resolution, Coaching, Creative Direction, Management, Training, Customer Service, Social Networking, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office
Education
New York Institute of Photography 2013 — 2015
Certificate, Photography
Concordia College 1996 — 2000
Bachelor's degree, Elementary Education and Teaching
Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa High School 1991 — 1996
Diploma, General Studies
Lathrop & Gage LLP May 2013 - Present
King County Bar Association 2003 - Present
Merchant & Gould P.C. November 2011 - May 2013
Lane Powell PC 2001 - 2003
Lane Powell PC 1997 - 2000
United States District Court, Western District of Washington September 1994 - August 1995
Weyerhaeuser 1993 - 1994
Smith Alling, P.S. 1992 - 1993
Skills
Intellectual Property, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Courts, Appeals, Mediation, Trials, Trade Secrets, Class Actions, Westlaw, Trademarks, Alternative Dispute..., Legal Writing, Trademark Infringement, Patent Litigation, Corporate Law
Education
Seattle University School of Law 1991 — 1994
J.D., cum laude, Law
University of Washington 1985 — 1990
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General
Decatur 1982 — 1985
high school
Pabst Patent Group LLP June 2008 - Present
AUTM 2012 - 2012
Pabst Patent Group LLP June 2006 - June 2008
Merchant & Gould P.C. June 2005 - June 2006
Thomas, Kayden, Horstemeyer & Risley, LLP June 2004 - June 2005
Troutman Sanders LLP 2001 - 2004
King and Spalding 1999 - 2001
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patent Portfolio..., Intellectual Property, Licensing, Patent Strategy, Patent Drafting, Patent preparation, Patent Analysis, Trademark Prosecution, Biotechnology, Patentability, Due Diligence, Life Sciences, Trade Secrets, Patents, Prosecution, Intellectual Property..., Nanotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Client Counseling, Technology Transfer, Licensing Agreements, Invention, Lifesciences, Pharmaceutical Industry, Trademarks
Education
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law 1994 — 1997
Juris Doctorate, Law
The University of Texas at Austin 1989 — 1995
Ph.D., Cellular and Molecular Biology
The University of Texas at Austin 1983 — 1988
BS, Zoology
Marger Johnson & McCollom November 2012 - Present
Akerman Senterfitt November 2010 - February 2012
Merchant & Gould P.C. March 2008 - November 2010
A1 Scuba and Travel Center, Inc. 2008 - 2010
Greenberg Traurig, LLP September 2007 - March 2008
Greenberg Traurig, LLP June 2006 - July 2006
Skills
Trade Secrets, Litigation, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Legal Research, Trademarks, Appeals, Copyright Law, Civil Litigation, Patents, Trademark Infringement, Legal Writing, Licensing, Patentability, Prosecution, Litigation Support, Trials
Education
NYU School of Law 2004 — 2007
J.D., Law
University of Colorado at Boulder 1998 — 2003
BS, Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology
Silpada Designs March 2010 - Present
Merchant & Gould P.C. 2008 - 2009
Greenberg Traurig LLP 2003 - 2008
Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP 1994 - 2003
Skills
Legal Assistance, Customer Service, Litigation, Microsoft Excel, Legal Research, Marketing, Westlaw, Intellectual Property, Litigation Support, Contract Negotiation, Employment Law, Commercial Litigation, Trials, Document Review, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Notary Public, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Mediation
Education
Denver Paralegal Institute
Certificate
Metropolitan State College of Denver
Agency for Dispute Resolution, Inc. April 2011 - Present
AuriQ Sytems Inc. January 2011 - Present
Wood IP Resolution January 2011 - Present
Feldman Gale Intellectual Property Law Firm 2011 - Present
Joni and Friends 1998 - Present
Fulbright & Jaworski 2002 - December 2010
Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly 1998 - 2001
Merchant & Gould P.C. 1991 - 1998
Nilsson Robbins 1977 - 1991
Skills
Litigation, Patent Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Patents, Trademark Infringement, Alternative Dispute..., Copyright Litigation, Intellectual Property, Commercial Litigation, Arbitration, Mediation, Civil Litigation, Courts, Domain Names, Copyright Law, Licensing, Legal Research, Personal Injury, Torts, Legal Issues, Cyberlaw, Business Litigation, Trademarks, Copyright Infringement, Unfair Competition, Litigation Support, Trade Secrets, Corporate Governance, International Law, Legal Writing, Registered Patent..., Appeals, Product Liability, Patent Prosecution, Trials, Anti-counterfeiting, Dispute, Trade Dress, Legal Assistance, Class Actions, Family Law, Corporate Law, Entertainment Law, International..., Prosecution, Breach Of Contract, Privacy Law, Competition Law, Consumer Law, Construction Law
Education
Pepperdine University School of Law 2008 — 2010
ADE Certificate, Alternative Dispute Resolution: Mediation, Arbitration, Settlement Counsel
LACBA Mediation training 2009 — 2009
Certificate of Completion, Mediation
University of La Verne 1972 — 1975
Doctor of Law (JD), Law
University of California, Los Angeles 1967 — 1971
Master of Science (MS) Stochastic Control Systems Engineering, Stochastic Control Systems Engineering
University of California, Los Angeles 1965 — 1967
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
National Institute of Trial Advocacy
Certificate of Completion, Trial Advocacy
University of Southern California
Certificate of Completion, Advanced Copyright Law
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP June 2012 - Present
Nestlé HealthCare Nutrition, Inc. October 2007 - March 2010
Nestlé October 2007 - March 2010
Merchant & Gould P.C. 1998 - 2007
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Medical Devices, Corporate Law, Legal Assistance, Document Review, Licensing, Contract Negotiation, Westlaw, Litigation Support, Policy, Editing, Trade Secrets, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Due Diligence, Analysis, Patent Litigation, Patents, Copyright Law, Patent Prosecution, Project Management, Leadership, Intellectual Property
Education
St. Cloud State University 2010 — 2012
BS, Business Management
North Hennepin Community College 1992 — 1994
AS, Law
Merchant & Gould P.C. February 2015 - Present
Kelley Drye & Warren LLP 2004 - January 2015
Pennie & Edmonds LLP 1995 - 2003
Skills
Copyright Law, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Trademarks, Trade Secrets, Prosecution, Litigation, Due Diligence, Trademark Infringement, Patent Litigation, Competition Law, Privacy Law, Domain Names, Appeals, Trials
Education
The John Marshall Law School
J.D., Law
DePauw University
B.A., English Composition
Buffalo Wild Wings June 2015 - Present
Merchant & Gould P.C. May 2014 - Present
Kokoro Volleyball Club November 2013 - June 2014
Buffalo Wild Wings August 2009 - August 2013
Skills
Microsoft Word, Accounting, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Financial Accounting, Teamwork, Financial Analysis, Time Management, Data Entry, Financial Reporting, Data Analysis, Customer Service, Account Reconciliation
Education
Augsburg College 2011 — 2015
Accounting and Finance, Accounting and Finance, Junior
U.S. Department of Labor/OSHA April 2008 - Present
U.S. Department of Treasury, Office of Chief Council (IRS), General Legal Services January 2006 - April 2008
McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC March 2004 - December 2005
Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts March 2003 - February 2004
Merchant & Gould P.C. November 1999 - November 2002
Education
Roosevelt University 2009 — 2011
MBA, Business Administration with a concentration in Training and Development
Judson University 2006 — 2008
Bachelor’s Degree, Management Technology Systems
North Hennepin Community College
A.A.S with Honors, Paralegal
Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP August 2015 - Present
Merchant & Gould P.C. 2007 - July 2015
Withers & Keys, LLC 2006 - 2007
Merchant & Gould P.C. 2002 - 2006
Sunstein Kann Murphy & Timbers LLP 2000 - 2002
USPTO 1999 - 2000
Sprint 1992 - 1994
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patents, Trade Secrets, Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Licensing, Software Patents, Client Counseling, Patentability, Copyright Law, Prosecution, Patent Portfolio..., Registered Patent...
Education
Georgia State University College of Law 1994 — 1997
J.D., Law
Georgia Institute of Technology 1987 — 1992
Bachelor’s Degree, Electrical Engineering
Terumo BCT May 2012 - Present
Sheridan Ross P.C. May 2011 - June 2012
Merchant & Gould P.C. November 2005 - May 2011
Marsh Fischmann & Breyfogle May 2002 - October 2005
Patent Law Group February 2002 - May 2002
Skjerven Morrill MacPherson May 2000 - January 2002
Education
University of California, Berkeley - School of Law 1998 — 2001
J.D., Law
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 1994 — 1998
B.S., Materials Engineering
Law Office of Brian K. Lathrop October 2014 - Present
Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP 2007 - September 2014
Merchant & Gould P.C. 2005 - 2006
Squire Patton Boggs 2002 - 2005
Skills
Patents, Pharmaceutical Industry, Patent Prosecution, Biotechnology, Trade Secrets, Patentability, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Legal Research, Licensing, Immunology, Due Diligence, Lifesciences, Prosecution, Trademarks
Education
George Mason University School of Law 2000 — 2004
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine 1981 — 1986
Ph.D., Biological Sciences (Molecular Biology)
Indiana University Bloomington 1977 — 1981
Bachelor's Degree, Biology, Honors Program
Merchant & Gould P.C. January 2013 - Present
Knoxville Symphony Orchestra 2013 - 2014
Merchant & Gould P.C. April 2008 - December 2012
University of Tennessee College of Law August 2008 - May 2012
Hunton & Williams LLP September 2003 - March 2008
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit August 2002 - August 2003
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee August 2000 - August 2002
SUNY-Stony Brook August 1994 - July 1996
Skills
Intellectual Property, Litigation, Trade Secrets, Legal Writing, Copyright Law, Trademark Infringement, Licensing, Commercial Litigation, Trademarks, Civil Litigation, Patent Litigation, Trademark Litigation, Copyright Litigation
Education
University of Tennessee College of Law 1997 — 2000
J.D. (summa cum laude)
University of Chicago 1988 — 1994
Ph.D., Music History and Theory
Carleton College 1984 — 1988
B.A. (magna cum laude), Music
Marshfield Senior High School
Michael Best & Friedrich LLP 2009 - Present
Merchant & Gould P.C. 2008 - 2009
Skills
Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Social Media, Copyright Law, Domain Names, Licensing
Education
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law 2005 — 2008
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2002 — 2003
Michigan Technological University 2000 — 2001
Dorsey & Whitney LLP January 2001 - Present
Merchant & Gould P.C. September 1991 - July 2001
Skills
Intellectual Property, Mandarin, Mergers, Litigation, Corporate Law, Medical Devices, Japanese, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Trade Secrets, Negotiation, Chinese
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1990 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Fudan University 1987 — 1990
Master of Science (MS), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Merchant & Gould P.C. June 1981 - Present
Wynde Hill Winery February 2003 - 2010
Jack Clifford Enterprises May 1973 - May 1981
Skills
Trademarks, Alternative Dispute..., Intellectual Property, Advertising, Patents, Licensing, Litigation, Copyright Law, Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets, Commercial Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Legal Assistance, Trademark Infringement, Arbitration, Cyberlaw, Dispute
Education
Creighton University School of Law 1978 — 1981
J.D., Law
Creighton University 1974 — 1978
B.S., Physics, minor in Philosophy, minor in art
Merchant & Gould P.C. 1992 - Present
University of Minnesota Law School 1995 - 1997
Centel Corporation 1987 - 1989
Saginaw Division, General Motors 1983 - 1987
Education
The John Marshall Law School 1989 — 1992
JD
Purdue University 1982 — 1987
B.S., Electrical Engineering
West Lafayette High School
West Lafayette High School
West Lafayette High School
Mueting, Raasch & Gebhardt October 2011 - Present
Campbell Nelson Whipps, LLC July 2006 - October 2011
Crompton, Seager & Tufte May 2002 - June 2006
Merchant & Gould P.C. 2000 - 2003
Merchant & Gould January 2000 - May 2002
Merchant & Gould PC January 1998 - December 1999
Cargill Inc June 1993 - October 1996
Skills
Intellectual Property, Chemistry, Medical Devices, Semiconductors, Polymers, Optics, Clearance Opinions, Due Diligence, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Small Molecule, Patents, Copyright Law, Licensing, Trade Secrets, Patentability, Patent Prosecution
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 1996 — 2000
Juris Doctor, Law
University of Minnesota Duluth 1988 — 1993
BChE, Chemical Enginnering
Merchant & Gould P.C. January 2013 - Present
William Mitchell College of Law August 2013 - August 2013
Shape Medical Systems July 2012 - July 2013
Envoy Medical January 2011 - June 2012
Geodigm Corporation March 2006 - January 2011
IBM 2003 - 2006
Skills
C++, Medical Devices, Product Development, TCL, Python, Linux, Contract Negotiation, Distributed Systems, Perl, Software Engineering, C, Patent Prosecution, Algorithms, Trademarks
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2010 — 2013
J.D., summa cum laude
University of Minnesota 2003 — 2007
M.S., Computer Science
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1999 — 2003
B.S., Computer Engineering
Merchant & Gould P.C. April 2010 - Present
Darby & Darby PC August 2004 - March 2010
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Patentability, Patents, Software Licensing, Chemistry, Client Counseling, Legal Opinions, Trade Secrets, Prosecution, Patent Applications, Licensing, Registered Patent..., Litigation
Education
Fordham University School of Law 2006 — 2010
JD, Intellectual Property
Boston College 2002 — 2004
Postdoctoral Fellowship, Organic Chemistry
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1996 — 2002
Ph.D., Chemistry
The College of William and Mary 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP September 2010 - Present
United States District Court for the District of Minnesota August 2008 - September 2010
Faegre & Benson LLP September 2006 - August 2008
Merchant & Gould P.C. 2004 - 2004
3M May 2001 - May 2003
3M July 2000 - May 2001
3M July 1998 - July 2000
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patents, Litigation, Patent Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Trade Secrets, Civil Litigation, Trademarks, Trademark Infringement, Courts, Appeals, Copyright Law, Prosecution
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2002 — 2006
J.D., summa cum laude and valedictorian
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1996 — 1998
MS
Iowa State University 1991 — 1995
BS, with distinction
Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP June 2013 - Present
Richards Kibbe & Orbe LLP June 2009 - May 2013
Cartier July 2008 - November 2008
Merchant & Gould P.C. 2004 - 2008
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Business Development, Team Management, Competitive Intelligence, Event Planning, Special Events..., Marketing Communications, Strategic Public..., Social Media, Web Content, Collateral Production, Contract Negotiation, Budgets
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2006 — 2008
M.B.A.
St. Cloud State University - Herberger Business School 1997 — 2001
B.S.
Dicke, Billig & Czaja, PLLC August 2014 - Present
Haukaas Fish PLLC February 2014 - May 2014
Merchant & Gould P.C. May 2013 - July 2013
Genius Products May 2007 - August 2009
M Advertising, LLC December 2004 - May 2007
Dart Distribution, LLC October 2000 - December 2004
Ingram Entertainment April 1997 - October 2000
Skills
Advertising, Intellectual Property, Marketing, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Microsoft Office, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Licensing, Copyright Law, Strategy, Trademarks, Patents, Entertainment
Education
Inver Hills Community College 2011 — 2013
Paralegal Certificated / ABA-approved, Law
Indiana State University 1983 — 1988
Bachelor's degree, Music merchandising / marketing
Self-Employed August 2014 - Present
LeClairRyan March 2013 - July 2014
Studebaker & Brackett P.C. January 2010 - February 2013
The Law Offices of Raymond Van Dyke July 2009 - February 2013
Merchant & Gould P.C. December 2008 - June 2009
Winston & Strawn LLP September 2007 - December 2008
Nixon Peabody LLP January 2004 - September 2007
Foley & Lardner LLP August 2000 - December 2003
Georgetown University Lombardi Cancer Ctr 1987 - 1989
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Due Diligence, Biotechnology, Intellectual Property, Patentability, Litigation, Patents, Trade Secrets, Appeals, Copyright Law, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Opinions, Trademarks, Prosecution, Licensing, Trademark Infringement, Patent Applications, Patent Portfolio..., Litigation Support, Client Counseling
Education
Hofstra University 1998 — 1998
Advance Program, Paralegal Studies, Honors
Columbia University in the City of New York 1983 — 1987
PH.D., Pathobiology
Columbia University in the City of New York 1981 — 1983
M. Phil., Pathobiology
University of Santo Tomas 1980 — 1981
Medicine
University of Santo Tomas 1976 — 1980
BS, Medical Technology, cum laude
St. John's Institute 1972 — 1976
Fredrikson & Byron, PA August 2001 - November 2012
Patterson Thuente Christensen Pedersen, P.A. September 2000 - July 2001
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP June 1999 - July 2000
Augustine Biomedical + Design May 1998 - May 1999
Merchant & Gould P.C. April 1997 - May 1998
Skills
Trademarks, Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Patents
Education
College of St. Benedict 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
Merchant & Gould P.C. May 1990 - Present
Independent School District 281 1986 - 1987
Skills
Library Management, Library, Electronic Resources, Interlibrary Loan, Intellectual Property, Legal Research, Library Science, Collection Development, Library Instruction, Information Literacy, Cataloging, Law Librarianship, Copyright Law, Information Management, Metadata, Information Retrieval, Westlaw, Knowledge Management, Taxonomy, Online Research, Library Research, Patents, Digital Libraries, Academic Libraries, Lexis
Education
St. Catherine University 1986 — 1989
Information Management
Wenderoth, Lind & Ponack, L.L.P. September 2015 - Present
Roylance, Abrams, Berdo & Goodman October 2009 - August 2015
Merchant & Gould P.C. March 2007 - September 2009
Sughrue Mion PLLC August 1999 - February 2007
Education
Case Western Reserve University School of Law 1996 — 1999
J.D.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1991 — 1997
Ph.D., Molecular Biology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1989 — 1991
M.S., Entomology
Kent State University 1985 — 1989
B.S., Biology
McDermott, Will & Emery May 2002 - Present
Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly June 1999 - March 2002
Merchant & Gould P.C. May 1998 - May 1999
UCLA September 1992 - August 1997
Illinois Wesleyan University September 1988 - May 1992
Skills
Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Client Counseling, Civil Litigation, Due Diligence of Life..., Lifesciences, Due Diligence, Trademarks
Education
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University 1997 — 2001
JD
UCLA 1992 — 1997
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Neurobiology and Neurosciences
Illinois Wesleyan University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor’s Degree, Biology, General, Cum laude
Hollingsworth Davis, LLC July 2005 - Present
Mueting, Raasch & Gebhardt February 1998 - June 2000
Merchant & Gould P.C. 1994 - 1998
Poms Smith Lande & Rose 1992 - 1994
Litton Aero Products Division 1988 - 1992
ARCO Solar 1986 - 1988
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patents, Patentability, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Licensing, Trade Secrets, Legal Opinions, Medical Devices, Legal Writing, Prosecution, Registered Patent..., Patent Applications
Education
Whittier Law School 1988 — 1992
J.D.
California State University-Northridge 1980 — 1986
B.S.E., Electrical Engineering; minor coursework in Computer Science
Chaminade College Preparatory
Fish & Richardson P.C. February 2015 - Present
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. January 2014 - February 2015
CPA Global September 2013 - January 2014
CPA Global May 2010 - September 2013
Merchant & Gould P.C. August 2008 - May 2010
Hennepin County February 2008 - August 2008
Hennepin County October 2005 - August 2008
Jenny Craig August 2003 - October 2005
Skills
Legal Support, Legal Research, Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Foundation IP, Memotech, Legal Assistance, Patent Prosecution, Copyright Law, Courts, Trademarks, Trials
Education
Hamline University 2006 — 2008
Certificate, Legal Studies
Marquette University 1998 — 2003
Bachelor's, History, Theology
Ascenda Law Group April 2015 - Present
Ascenda Law Group April 2015 - Present
Merchant & Gould P.C. April 2010 - April 2015
Darby & Darby PC February 1982 - April 2010
Stephens Davis Miller & Mosher October 1980 - February 1982
Union Carbide Corporation December 1977 - September 1980
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Licensing, Technology Transfer, Patents, Trade Secrets, Invention, Legal Research, Due Diligence, Patent Applications, Joint Ventures, Lifesciences, Prosecution, Commercial Litigation, Start-ups, Arbitration, Biotechnology, Patent Portfolio..., Trials, Trademarks, Trademark Infringement, Patentability, Copyright Law, Registered Patent..., Unfair Competition, Litigation, Pharmaceutical Industry, Legal Opinions, Client Counseling, Litigation Support, Trade Dress, Legal Writing, Software Patents, Domain Names, Intellectual Property..., Privacy Law, Drug Development, Cyberlaw, Drafting patent..., Appeals, Software Licensing, Opposition, Intellectual Property..., Commercialization, Copyright Infringement, Freedom to Operate, Intellectual Asset..., Competition Law, Corporate Law
Education
Cornell Law School 1975 — 1978
JD
Cornell University 1970 — 1975
B.S., Chemical Engineering
Seager Tufte & Wickhem LLC 2008 - Present
Crompton Seager Tufte LLC December 2003 - December 2008
Merchant & Gould P.C. December 2000 - November 2003
Oppedahl & Larson LLP April 1998 - November 2000
USDA-ARS March 1996 - March 1998
USPTO October 1991 - February 1996
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Prosecution, Patents, Patentability, Registered Patent..., Trademarks, Patent Applications, Intellectual Property, Patent Portfolio..., Invention, Patent Searching
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2002 — 2006
JD, Law
Albany Medical College 1988 — 1991
M.S., Immunology
South Dakota State University 1984 — 1987
B.S., Microbiology
Merchant & Gould P.C. March 2004 - Present
Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. November 2000 - March 2004
Butler, Fitzgerald & Potter February 1999 - April 2000
Skills
Patent Litigation, Litigation, Westlaw, Pleadings, Document Review, Legal Assistance, Litigation Support, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Document Drafting, Docketing, PACER, ProLaw, Trademarks, Trademark Infringement, Copyright Law
Education
New York University 1997 — 1998
Paralegal Diploma, Paralegal Studies
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1990 — 1995
BA, International Relations and Spanish
Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP April 2008 - Present
Merchant & Gould P.C. March 2007 - April 2008
Merchant & Gould P.C. May 2005 - March 2007
DLA Piper May 2001 - May 2005
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC July 2000 - May 2001
USPTO May 1995 - July 2000
USPTO July 1991 - June 1995
Lord Corporation June 1988 - July 1991
Skills
Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets, Appeals, Patent Prosecution, Trademarks, Patent Litigation, Patent Applications, Coatings, Patents, Licensing, Patentability, Legal Writing, Due Diligence, Litigation, Legal Research, Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation, Prosecution
Education
The George Washington University 1991 — 1995
Doctor of Law (JD)
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1986 — 1988
Master of Science (MS), Materials Engineering
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Science (BS), Materials Engineering
Johnson & Johnson June 1993 - Present
Merchant & Gould P.C. August 1989 - June 1993
Education
Franklin Pierce Law Center 1986 — 1989
Doctor of Law (JD)
Case Western Reserve University 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Chemical Engineering
Erickson & Wessman, P.A. November 2012 - Present
Mansfield, Tanick and Cohen, P.A. August 2000 - October 2012
ProStaff Search LLC May 1999 - July 2000
Mueting Raasch & Gebhardt April 1998 - March 1999
Merchant & Gould P.C. January 1992 - April 1998
Skills
Invoicing, Accounts Receivable, Administrative..., Spreadsheets, Accounts Payable, Outlook, Bookkeeping, Legal Assistance, Account Reconciliation, Accounting, Human Resources, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Payroll, Office Administration, Employee Benefits, Time Management, Budgets, Financial Reporting, Training, Finance
Education
North Hennepin Community College 1989 — 1991
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Accounting
U.S. Bank January 2015 - Present
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP May 2006 - January 2015
Merchant & Gould P.C. January 2004 - May 2006
Advanced Respiratory Inc. September 2000 - January 2004
Erickson Technologies June 1999 - September 2000
American Performance Group July 1997 - June 1999
Huebcore Communications February 1995 - June 1996
Broadway & Seymour October 1993 - May 1996
Skills
Information Security, Networking, VMware ESX, Threat & Vulnerability..., Network Security, Virtualization, Hyper-V, Firewalls, Disaster Recovery, Enterprise Vault, Ironport, SAN, VMware, Security, Antivirus, Vulnerability Assessment, Windows 7, Microsoft..., Mobile Security, Intrusion Detection, VPN, Data Center, Citrix, Powershell, Cisco Technologies, Enterprise Architecture, Risk Management, Security Architecture..., CISSP, CEH, IT Infrastructure Design, Vulnerability Management, RSA Security, SIEM, ITIL v3 Foundations..., Endpoint Security, Storage Area Networks, Tokenization
Education
Thomas Edison State College
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Century College 1989 — 1993
General Studies
Merchant & Gould P.C. March 2015 - Present
Xcel Energy April 2009 - March 2015
Select Comfort January 2005 - January 2009
Select Comfort January 2002 - January 2005
Merchant & Gould September 2000 - November 2001
Skills
Facilities Management, Construction, Time Management, Contract Negotiation, Process Scheduler, Budgets, Contract Management, Team Building, Operations Management, Project Management, Process Improvement, Construction Management, Project Planning, Strategic Planning, Management
Education
North Dakota State University 1996 — 2000
BS, Facility Management
David L Garrison PS November 2008 - Present
SCARE Productions September 2001 - August 2009
Merchant & Gould P.C. September 2007 - October 2008
Garrison & Associates PS November 2002 - September 2007
Seafair Security Committee June 1995 - May 2007
Emerald City Aquatic Club January 1998 - June 2006
SvR Design November 2001 - November 2002
Clowns Unlimited, Inc. June 1993 - July 2002
Garrison & Associates PS July 1997 - November 2001
Skills
Legal Research, Project Summary, Litigation, Intellectual Property, Litigation Support, Trademark & Copyright..., TTAB, Docketing, Document Review, Trials, Legal Discovery, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Patent Litigation, Scheduling, Microsoft Office, WordPerfect
Education
Seattle Pacific University 1999 — 2001
BA, Inter Personal Communication
South Seattle College 1997 — 1999
AA, English
Franklin High school 1993 — 1997
HS
Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner, P.A. April 2015 - Present
Hartman & Citrin LLC August 2013 - March 2015
Merchant & Gould P.C. January 2011 - July 2013
William Mitchell College of Law August 2007 - December 2010
Office of the Clayton County Solicitor General June 2010 - August 2010
Merchant & Gould September 2005 - February 2009
Georgia Institute of Technology January 2003 - August 2005
Hoshizaki America May 2000 - July 2001
Skills
Patent preparation, Patent Prosecution, Patents, Patent Portfolio..., Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property..., Prosecution, Patentability, Courts, Trademarks, Employment Law, Licensing, Invention, Copyright Law, Legal Writing, Trade Secrets, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Appeals, Westlaw, Patent Applications, Legal Research, Legal Assistance, Trademark Infringement, Trials
Education
Goethe Institute - Atlanta 2013 — 2014
William Mitchell College of Law 2007 — 2010
JD
Georgia Institute of Technology 2003 — 2005
MS
Georgia Institute of Technology 1998 — 2002
BS
Merchant & Gould P.C. September 2014 - Present
Hennepin County Library April 2014 - Present
Ramsey County Library January 2014 - September 2014
Minneapolis Public Schools August 2012 - June 2014
Hennepin County Library June 2013 - August 2013
American Cancer Society August 2010 - August 2012
New Visions Academy August 2007 - August 2010
Minneapolis Public Schools 2007 - 2010
City of Lakes AmeriCorps August 2006 - August 2007
Dunn Library - Simpson College August 2002 - May 2006
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Editing, Research, Photoshop, InDesign, Non-profits, Writing, Social Media, Photography, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Word, Teaching, Excel, PowerPoint, Blogging, Social Networking, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Nonprofits, Collection Development, Fundraising, Library, Information Literacy, Public Libraries, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 2010 — 2012
MLIS, Library and Information Science
Simpson College 2002 — 2006
BA, Journalism/Mass Communication, History
Orange Tree Employment Screening July 2012 - Present
Merchant & Gould P.C. May 2011 - July 2012
Zimmer Spine January 2008 - May 2011
Gannett March 2005 - August 2008
Digital Green January 2000 - January 2001
St. Cloud Area School District 742 January 2000 - January 2001
Skills
SharePoint, Server Architecture, Windows Server, Windows, SQL, Cisco Technologies, Linux, Unix, VoIP, Oracle, Mergers, CSS, Mac, Medical Devices, Software, Microsoft Office, Software Documentation, Active Directory, Blackberry Enterprise..., Microsoft Exchange, Project Management, Troubleshooting, Integration, Networking
Education
St. Cloud State University 2000 — 2004
Associates of Arts, a technology
St. Cloud State University 2000 — 2004
Associates of Arts, business information systems, programming; networking
Ladas & Parry 2002 - Present
Merchant & Gould P.C. 2000 - 2002
Merchant & Gould P.C. May 2001 - August 2001
Education
DePaul University College of Law 1997 — 2000
J.D., Intellectual Property
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1986 — 1990
B.S.E.E., Electrical Engineering
Public Defender Office January 2005 - Present
Kandiyohi County Law Library 2004 - Present
North American State Bank 2003 - 2005
Bankers Systems January 2001 - 2003
Merchant & Gould P.C. 2000 - 2001
Robert Half International 1999 - 2000
Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Legal Assistance, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Litigation Support, Civil Litigation, Pleadings, Document Review, Trials, Commercial Litigation, Courts, Personal Injury, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Legal Documents, PACER
Education
Metropolitan State University
Ridgewater College
Generals
MN School of Business
MACCRAY
Merchant & Gould P.C. 1989 - Present
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Registered Patent..., Patentability, Patents, Prosecution, Strategic Planning, Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets, Patent Portfolio..., Patent Applications, Legal Research, Legal Writing
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1986 — 1989
Doctor of Law (JD)
University of Michigan 1982 — 1986
BSME
Ecolab August 1998 - December 2014
Holland & Hart, LLP 1996 - 1998
Merchant & Gould P.C. 1991 - 1996
3M 1989 - 1991
Merchant & Gould P.C. 1988 - 1989
BASF 1985 - 1986
Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Patentability, Trade Secrets, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Patent Prosecution, Technology Transfer, Patent Litigation, Trademarks, Legal Writing, Polymers, Cross-functional Team..., Litigation, Due Diligence, Commercialization, R&D
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 1986 — 1989
Juris Doctor
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1980 — 1985
BS, Chemical Engineering
Andrew Sorensen
Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP 2007 - Present
Merchant & Gould P.C. 2006 - 2007
Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice PLLC 2003 - 2006
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP 2000 - 2003
University of Arizona 1985 - 2000
University of Oxford 1984 - 1985
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) 1983 - 1984
Skills
Legal Research, Technology Transfer, Licensing, Patent Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Trials, Patent Prosecution, International Law, Employment Law, Registered Patent..., Chemistry, Venture Capital, Corporate Law, Patents, Due Diligence, Civil Litigation, Client Counseling, Mediation, Intellectual Property, Litigation Support, Legal Opinions, Patent Applications, Westlaw, Dispute Resolution, Invention, Copyright Law, Trade Secrets, Class Actions, Prosecution, Corporate Governance, Software Licensing, Patentability, Patent Portfolio..., Trademark Infringement, Software Patents, Appeals, Freedom to Operate, Joint Ventures, Privacy Law, Litigation, Arbitration, Trademarks, Cyberlaw, Legal Writing, Unfair Competition, Contract Negotiation, Legal Compliance, Non-disclosure..., Legal Advice, Commercial Litigation
Education
University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law 1997 — 2000
J.D.
Purdue University 1979 — 1983
Ph.D.
Mississippi State University
B.S.
Mississippi State University
B.S.
Trident Seafoods May 2008 - February 2010
Merchant & Gould P.C. July 2007 - November 2007
Law Offices of Michael Bugni & Associates January 2007 - July 2007
Lane Powell PC July 2004 - January 2007
Law Offices of Goodwin & Zachor November 2001 - October 2003
Brain Law Firm LLC February 1996 - July 1999
Skills
Westlaw, Litigation, Legal Research, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Legal Assistance, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Legal Writing, Contract Negotiation, Outlook, Litigation Support, PowerPoint, Pleadings, Negotiation, Courts, Data Entry
Education
Parker Services, Inc. 2000 — 2000
King County Civil Procedures Training, Legal
North Seattle College 1997 — 1999
BIT Certificate, Business Information Technology
Context Associated 1983 — 1992
Certificates of Completion, The Excellence Series Courses: Pursuit of Excellence, The Wall, The Advancement of Excellence
Robbins Research International, Inc. 1988 — 1989
Certificates of Completion, Time Management, Self Empowerment & Sales Training courses
Meadowdale High School 1977 — 1982
Grad
Merchant & Gould P.C. September 2012 - Present
Bingham McCutchen February 2008 - August 2012
Skills
Litigation Support, Trials, Westlaw, Lexis, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Relativity, CaseMap, Cite Checking, PACER, Ringtail, Intellectual Property, Document Review, Patent Litigation, Bluebook, LexisNexis
Education
Bowie State University
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government
Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner August 1999 - Present
Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner 1999 - Present
Merchant & Gould P.C. December 1988 - August 1999
Kenyon & Kenyon August 1980 - December 1988
Skills
Intellectual Property, IP and Bus...., Adversarial proceedings..., Opinions and Re-exams..., Patent Prosecution, Licensing, Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets, Trademarks, Patents, Invention, Registered Patent..., Patentability, Patent Searching, Prosecution, Trademark Infringement, Copyright Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Litigation, Start-ups, Patent Applications, Lifesciences, Biotechnology, Client Counseling
Education
Fordham University School of Law 1976 — 1980
J.D., Law
Iowa State University 1968 — 1972
Ph.D., Organic Chemistry
University of Iowa 1964 — 1968
B.S. Honors, Chemistry
Merchant & Gould P.C. October 2012 - Present
University of Minnesota May 2010 - April 2011
Federal Court May 2010 - August 2010
Minnesota Center For Environmental Advocacy January 2010 - April 2010
Miami University Zoology Department August 2006 - May 2008
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Research, Westlaw, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Civil Litigation, Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets, Patentability
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (JD)
Miami University 2005 — 2009
BA, Chemistry & Env. Science
Merchant & Gould P.C. June 2011 - Present
Pitts & Brittian P.C. August 2008 - June 2011
UAB Research Foundation August 2007 - December 2007
Pitts & Brittian June 2007 - July 2007
Tipler Larkin Trial Lawyers May 2006 - May 2007
Skills
Patent Litigation, Patent preparation, Patent Drafting, Intellectual Property, Trademark Infringement, Patent Strategy, Software Patents, Patent Analysis, Patentability, Patent Prosecution, Trademark Prosecution, Patents, Trademarks
Education
Samford University, Cumberland School of Law 2005 — 2008
J.D., Law
Southern Methodist University
B.S., Electrical Engineering
H Enterprises International, Inc. December 2014 - Present
RW & Associates April 2013 - October 2014
Timm Medical Technologies, Inc. (wholly owned subsidiary Actient Pharmaceuticals LLC) June 2006 - April 2013
Lifecore Biomedical December 1999 - March 2004
Sulzer Spine-Tech April 1996 - December 1999
LaserMaster December 1994 - March 1996
Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner November 1993 - October 1994
Merchant & Gould P.C. March 1988 - October 1993
Skills
Leadership, Recruiting, Training, HR Policies, Performance Management, Compensation & Benefit, Patent and Trademark..., Employee Benefits, Customer Service, Compliance, Data Management, HIPAA, New Hire Orientations, Onboarding, Event Planning, Event Management, Office Administration, Meeting Planning, College Recruiting, Collaboration, Negotiation, Healthcare, Sales
Education
Bemidji State University
Inver Hills Community College
Associate of Arts (AA)
Shannon, Gracey, Ratliff & Miller, LLP July 2015 - Present
Schultz & Associates, P.C. April 2011 - June 2015
Self-Employed January 2011 - April 2011
Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner January 2010 - May 2010
National Arbitration Forum May 2008 - April 2010
Merchant & Gould P.C. September 2006 - August 2007
Merchant & Gould P.C. July 2004 - September 2006
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Legal Research, Litigation, Patents, Legal Writing, Licensing, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Trade Secrets, Patent Litigation, Arbitration, Trademark Infringement, Patent Applications, Legal Opinions
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2007 — 2010
JD, Intellectual Property
Hamline University 2000 — 2004
BA, Physics
Merchant & Gould P.C. September 2014 - Present
Goldberg Cohen LLP November 2010 - Present
Pearl Cohen Zedek Latzer, LLP 2010 - 2010
Education
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University 2006 — 2010
SHS
Merchant & Gould P.C. April 2014 - Present
Hope Baldauff LLC April 2013 - April 2014
Exide Technologies 2012 - April 2013
AGCO Corporation 2009 - 2012
Cisco Systems/Scientific-Atlanta 2003 - 2009
Troutman Sanders LLP 1999 - 2003
Jones & Askew LLP 1997 - 1999
US Army 1988 - 1992
Skills
Intellectual Property, Due Diligence, Electronics, Contract Negotiation, Mechanical, Patent Prosecution, Patent Portfolio..., Trademark Prosecution, Patents, Trademarks, Trade Secrets, Trade Dress, Trademark Portfolio...
Education
University of Southern California 1985 — 1988
BS in Mechanical Engineering
Stetson University College of Law 1992 — 1995
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
The John Marshall Law School, Chicago, IL 1995 — 1996
Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Intellectual Property
Merchant & Gould P.C. April 2015 - Present
Emory University, Dept of Radiology 2010 - April 2015
Emory University Office of Technology Transfer January 2013 - May 2013
Skills
Medicinal Chemistry, Radiopharmaceuticals, Intellectual Property, Computational Chemistry, Drug Discovery, Organic Synthesis, Grant Writing
Education
Georgia State University
PhD, Organic Chemistry
Georgia Southern University
BSc, Chemistry
Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs November 2013 - Present
kCura Corporation April 2012 - November 2013
US Navy August 2008 - October 2011
US Navy February 2007 - July 2008
U.S. Navy July 2006 - February 2007
US Navy September 2005 - June 2006
US Navy January 2005 - September 2005
Schiff Hardin LLP May 2001 - May 2004
Merchant & Gould P.C. 1998 - 2000
Meagher & Geer, PLLP 1995 - 1997
Skills
Litigation Support, Legal Assistance, Navy, Hearings, Forensic Analysis, Criminal Law, Legal Documents, Document Review, Computer Forensics, Security, Leadership, Document Management, Legal Advice, Analysis, Legal Writing, Trials, Legal Research, Training, Government, Litigation, Management, Policy
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2000 — 2004
Juris Doctorate, Law
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1995 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1994 — 1995
Barnett & Bennett Law Firm August 2014 - Present
Barnett Law Firm April 2012 - July 2014
The Law Office of Devan Bennett May 2010 - April 2012
Mayer Brown February 2009 - April 2010
Merchant & Gould P.C. May 2007 - August 2007
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints May 2000 - June 2002
Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Personal Injury..., Automobile Accidents, Slip & Fall, Product Liability, Premises Liability..., Medical Malpractice, Dog Bites, State Bar of California, California Law, Solano County, Lawyer, Attorney, Mediation, Trial Practice, Jury Trials, Arbitration, Courts, Legal Writing, Legal Research
Education
Yale Law School 2005 — 2009
J.D., Law
Brigham Young University 1999 — 2005
B.A., Linguistics, Economics, Spanish (minor)
PwC January 2012 - Present
3M September 2011 - January 2012
IRS Chief Counsel's Office January 2011 - June 2011
WorldTeach August 2009 - July 2010
Merchant & Gould P.C. June 2007 - August 2008
State of Minnesota- Office of the Governor October 2005 - June 2007
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2007 — 2011
Juris Doctor, cum laude
Bethel University 2002 — 2006
B.A., Business and Political Science
PreferredOne May 2015 - Present
Memory Lanes April 2015 - Present
Marick & Tynjala, P.A. March 2015 - Present
University of Minnesota June 2014 - April 2015
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Office for Business & Community Economic Development October 2012 - June 2014
The Dolan Company September 2007 - April 2012
Mackall, Crounse & Moore May 2004 - September 2007
Messerli & Kramer May 2002 - May 2004
Merchant & Gould P.C. October 1999 - May 2002
Clark, Greene & Associates August 1997 - October 1999
Skills
Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Mac OS X, Legal Research, Document Drafting, Estate Planning, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Business Acquisition, Mergers, Commercial Real Estate, General corporate, SEC reporting, Event Planning, Travel Planning, Corporations, Microsoft Excel, Management, Marketing, Legal Writing, PowerPoint, Editing, Adobe Acrobat, Corporate Law, Nonprofits, Proofreading, Blogging, Mergers & Acquisitions, Microsoft Word, OS X, SEC filings, Research, Customer Service, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Training
Education
Humphrey School of Public Affairs 2015 — 2017
Master's Degree, Public Affairs
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2006 — 2013
BA, Psychology major; philosophy minor
Inver Hills Community College 2001 — 2005
Associates, Paralegal Studies
Valley High 1992 — 1996
Diploma
Norton Rose Fulbright in the United States (Fulbright & Jaworski LLP) December 2012 - Present
Winthrop & Weinstine September 2007 - August 2012
Merchant & Gould P.C. September 2000 - August 2006
Skills
Trademarks, Intellectual Property, Trademark Infringement, Prosecution, Due Diligence, Legal Research, Litigation
Education
Luther College 1990 — 1994
B.A., Psychology
Faribault Senior High School
Gates & Cooper LLP September 2005 - Present
Merchant & Gould P.C. June 1996 - June 1998
Hill Wynne Troop & Meisinger LLP September 1989 - May 1996
Skills
Microsoft Office, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Human Resources, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Recruiting
Education
El Camino College
Associate of Arts (AA), English
Mueting, Raasch & Gebhardt, P.A. June 2014 - Present
Hollingsworth Davis, LLC May 2013 - May 2014
Merchant & Gould P.C. January 2013 - May 2013
Seagate Technology May 2010 - February 2013
Skills
Intellectual Property
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2010 — 2013
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2007 — 2010
B.M.E., Mechanical Engineering
Boston University
Cargill September 2007 - Present
Boston Scientific 2000 - 2007
Merchant & Gould P.C. April 1997 - January 2000
US Army January 1986 - March 1997
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., R&D, Process Improvement, Product Development, Patents
Education
Chaminade University of Honolulu 1989 — 1992
Associate of Arts (AA)
FBI September 2008 - Present
Oliff & Berridge, PLC December 2003 - January 2007
Merchant & Gould P.C. February 2002 - December 2003
Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox February 1998 - February 2001
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office June 1992 - February 1998
Skills
Patent Litigation, Patentability, Trademarks, Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Patents, Export Controls, Export Control..., Copyright Law, Copyright Infringement, Registered Patent..., Patent Searching, Patent Applications, Drafting patent..., Government Procurement, Government Contracting, Trade Secrets, Trademark Infringement, Intellectual Property..., Intellectual Property...
Education
George Mason University School of Law 1994 — 1998
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Intellectual Property Law
James Madison University 1987 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology/Biochemistry
University of California, San Diego 1986 — 1987
Biochemistry and Cellular Biology
Merchant & Gould P.C. June 2011 - Present
Clausen & Hassan, LLC June 2007 - March 2011
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw
Education
Concordia University-St. Paul 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology
Gates & Cooper LLP April 2000 - Present
Merchant & Gould P.C. May 1995 - April 2000
SAIC 1986 - 1992
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) 1984 - 1992
Hughes Aircraft Company 1979 - 1985
Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Appeals, Courts, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property
Education
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University 1992 — 1995
JD
University of Southern California 1983 — 1985
Master of Science Electrical Engineering (MSEE), Control and Communication Systems
California State University-Northridge 1974 — 1979
Bachelor of Science, Engineering, Electrical Engineering
DataQuick Title March 2013 - Present
CPA GLOBAL January 2013 - March 2013
3M February 2012 - January 2013
Pauly, DeVries Smith & Deffner, LLC April 2009 - January 2012
Merchant & Gould P.C. April 2001 - February 2009
Jackson Lewis 1998 - 2001
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Document Management, Patents, Trademarks, Patent Applications, Legal Writing, Litigation, Document Review, Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets, Patent Litigation, Patentability, Office Management, Licensing, Prosecution, Legal Research, Litigation Support
Education
North Hennepin Community College 1987 — 1989
Associate's degree, Paralegal
Southwest State University 1974 — 1976
Music Major with Math Minor
Slayton Public School 1961 — 1974
Merchant & Gould P.C. September 2014 - Present
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Intellectual Property Law
Drake University 2005 — 2011
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)