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Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. Employees
Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Jackie Hutter Jackie Hutter's Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. Experience February 1998 - August 2005
Job Globally Recognized IP Strategist, Business Counselor, Patent Lawyer and Startup Entrepreneur
Industry Legal Services
Experience
The Lean Legal Team of Michael Hutter LLC April 2013 - Present
Evgentech, Inc. May 2010 - Present
The Hutter Group LLC: IP Business Strategy 2008 - Present
Georgia Pacific August 2005 - December 2007
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. February 1998 - August 2005
Powell Goldstein LLP September 1996 - February 1998
Helene Curtis October 1990 - August 1993
Skills
Intellectual Property..., Innovation Management, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Patents, Competitive Intelligence, Business Intelligence, Intellectual Property..., Start-ups, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, R&D, Patent Prosecution, Product Development, Management, Due Diligence, Business Development, Commercialization, Chemistry, Business Strategy, Copyright Law, Contract Negotiation, Leadership, Patent Litigation, Corporate Law, Venture Capital, Invention, Technology Transfer, Joint Ventures, Trademarks, Mergers & Acquisitions, Trade Secrets, Corporate Governance, Patentability, Trademark Infringement, Open Innovation, Privacy Law, Strategic Partnerships, Competitive Analysis, Prosecution, Intellectual Asset..., Legal Advice, Client Counseling, Legal Writing, Freedom to Operate..., Litigation Support, Registered Patent..., Litigation, Analytics, Patent Portfolio...
Education
The John Marshall Law School (Chicago) 1993 — 1996
JD, Law
University of Cincinnati 1988 — 1990
MS, Pharmaceutical Sciences
Barry University 1986 — 1987
BS, Chemistry and Mathematics
The Lean Legal Team of Michael Hutter LLC April 2013 - Present
Evgentech, Inc. May 2010 - Present
The Hutter Group LLC: IP Business Strategy 2008 - Present
Georgia Pacific August 2005 - December 2007
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. February 1998 - August 2005
Powell Goldstein LLP September 1996 - February 1998
Helene Curtis October 1990 - August 1993
Skills
Intellectual Property..., Innovation Management, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Patents, Competitive Intelligence, Business Intelligence, Intellectual Property..., Start-ups, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, R&D, Patent Prosecution, Product Development, Management, Due Diligence, Business Development, Commercialization, Chemistry, Business Strategy, Copyright Law, Contract Negotiation, Leadership, Patent Litigation, Corporate Law, Venture Capital, Invention, Technology Transfer, Joint Ventures, Trademarks, Mergers & Acquisitions, Trade Secrets, Corporate Governance, Patentability, Trademark Infringement, Open Innovation, Privacy Law, Strategic Partnerships, Competitive Analysis, Prosecution, Intellectual Asset..., Legal Advice, Client Counseling, Legal Writing, Freedom to Operate..., Litigation Support, Registered Patent..., Litigation, Analytics, Patent Portfolio...
Education
The John Marshall Law School (Chicago) 1993 — 1996
JD, Law
University of Cincinnati 1988 — 1990
MS, Pharmaceutical Sciences
Barry University 1986 — 1987
BS, Chemistry and Mathematics
Robert Barker Robert Barker's Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. Experience 1997 - 1998
Job Principal Patent Counsel at Medtronic, Inc.
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
Medtronic Spine & Biologics November 2013 - Present
Medtronic 2011 - 2015
Medtronic Spine & Biologics February 2011 - October 2013
GTC Biotherapeutics July 2007 - November 2009
Sepracor February 2003 - July 2007
Pfizer 2001 - 2002
GE Plastics 2000 - 2001
General Electric 1998 - 2000
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. 1997 - 1998
Keil and Weinkauf 1995 - 1997
Skills
Patents, Patentability, Biotechnology, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Client Counseling, Licensing, Trademarks, Patent Applications, Due Diligence, Invention, Trade Secrets, Medical Devices, Clinical Trials, Commercialization, Patent Litigation, Lifesciences, Technology Transfer, Freedom to Operate, Chemistry, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmaceutical Industry, FDA, Legal Opinions, Registered Patent..., Patent Portfolio..., R&D, Life Sciences
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 2012 — 2015
Master of Laws (LLM), Health Law
The Johns Hopkins University 2006 — 2010
M.S., Biotechnology
The College of William and Mary - Marshall Wythe Law School 1992 — 1995
Doctor of Law (JD)
Auburn University 1986 — 1990
BSCHE, Chemical Engineering
Medtronic Spine & Biologics November 2013 - Present
Medtronic 2011 - 2015
Medtronic Spine & Biologics February 2011 - October 2013
GTC Biotherapeutics July 2007 - November 2009
Sepracor February 2003 - July 2007
Pfizer 2001 - 2002
GE Plastics 2000 - 2001
General Electric 1998 - 2000
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. 1997 - 1998
Keil and Weinkauf 1995 - 1997
Skills
Patents, Patentability, Biotechnology, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Client Counseling, Licensing, Trademarks, Patent Applications, Due Diligence, Invention, Trade Secrets, Medical Devices, Clinical Trials, Commercialization, Patent Litigation, Lifesciences, Technology Transfer, Freedom to Operate, Chemistry, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmaceutical Industry, FDA, Legal Opinions, Registered Patent..., Patent Portfolio..., R&D, Life Sciences
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 2012 — 2015
Master of Laws (LLM), Health Law
The Johns Hopkins University 2006 — 2010
M.S., Biotechnology
The College of William and Mary - Marshall Wythe Law School 1992 — 1995
Doctor of Law (JD)
Auburn University 1986 — 1990
BSCHE, Chemical Engineering
Chris Curfman, PhD Chris Curfman, PhD's Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. Experience August 2004 - July 2008
Job Principal at Meunier Carlin & Curfman, LLC
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Meunier Carlin & Curfman LLC April 2010 - Present
Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP July 2008 - April 2010
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. August 2004 - July 2008
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. July 2000 - August 2004
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patents, Trademarks, Biotechnology, Technology Transfer, Litigation, Copyright Law, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Trademark Infringement, Patent Litigation, Prosecution, Patentability, Client Counseling, Trade Secrets, Legal Research, Litigation Support, Patent Portfolio..., Invention, Appeals, Due Diligence, Intellectual Property..., Legal Writing, Privacy Law
Education
Georgia State University College of Law 2000 — 2004
JD, Patent law
Emory University 1996 — 2000
PhD, Organic Chemistry
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1994 — 1996
MS, Chemistry
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1990 — 1994
BS, Biology
Meunier Carlin & Curfman LLC April 2010 - Present
Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP July 2008 - April 2010
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. August 2004 - July 2008
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. July 2000 - August 2004
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patents, Trademarks, Biotechnology, Technology Transfer, Litigation, Copyright Law, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Trademark Infringement, Patent Litigation, Prosecution, Patentability, Client Counseling, Trade Secrets, Legal Research, Litigation Support, Patent Portfolio..., Invention, Appeals, Due Diligence, Intellectual Property..., Legal Writing, Privacy Law
Education
Georgia State University College of Law 2000 — 2004
JD, Patent law
Emory University 1996 — 2000
PhD, Organic Chemistry
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1994 — 1996
MS, Chemistry
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1990 — 1994
BS, Biology
Brian Giles Brian Giles's Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. Experience June 2004 - June 2008
Job Patent Attorney at Meunier, Carlin & Curfman LLC
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Meunier Carlin & Curfman, LLC May 2012 - Present
Pabst Patent Group LLP April 2010 - May 2012
Gardner Groff Greenwald & Villanueva, PC August 2009 - April 2010
Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP July 2008 - August 2009
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. June 2004 - June 2008
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Cell Biology, Patents, Intellectual Property, Patent preparation, Patent Strategy, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Patent Drafting, Patentability, Patent Applications, Freedom to Operate, Legal Writing, Legal Opinions, Appeals, Due Diligence, Drafting patent..., Patent Litigation, Trademarks, Litigation, Trade Secrets, Licensing, Medical Devices, Patent Preparation
Education
Georgia State University College of Law 2004 — 2011
J.D., Law, Magna Cum Laude
Medical University of South Carolina 1998 — 2004
Ph.D., Molecular and Cellular Biology
Furman University 1989 — 1993
B.S., Biology
Meunier Carlin & Curfman, LLC May 2012 - Present
Pabst Patent Group LLP April 2010 - May 2012
Gardner Groff Greenwald & Villanueva, PC August 2009 - April 2010
Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP July 2008 - August 2009
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. June 2004 - June 2008
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Cell Biology, Patents, Intellectual Property, Patent preparation, Patent Strategy, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Patent Drafting, Patentability, Patent Applications, Freedom to Operate, Legal Writing, Legal Opinions, Appeals, Due Diligence, Drafting patent..., Patent Litigation, Trademarks, Litigation, Trade Secrets, Licensing, Medical Devices, Patent Preparation
Education
Georgia State University College of Law 2004 — 2011
J.D., Law, Magna Cum Laude
Medical University of South Carolina 1998 — 2004
Ph.D., Molecular and Cellular Biology
Furman University 1989 — 1993
B.S., Biology
Mary Rucker Henninger Mary Rucker Henninger's Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. Experience July 2004 - August 2004
Job Partner at McNeill Baur PLLC
Industry Law Practice
Experience
McNeill Baur PLLC January 2015 - Present
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP September 2005 - December 2014
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. July 2004 - August 2004
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP May 2004 - July 2004
Saliwanchik, Lloyd & Eisenschenk 2002 - 2002
Skills
Patent Litigation, Patent Portfolio..., Legal Opinions, Patent Prosecution, Client Counseling, Intellectual Property, Patent Applications, Patentability, Patents, Litigation, Biotechnology, Prosecution, Pharmaceutical Industry, Medical Devices, Registered Patent...
Education
University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law 2003 — 2005
J.D., magna cum laude
University of Florida College of Medicine 1997 — 2002
Ph.D., Molecular Genetics and Microbiology
Jacksonville University 1993 — 1997
B.S., Chemistry, magna cum laude
McNeill Baur PLLC January 2015 - Present
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP September 2005 - December 2014
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. July 2004 - August 2004
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP May 2004 - July 2004
Saliwanchik, Lloyd & Eisenschenk 2002 - 2002
Skills
Patent Litigation, Patent Portfolio..., Legal Opinions, Patent Prosecution, Client Counseling, Intellectual Property, Patent Applications, Patentability, Patents, Litigation, Biotechnology, Prosecution, Pharmaceutical Industry, Medical Devices, Registered Patent...
Education
University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law 2003 — 2005
J.D., magna cum laude
University of Florida College of Medicine 1997 — 2002
Ph.D., Molecular Genetics and Microbiology
Jacksonville University 1993 — 1997
B.S., Chemistry, magna cum laude
Jennifer Medlin Jennifer Medlin's Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. Experience 2001 - 2004
Job Of Counsel at Gardner Groff Greenwald & Villanueva, PC
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Gardner Groff Greenwald & Villanueva PC September 2014 - Present
Smith Risley Tempel Santos LLC June 2014 - September 2014
Parks IP Law LLC November 2009 - May 2014
Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP August 2008 - November 2009
Cantor Colburn LLP 2006 - 2008
BellSouth Intellectual Property Corporation 2004 - 2006
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. 2001 - 2004
Burns, Doane, Swecker & Mathis, LLP 1995 - 2000
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office 1992 - 1995
Skills
E-commerce, Digital Signal..., Antennas, Power Systems, Patent Prosecution, Patents, Intellectual Property, Medical Devices, Telecommunications, Registered Patent..., Wireless, Optics, Semiconductors, software, Software Licensing, Legal Research, Patentability, Prosecution, Licensing, Trade Secrets, Patent Litigation
Education
Georgetown University Law Center 1993 — 1997
J.D.
Georgia Institute of Technology 1989 — 1992
B.E.E., electrical engineering, computer science, physics
Agnes Scott College 1987 — 1989
Physics
Peach County High School 1984 — 1987
Gardner Groff Greenwald & Villanueva PC September 2014 - Present
Smith Risley Tempel Santos LLC June 2014 - September 2014
Parks IP Law LLC November 2009 - May 2014
Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP August 2008 - November 2009
Cantor Colburn LLP 2006 - 2008
BellSouth Intellectual Property Corporation 2004 - 2006
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. 2001 - 2004
Burns, Doane, Swecker & Mathis, LLP 1995 - 2000
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office 1992 - 1995
Skills
E-commerce, Digital Signal..., Antennas, Power Systems, Patent Prosecution, Patents, Intellectual Property, Medical Devices, Telecommunications, Registered Patent..., Wireless, Optics, Semiconductors, software, Software Licensing, Legal Research, Patentability, Prosecution, Licensing, Trade Secrets, Patent Litigation
Education
Georgetown University Law Center 1993 — 1997
J.D.
Georgia Institute of Technology 1989 — 1992
B.E.E., electrical engineering, computer science, physics
Agnes Scott College 1987 — 1989
Physics
Peach County High School 1984 — 1987
Dawn Stephens Dawn Stephens's Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. Experience 2004 - 2006
Job Senior Associate at The Mason Group Patent Specialists
Industry Legal Services
Experience
The Mason Group Patent Specialists LLC 2014 - Present
Brewer Jackson & Lang 2013 - Present
One Community Church 2007 - 2014
Texas Instruments 2006 - 2012
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. 2004 - 2006
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patents, Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets, Patent Litigation, Licensing, Client Counseling, Trademarks, Patentability, Prosecution, Software Patents, Trademark Infringement, Registered Patent..., Legal Writing, Software Licensing, Domain Names, Leadership, Joint Ventures, Legal Research, Corporate Governance, Technology Transfer, Invention, Legal Assistance, Corporate Law, Due Diligence, Privacy Law
Education
Dallas Theological Seminary 2011 — 2016
Master's Degree, Christian Education
University of Georgia School of Law 2002 — 2004
JD, Law
Rice University 1994 — 1996
Master's, Electrical Engineering
Clark Atlanta University 1991 — 1994
BS, Physics
The Mason Group Patent Specialists LLC 2014 - Present
Brewer Jackson & Lang 2013 - Present
One Community Church 2007 - 2014
Texas Instruments 2006 - 2012
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. 2004 - 2006
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patents, Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets, Patent Litigation, Licensing, Client Counseling, Trademarks, Patentability, Prosecution, Software Patents, Trademark Infringement, Registered Patent..., Legal Writing, Software Licensing, Domain Names, Leadership, Joint Ventures, Legal Research, Corporate Governance, Technology Transfer, Invention, Legal Assistance, Corporate Law, Due Diligence, Privacy Law
Education
Dallas Theological Seminary 2011 — 2016
Master's Degree, Christian Education
University of Georgia School of Law 2002 — 2004
JD, Law
Rice University 1994 — 1996
Master's, Electrical Engineering
Clark Atlanta University 1991 — 1994
BS, Physics
Jehan Luqman Jehan Luqman's Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. Experience 2005 - 2006
Job Experienced Litigator
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Fulton County District Attorney's Office January 2010 - August 2011
Civil Litigation & Mediation Clinic September 2008 - April 2009
Legal Aid Society of Cleveland September 2007 - April 2009
Fulton County District Attorney's Office June 2008 - August 2008
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office May 2007 - June 2008
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. 2005 - 2006
Education
Case Western Reserve University School of Law 2006 — 2009
J.D., Law
Duke University 2001 — 2005
B.A., English, Political Science
Fulton County District Attorney's Office January 2010 - August 2011
Civil Litigation & Mediation Clinic September 2008 - April 2009
Legal Aid Society of Cleveland September 2007 - April 2009
Fulton County District Attorney's Office June 2008 - August 2008
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office May 2007 - June 2008
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. 2005 - 2006
Education
Case Western Reserve University School of Law 2006 — 2009
J.D., Law
Duke University 2001 — 2005
B.A., English, Political Science
David Perryman David Perryman's Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. Experience February 1991 - October 2007
Job COO at Drug Innovation Ventures at Emory
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
Drug Innovation Ventures at Emory October 2012 - Present
Zirus, Inc. October 2007 - September 2012
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. February 1991 - October 2007
Georgia Venture Parnters 2004 - September 2007
Maxia, Inc. 1997 - 2002
Pretty, Schroeder, Bruggeman and Clark 1989 - 1991
Cooper & Dunham LLP 1986 - 1989
Skills
Biotechnology, Venture Capital, Lifesciences, Patents, Intellectual Property, Genetics, Infectious Diseases, Licensing, Technology Transfer, Commercialization, Research, Due Diligence, Start-ups, Medical Devices, R&D, Pharmaceutical Industry, Strategy, Drug Discovery, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cell, Molecular Biology, Corporate Governance, Trademarks, Biochemistry, Life Sciences
Education
The University of Georgia 1983 — 1986
J.D., Law
The University of Georgia 1979 — 1983
B.S., Genetics
Drug Innovation Ventures at Emory October 2012 - Present
Zirus, Inc. October 2007 - September 2012
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. February 1991 - October 2007
Georgia Venture Parnters 2004 - September 2007
Maxia, Inc. 1997 - 2002
Pretty, Schroeder, Bruggeman and Clark 1989 - 1991
Cooper & Dunham LLP 1986 - 1989
Skills
Biotechnology, Venture Capital, Lifesciences, Patents, Intellectual Property, Genetics, Infectious Diseases, Licensing, Technology Transfer, Commercialization, Research, Due Diligence, Start-ups, Medical Devices, R&D, Pharmaceutical Industry, Strategy, Drug Discovery, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cell, Molecular Biology, Corporate Governance, Trademarks, Biochemistry, Life Sciences
Education
The University of Georgia 1983 — 1986
J.D., Law
The University of Georgia 1979 — 1983
B.S., Genetics
Heavlin Susan Heavlin Susan's Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. Experience June 2000 - January 2004
Job Benefits Coordinator at Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young, LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young, LLP April 2004 - Present
Hawkins & parnell, LLP 2004 - April 2011
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. June 2000 - January 2004
Skills
Wordperfect, Management, Research, Business Development, Event Planning, Interviews, Employee Benefits, Contract Negotiation, Recruiting, Litigation Support, Human Resources, Onboarding, Employee Relations, Organizational..., Pleadings, Leadership
Education
University of Florida 1974 — 1975
Masters, Speech Pathology
Penn State University 1970 — 1974
Bachelor of Science, Speech Pathology & Audiology
Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young, LLP April 2004 - Present
Hawkins & parnell, LLP 2004 - April 2011
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. June 2000 - January 2004
Skills
Wordperfect, Management, Research, Business Development, Event Planning, Interviews, Employee Benefits, Contract Negotiation, Recruiting, Litigation Support, Human Resources, Onboarding, Employee Relations, Organizational..., Pleadings, Leadership
Education
University of Florida 1974 — 1975
Masters, Speech Pathology
Penn State University 1970 — 1974
Bachelor of Science, Speech Pathology & Audiology
Mark A. Murphy, PhD Mark A. Murphy, PhD's Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. Experience September 1998 - November 2007
Job Attorney At Law, Founder at UVLAW Patents LLC
Industry Law Practice
Experience
UVLAW Patents LLC May 2009 - Present
Merchant & Gould September 2007 - April 2009
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. September 1998 - November 2007
HOECHST CELANESE CORPORATION January 1983 - January 1993
Skills
Pharmaceuticals, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Licensing, Patent Drafting, Patent Litigation, Chemistry, Intellectual Property, Patent Analysis, Patent Portfolio..., Patentability, Patent Strategy, Intellectual Property..., Patent preparation, Due Diligence, Nanotechnology, Trade Secrets, Research, Polymers, Problem Solving, R&D, Product Development, Litigation Support, Invention, Client Counseling, Prosecution, Biochemistry, Patent Portfolio...
Education
The University of Texas School of Law 1995 — 1998
Juris Doctor, Intellectual Property Law
THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN 1977 — 1983
Doctor of Philosophy, Chemistry
Tulane University 1973 — 1977
B.S., Chemistry
UVLAW Patents LLC May 2009 - Present
Merchant & Gould September 2007 - April 2009
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. September 1998 - November 2007
HOECHST CELANESE CORPORATION January 1983 - January 1993
Skills
Pharmaceuticals, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Licensing, Patent Drafting, Patent Litigation, Chemistry, Intellectual Property, Patent Analysis, Patent Portfolio..., Patentability, Patent Strategy, Intellectual Property..., Patent preparation, Due Diligence, Nanotechnology, Trade Secrets, Research, Polymers, Problem Solving, R&D, Product Development, Litigation Support, Invention, Client Counseling, Prosecution, Biochemistry, Patent Portfolio...
Education
The University of Texas School of Law 1995 — 1998
Juris Doctor, Intellectual Property Law
THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN 1977 — 1983
Doctor of Philosophy, Chemistry
Tulane University 1973 — 1977
B.S., Chemistry
Brad Groff Brad Groff's Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. Experience 1997 - 1999
Job Patent and Trademark Attorney Protecting Inventions and Brands, Mechanical Technologies and Medical Devices
Industry Law Practice
Experience
GARDNER, GROFF, GREENWALD & VILLANUEVA PC June 1999 - Present
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. 1997 - 1999
Deveau Colton & Marquis 1994 - 1997
Westinghouse Savannah River Co. March 1989 - August 1992
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Trademark Prosecution, Trademark Infringement, Intellectual Property..., mechanical inventions, Medical Devices, Invention, Copyright Law, Trademarks, Mediation, Prosecution, Courts, Dispute Resolution, Corporate Law, Licensing, Patents, Patent Portfolio..., Trade Secrets, Arbitration, Alternative Dispute..., Software Patents, Registered Patent..., Unfair Competition, Due Diligence, Legal Opinions, Cyberlaw, Patentability, Appeals
Education
University of Georgia School of Law 1991 — 1994
JD, Law
Lehigh University 1983 — 1988
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Georgia State University 1997 — 1998
Graduate Studies in Chemistry
University of South Carolina - The Moore School of Business 1990 — 1992
Coursework in MBA Program
GARDNER, GROFF, GREENWALD & VILLANUEVA PC June 1999 - Present
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. 1997 - 1999
Deveau Colton & Marquis 1994 - 1997
Westinghouse Savannah River Co. March 1989 - August 1992
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Trademark Prosecution, Trademark Infringement, Intellectual Property..., mechanical inventions, Medical Devices, Invention, Copyright Law, Trademarks, Mediation, Prosecution, Courts, Dispute Resolution, Corporate Law, Licensing, Patents, Patent Portfolio..., Trade Secrets, Arbitration, Alternative Dispute..., Software Patents, Registered Patent..., Unfair Competition, Due Diligence, Legal Opinions, Cyberlaw, Patentability, Appeals
Education
University of Georgia School of Law 1991 — 1994
JD, Law
Lehigh University 1983 — 1988
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Georgia State University 1997 — 1998
Graduate Studies in Chemistry
University of South Carolina - The Moore School of Business 1990 — 1992
Coursework in MBA Program
Cindy Stanton Cindy Stanton's Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. Experience December 2004 - December 2007
Job Regional Marketing Manager at Warren Averett, LLC
Industry Accounting
Experience
Warren Averett, LLC August 2013 - Present
Gifford Hillegass & Ingwersen LLP January 2008 - July 2013
Ingwersen & Taylor LLP January 2008 - July 2013
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. December 2004 - December 2007
Deloitte & Touche LLP August 2000 - December 2004
Holland & Knight LLP March 1998 - August 2000
SunTrust Bank March 1995 - December 1997
Skills
Marketing Communications, Creative Direction, Business Development, Integrated Marketing, Product Development, Selling, Advertising, Email Marketing, Newsletters, Lead Generation, Strategic Partnerships, Business Strategy, Media Relations
Education
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Science, Business Education
Warren Averett, LLC August 2013 - Present
Gifford Hillegass & Ingwersen LLP January 2008 - July 2013
Ingwersen & Taylor LLP January 2008 - July 2013
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. December 2004 - December 2007
Deloitte & Touche LLP August 2000 - December 2004
Holland & Knight LLP March 1998 - August 2000
SunTrust Bank March 1995 - December 1997
Skills
Marketing Communications, Creative Direction, Business Development, Integrated Marketing, Product Development, Selling, Advertising, Email Marketing, Newsletters, Lead Generation, Strategic Partnerships, Business Strategy, Media Relations
Education
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Science, Business Education
La Vonda De Witt, J.D. La Vonda De Witt, J.D.'s Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. Experience October 1998 - November 2001
Job
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Georgia Department of Community Health-Office of General Counsel September 2015 - Present
La Vonda R. De Witt February 2010 - July 2015
Parks IP Law, LLC November 2006 - January 2010
La Vonda R. De Witt, Counsel at Law January 2002 - September 2006
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. October 1998 - November 2001
Merck February 1998 - October 1998
Glaxo Wellcome July 1996 - February 1998
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office September 1991 - June 1996
Education
Boston College Law School
JD, Law
The George Washington University
Graduate Certificate, Health Care Corporate Compliance
Morgan State University
BS, Chemistry
Georgia Department of Community Health-Office of General Counsel September 2015 - Present
La Vonda R. De Witt February 2010 - July 2015
Parks IP Law, LLC November 2006 - January 2010
La Vonda R. De Witt, Counsel at Law January 2002 - September 2006
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. October 1998 - November 2001
Merck February 1998 - October 1998
Glaxo Wellcome July 1996 - February 1998
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office September 1991 - June 1996
Education
Boston College Law School
JD, Law
The George Washington University
Graduate Certificate, Health Care Corporate Compliance
Morgan State University
BS, Chemistry
Cynthia Parks Cynthia Parks's Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. Experience May 2000 - June 2000
Job Intellectual Property Attorney and Managing Partner Parks Wood LLC
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Parks Wood September 2004 - Present
General Electric (GE) October 2014 - May 2015
The Coca-Cola Company August 2011 - May 2012
The Coca-Cola Company February 2011 - July 2011
Cingular Wireless (now AT&T) March 2003 - September 2004
Kilpatrick Stockton LLP April 2001 - March 2003
Jones & Askew July 2000 - August 2000
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. May 2000 - June 2000
MEAG Power January 1995 - May 2000
Florida Power Corporation April 1990 - September 1995
Skills
Trademarks, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Patents, Litigation, Legal Opinions, Commercial Litigation, Copyright Law, Dispute Resolution, Legal Writing, Licensing, Patent Litigation, Portfolio Management, Registered Patent..., Trade Secrets, Trademark Infringement
Education
Emory University - Goizueta Business School 2014 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Executive M.B.A.
Georgia State University College of Law 1997 — 2000
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Georgia Institute of Technology 1984 — 1990
Bachelor, Electrical Engineering
Spelman College 1983 — 1984
Computer Science
Parks Wood September 2004 - Present
General Electric (GE) October 2014 - May 2015
The Coca-Cola Company August 2011 - May 2012
The Coca-Cola Company February 2011 - July 2011
Cingular Wireless (now AT&T) March 2003 - September 2004
Kilpatrick Stockton LLP April 2001 - March 2003
Jones & Askew July 2000 - August 2000
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. May 2000 - June 2000
MEAG Power January 1995 - May 2000
Florida Power Corporation April 1990 - September 1995
Skills
Trademarks, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Patents, Litigation, Legal Opinions, Commercial Litigation, Copyright Law, Dispute Resolution, Legal Writing, Licensing, Patent Litigation, Portfolio Management, Registered Patent..., Trade Secrets, Trademark Infringement
Education
Emory University - Goizueta Business School 2014 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Executive M.B.A.
Georgia State University College of Law 1997 — 2000
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Georgia Institute of Technology 1984 — 1990
Bachelor, Electrical Engineering
Spelman College 1983 — 1984
Computer Science
Beth Daniels's Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. Experience 2006 - 2008
Job Powerful communicator, executive liaison & administrator promoting quality core values throughout the organization
Industry Consumer Services
Experience
Global Employment Solutions May 2014 - Present
Ardyss International 2015 - 2015
Rhema Resources dba HR MD October 2012 - November 2013
TRC Staffing Services, Inc. January 2011 - October 2012
Zirus, Inc. August 2008 - October 2010
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. 2006 - 2008
Rhema Resources dba HR MD April 2006 - October 2006
Kirkley & Hawker September 2005 - April 2006
Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP August 2001 - September 2005
TRC Staffing Services October 2000 - July 2001
Skills
Document Review, Customer Service, Training, Litigation Support, Legal Writing, Human Resources, PACER, Administrative..., ProLaw, Outlook, Microsoft Office, CRM, Intellectual Property, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Litigation, LiveNote, iManage, DTE, Account Administration, Lotus Notes, LPS, BMC Remedy, Expense Management, Client Retention, QDL Internal Customer..., Client Management, EDI, Written & Verbal..., Medical Industry Group..., WORD, EXCEL, Publisher, AS400, Concordance, IPMaster, Meeting Planner, Response Plan, Smeadlink, Summation, Elite, Relationship Building, Business Analyst, Business Solutions, Supplier Negotiations, Contract and Rebate..., PeopleSoft, Salesforce.com, NetSuite
Education
The University of Memphis
Political Science and Government
Clayton State University 2003 — 2005
Paralegal Certificate - 2 year program ABA, Paralegal Certificate - 2 year program ABA
Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mass Communications
Blair Academy of Music
Violin, Bassoon, and Piano
Global Employment Solutions May 2014 - Present
Ardyss International 2015 - 2015
Rhema Resources dba HR MD October 2012 - November 2013
TRC Staffing Services, Inc. January 2011 - October 2012
Zirus, Inc. August 2008 - October 2010
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. 2006 - 2008
Rhema Resources dba HR MD April 2006 - October 2006
Kirkley & Hawker September 2005 - April 2006
Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP August 2001 - September 2005
TRC Staffing Services October 2000 - July 2001
Skills
Document Review, Customer Service, Training, Litigation Support, Legal Writing, Human Resources, PACER, Administrative..., ProLaw, Outlook, Microsoft Office, CRM, Intellectual Property, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Litigation, LiveNote, iManage, DTE, Account Administration, Lotus Notes, LPS, BMC Remedy, Expense Management, Client Retention, QDL Internal Customer..., Client Management, EDI, Written & Verbal..., Medical Industry Group..., WORD, EXCEL, Publisher, AS400, Concordance, IPMaster, Meeting Planner, Response Plan, Smeadlink, Summation, Elite, Relationship Building, Business Analyst, Business Solutions, Supplier Negotiations, Contract and Rebate..., PeopleSoft, Salesforce.com, NetSuite
Education
The University of Memphis
Political Science and Government
Clayton State University 2003 — 2005
Paralegal Certificate - 2 year program ABA, Paralegal Certificate - 2 year program ABA
Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mass Communications
Blair Academy of Music
Violin, Bassoon, and Piano
David Cornett's Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. Experience August 2006 - June 2008
Job Principal at Meunier Carlin & Curfman, LLC
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Meunier Carlin & Curfman, LLC January 2015 - Present
Meunier Carlin & Curfman, LLC April 2014 - December 2014
GE Intelligent Platforms February 2013 - December 2014
GE Energy September 2010 - February 2013
Ballard Spahr LLP July 2008 - September 2010
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. August 2006 - June 2008
Alston & Bird LLP November 2001 - August 2006
Frost Brown Todd August 2000 - October 2001
E.ON June 1986 - May 2000
Skills
Patents, Patent preparation, Energy, Electrical Engineering, Patent Prosecution, Computer/Software..., Trade Secrets, Prosecution, Legal Opinions, Client Counseling, Patent Litigation, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Engineering, Trademarks, Open Source Software
Education
Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville 1996 — 2000
JD, Law
University of Louisville 1987 — 1990
MBA, Business
University of Kentucky 1982 — 1986
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
Hazard Community College 1981 — 1982
Electrical Engineering
Dilce Combs Memorial High School 1977 — 1981
Meunier Carlin & Curfman, LLC January 2015 - Present
Meunier Carlin & Curfman, LLC April 2014 - December 2014
GE Intelligent Platforms February 2013 - December 2014
GE Energy September 2010 - February 2013
Ballard Spahr LLP July 2008 - September 2010
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. August 2006 - June 2008
Alston & Bird LLP November 2001 - August 2006
Frost Brown Todd August 2000 - October 2001
E.ON June 1986 - May 2000
Skills
Patents, Patent preparation, Energy, Electrical Engineering, Patent Prosecution, Computer/Software..., Trade Secrets, Prosecution, Legal Opinions, Client Counseling, Patent Litigation, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Engineering, Trademarks, Open Source Software
Education
Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville 1996 — 2000
JD, Law
University of Louisville 1987 — 1990
MBA, Business
University of Kentucky 1982 — 1986
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
Hazard Community College 1981 — 1982
Electrical Engineering
Dilce Combs Memorial High School 1977 — 1981
Greg Kirsch Greg Kirsch's Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. Experience February 1996 - June 2008
Job Partner Patent Attorney and Head of the Intellectual Property Department at Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP October 2012 - Present
Market Square IP Ltd. July 2014 - Present
Spriv, LLC March 2014 - Present
Washington University in St. Louis School of Law September 2011 - Present
Emory University August 1997 - Present
Ballard Spahr LLP July 2008 - October 2012
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. February 1996 - June 2008
Troutman Sanders LLP June 1992 - February 1996
Banner & Witcoff June 1990 - June 1992
Spensley Horn Jubas & Lubitz June 1989 - August 1989
Skills
Patents, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Patentability, Trademarks, Patent Prosecution, Trade Secrets, Licensing, Registered Patent..., Trademark Infringement, Biotechnology, Software Patents, Technology Transfer, Patent Portfolio..., US Patent, Negotiation, Patent Portfolio..., Pharmaceutical Industry, Electronics, Software Development, Electrical Engineering, Bioinformatics, Financial Services, Business Method Patents, Information Security, Reexamination, Patent preparation, Patent Drafting, Patent Analysis, Patent Strategy, Intellectual Property..., Chemistry, Patent Portfolio..., Patent Development, Licensing Negotiation, Trademark Prosecution, Copyright Litigation, Proprietary Software, Open Source Software, Israel, Universities, Wireless, Computer Engineering, Electro-mechanical, Pharmaceuticals, Internet, Medical Technology, inter partes review, post grant review
Education
Washington University in St. Louis School of Law 1987 — 1990
J.D., Law
University of Iowa 1983 — 1987
B.S.E., Electrical and Computer Engineering
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP October 2012 - Present
Market Square IP Ltd. July 2014 - Present
Spriv, LLC March 2014 - Present
Washington University in St. Louis School of Law September 2011 - Present
Emory University August 1997 - Present
Ballard Spahr LLP July 2008 - October 2012
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. February 1996 - June 2008
Troutman Sanders LLP June 1992 - February 1996
Banner & Witcoff June 1990 - June 1992
Spensley Horn Jubas & Lubitz June 1989 - August 1989
Skills
Patents, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Patentability, Trademarks, Patent Prosecution, Trade Secrets, Licensing, Registered Patent..., Trademark Infringement, Biotechnology, Software Patents, Technology Transfer, Patent Portfolio..., US Patent, Negotiation, Patent Portfolio..., Pharmaceutical Industry, Electronics, Software Development, Electrical Engineering, Bioinformatics, Financial Services, Business Method Patents, Information Security, Reexamination, Patent preparation, Patent Drafting, Patent Analysis, Patent Strategy, Intellectual Property..., Chemistry, Patent Portfolio..., Patent Development, Licensing Negotiation, Trademark Prosecution, Copyright Litigation, Proprietary Software, Open Source Software, Israel, Universities, Wireless, Computer Engineering, Electro-mechanical, Pharmaceuticals, Internet, Medical Technology, inter partes review, post grant review
Education
Washington University in St. Louis School of Law 1987 — 1990
J.D., Law
University of Iowa 1983 — 1987
B.S.E., Electrical and Computer Engineering
Thad Kodish Thad Kodish's Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. Experience September 2000 - February 2007
Job Managing Principal, Fish & Richardson P.C. (Atlanta)
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Fish & Richardson P.C. February 2007 - Present
Emory School of Law June 2013 - September 2015
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. September 2000 - February 2007
Skills
Litigation, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Trade Secrets, Patent Litigation, Trademarks, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Legal Research
Education
Emory University School of Law 1997 — 2000
J.D.
University of Michigan 1992 — 1996
B.S. ChemE, Chemical Engineering
Fish & Richardson P.C. February 2007 - Present
Emory School of Law June 2013 - September 2015
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. September 2000 - February 2007
Skills
Litigation, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Trade Secrets, Patent Litigation, Trademarks, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Legal Research
Education
Emory University School of Law 1997 — 2000
J.D.
University of Michigan 1992 — 1996
B.S. ChemE, Chemical Engineering
Shawn Hamidinia, Ph.D. Shawn Hamidinia, Ph.D.'s Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. Experience 2008 - 2008
Job Patent Attorney at Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch, LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch February 2011 - Present
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. 2008 - 2008
Education
George Mason University School of Law 2008 — 2009
Visiting Student
University of California, Davis - School of Law 2006 — 2009
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
The Ohio State University 1999 — 2005
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biophysics
Case Western Reserve University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biochemistry
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch February 2011 - Present
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. 2008 - 2008
Education
George Mason University School of Law 2008 — 2009
Visiting Student
University of California, Davis - School of Law 2006 — 2009
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
The Ohio State University 1999 — 2005
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biophysics
Case Western Reserve University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biochemistry
Mitchell Katz Mitchell Katz's Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. Experience January 1996 - June 2008
Job Partner at Ballard Spahr LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Ballard Spahr LLP July 2012 - Present
Emory University Law School 1996 - Present
Ballard Spahr LLP July 2008 - June 2012
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. January 1996 - June 2008
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. May 1994 - December 1995
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP August 1992 - April 1994
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP June 1989 - July 1992
U.S. Patent Office April 1988 - May 1989
DuPont September 1984 - March 1988
Dow Chemical 1980 - 1982
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patents, R&D, Chemical Engineering, Polymers, Technology Transfer, Chemistry, Legal Writing, Trade Secrets, Biotechnology, Appeals, Patentability, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Trademark Infringement, Copyright Law, Licensing, Trademarks, Client Counseling
Education
Georgetown University Law Center 1988 — 1992
JD, Law
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1979 — 1984
B.S. Chemical Engineering, Engineering
Ballard Spahr LLP July 2012 - Present
Emory University Law School 1996 - Present
Ballard Spahr LLP July 2008 - June 2012
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. January 1996 - June 2008
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. May 1994 - December 1995
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP August 1992 - April 1994
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP June 1989 - July 1992
U.S. Patent Office April 1988 - May 1989
DuPont September 1984 - March 1988
Dow Chemical 1980 - 1982
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patents, R&D, Chemical Engineering, Polymers, Technology Transfer, Chemistry, Legal Writing, Trade Secrets, Biotechnology, Appeals, Patentability, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Trademark Infringement, Copyright Law, Licensing, Trademarks, Client Counseling
Education
Georgetown University Law Center 1988 — 1992
JD, Law
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1979 — 1984
B.S. Chemical Engineering, Engineering
Rod Ochs, MBA, PMP Rod Ochs, MBA, PMP's Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. Experience 2002 - July 2008
Job Senior IT Legal Business Partner / IT Director / Project Manager
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Rod Ochs October 2015 - Present
Duff & Phelps September 2014 - October 2015
The Coca-Cola Company May 2013 - July 2014
eSentio Technologies July 2009 - April 2013
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. 2002 - July 2008
The Coca-Cola Company 2000 - 2002
The Coca-Cola Company 1997 - 2002
Medaphis Corporation November 1996 - June 1997
Medaphis Corporation January 1996 - October 1996
Skills
Windows Server, IT Management, Change Management, Project Management, VoIP, Management, Visio, Windows, Data Center, Process Improvement, Program Management, Telecommunications, Software Development, IT Strategy, PMP, Consulting, Business Analysis, Enterprise Software
Education
Florida State University - College of Business 1979 — 1981
MBA
University of South Florida 1975 — 1978
BA
Project Management Institute
Rod Ochs October 2015 - Present
Duff & Phelps September 2014 - October 2015
The Coca-Cola Company May 2013 - July 2014
eSentio Technologies July 2009 - April 2013
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. 2002 - July 2008
The Coca-Cola Company 2000 - 2002
The Coca-Cola Company 1997 - 2002
Medaphis Corporation November 1996 - June 1997
Medaphis Corporation January 1996 - October 1996
Skills
Windows Server, IT Management, Change Management, Project Management, VoIP, Management, Visio, Windows, Data Center, Process Improvement, Program Management, Telecommunications, Software Development, IT Strategy, PMP, Consulting, Business Analysis, Enterprise Software
Education
Florida State University - College of Business 1979 — 1981
MBA
University of South Florida 1975 — 1978
BA
Project Management Institute
Scott Marty's Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. Experience September 2004 - July 2008
Job Attorney at Ballard Spahr LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Ballard Spahr LLP July 2012 - Present
Ballard Spahr LLP July 2008 - July 2012
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. September 2004 - July 2008
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. July 2003 - September 2004
Skills
Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Patents, Disabilities, Vaccines, Patentability, Intellectual Property, Genetic Engineering, Gene Therapy, Prosecution, Licensing, Trade Secrets, Biotechnology, Trademarks, DNA, Registered Patent..., Patent Portfolio..., Freedom to Operate..., Lifesciences, Freedom to Operate, Patent Applications, Patent Portfolio...
Education
Georgia State University College of Law 2001 — 2004
JD, Law
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 1996 — 2001
Ph.D., Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
University of West Georgia 1991 — 1996
B.S., Biology
Ballard Spahr LLP July 2012 - Present
Ballard Spahr LLP July 2008 - July 2012
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. September 2004 - July 2008
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. July 2003 - September 2004
Skills
Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Patents, Disabilities, Vaccines, Patentability, Intellectual Property, Genetic Engineering, Gene Therapy, Prosecution, Licensing, Trade Secrets, Biotechnology, Trademarks, DNA, Registered Patent..., Patent Portfolio..., Freedom to Operate..., Lifesciences, Freedom to Operate, Patent Applications, Patent Portfolio...
Education
Georgia State University College of Law 2001 — 2004
JD, Law
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 1996 — 2001
Ph.D., Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
University of West Georgia 1991 — 1996
B.S., Biology
Joanna Karamanou's Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. Experience November 2000 - May 2002
Job Freelance Linguist Voice Over Artist Actor
Industry Translation and Localization
Experience
... January 1998 - Present
... June 1997 - Present
Seyfarth Shaw May 2004 - December 2005
Greenberg Traurig, LLP April 2004 - May 2004
Atlanta Braves February 2004 - April 2004
Turner Broadcasting January 2004 - April 2004
Arnall Golden Gregory LLP September 2003 - January 2004
Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP August 2002 - August 2003
Myers & Associates, LLC June 2002 - August 2002
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. November 2000 - May 2002
Skills
Legal Translation, Translation, Greek, French, Medical Translation, Editing, Voice Over, Voice Acting, Acting, Translation Services, Technical Translation, trademarks, Playwriting, Spanish, Localization, Proofreading, Interpreting, Foreign Languages, English, Trademarks
Education
Fitchburg State College 1993 — 1997
B.A., English, Concentration: Theatre; Minor: Music
TASIS Hellenic 1983 — 1992
High School Diploma, American College Prep
... January 1998 - Present
... June 1997 - Present
Seyfarth Shaw May 2004 - December 2005
Greenberg Traurig, LLP April 2004 - May 2004
Atlanta Braves February 2004 - April 2004
Turner Broadcasting January 2004 - April 2004
Arnall Golden Gregory LLP September 2003 - January 2004
Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP August 2002 - August 2003
Myers & Associates, LLC June 2002 - August 2002
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. November 2000 - May 2002
Skills
Legal Translation, Translation, Greek, French, Medical Translation, Editing, Voice Over, Voice Acting, Acting, Translation Services, Technical Translation, trademarks, Playwriting, Spanish, Localization, Proofreading, Interpreting, Foreign Languages, English, Trademarks
Education
Fitchburg State College 1993 — 1997
B.A., English, Concentration: Theatre; Minor: Music
TASIS Hellenic 1983 — 1992
High School Diploma, American College Prep
Sandra Finch's Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. Experience January 2004 - May 2005
Job Attorney at The Russell's Law Firm, PLC
Industry Law Practice
Experience
The Russell's Law Firm, PLC October 2013 - Present
Law Office of W. Bryant Green January 2011 - August 2013
Lekan Law Firm, LLC July 2005 - December 2010
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. January 2004 - May 2005
Skills
Trials, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Bad Faith, Product Liability, Litigation, Arbitration, Mediation, Legal Writing, Legal Issues, Class Actions, Commercial Litigation, Attorneys, Civil Litigation, Trial Practice, Courts, Appeals, Due Diligence, Legal Research, Contract Negotiation, Personal Injury..., Depositions, Trade Secrets, Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Automobile Accidents, Criminal Law, Alternative Dispute..., Torts, Legal Assistance, Public Liability, Domestic Relations, Hearings
Education
University of Georgia School of Law 2000 — 2002
Triway
The Russell's Law Firm, PLC October 2013 - Present
Law Office of W. Bryant Green January 2011 - August 2013
Lekan Law Firm, LLC July 2005 - December 2010
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. January 2004 - May 2005
Skills
Trials, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Bad Faith, Product Liability, Litigation, Arbitration, Mediation, Legal Writing, Legal Issues, Class Actions, Commercial Litigation, Attorneys, Civil Litigation, Trial Practice, Courts, Appeals, Due Diligence, Legal Research, Contract Negotiation, Personal Injury..., Depositions, Trade Secrets, Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Automobile Accidents, Criminal Law, Alternative Dispute..., Torts, Legal Assistance, Public Liability, Domestic Relations, Hearings
Education
University of Georgia School of Law 2000 — 2002
Triway
Lizette Fernandez's Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. Experience September 1998 - October 2007
Job Patent Agent at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP December 2012 - Present
McKeon, Meunier, Carlin & Curfman LLC May 2010 - December 2012
Zirus, Inc. October 2007 - April 2010
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. September 1998 - October 2007
Skills
Patents, Patent Prosecution, Patentability, Prosecution, Patent Searching, Client Counseling, Patent Portfolio..., Immunology, Patent Applications, Technology Transfer, Freedom to Operate..., Freedom to Operate, Lifesciences, Prior Art Search, Patent Portfolio...
Education
University of Miami 1990 — 1995
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biochemistry
Florida International University - College of Business Administration 1996 — 1997
MBA
University of Miami 1986 — 1990
B.S., Chemistry
Coral Gables Senior High School 1983 — 1986
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP December 2012 - Present
McKeon, Meunier, Carlin & Curfman LLC May 2010 - December 2012
Zirus, Inc. October 2007 - April 2010
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. September 1998 - October 2007
Skills
Patents, Patent Prosecution, Patentability, Prosecution, Patent Searching, Client Counseling, Patent Portfolio..., Immunology, Patent Applications, Technology Transfer, Freedom to Operate..., Freedom to Operate, Lifesciences, Prior Art Search, Patent Portfolio...
Education
University of Miami 1990 — 1995
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biochemistry
Florida International University - College of Business Administration 1996 — 1997
MBA
University of Miami 1986 — 1990
B.S., Chemistry
Coral Gables Senior High School 1983 — 1986
David Kerven's Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. Experience July 2001 - March 2003
Job Associate Dean and Associate Professor at Georgia Gwinnett College
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Georgia Gwinnett College August 2011 - Present
Kerven Consulting LLC April 2011 - December 2013
Weatherly Seigel LLC December 2010 - March 2011
Weatherly Kerven & Seigel LLC October 2004 - November 2010
Jones Day March 2003 - October 2004
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. July 2001 - March 2003
Clark Atlanta University September 1993 - May 1999
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Patents, Information Technology, Higher Education, Computer Science, Web Technologies, Computer Law, Computer Ethics, Trade Secrets, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Invention, Management, Litigation, Licensing, Unfair Competition, Software Engineering, Legal Writing, Research, Trademark Infringement, Client Counseling, Cyberlaw, Privacy Law, Legal Research, Patentability, Analysis, Prosecution, Appeals, Data Privacy, Teaching, Strategy, Software Licensing
Education
Georgia State University College of Law 1996 — 1999
JD, Law
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 1989 — 1993
PhD, Computer Science
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 1989 — 1990
MS, Computer Engineering
New Jersey Institute of Technology 1988 — 1989
MS, Computer Science
The Johns Hopkins University 1985 — 1988
BS, Electrical Engineering
Livingston High School
Georgia Gwinnett College August 2011 - Present
Kerven Consulting LLC April 2011 - December 2013
Weatherly Seigel LLC December 2010 - March 2011
Weatherly Kerven & Seigel LLC October 2004 - November 2010
Jones Day March 2003 - October 2004
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. July 2001 - March 2003
Clark Atlanta University September 1993 - May 1999
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Patents, Information Technology, Higher Education, Computer Science, Web Technologies, Computer Law, Computer Ethics, Trade Secrets, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Invention, Management, Litigation, Licensing, Unfair Competition, Software Engineering, Legal Writing, Research, Trademark Infringement, Client Counseling, Cyberlaw, Privacy Law, Legal Research, Patentability, Analysis, Prosecution, Appeals, Data Privacy, Teaching, Strategy, Software Licensing
Education
Georgia State University College of Law 1996 — 1999
JD, Law
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 1989 — 1993
PhD, Computer Science
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 1989 — 1990
MS, Computer Engineering
New Jersey Institute of Technology 1988 — 1989
MS, Computer Science
The Johns Hopkins University 1985 — 1988
BS, Electrical Engineering
Livingston High School
Elizabeth Worley's Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. Experience 1992 - 1998
Job Sr. Patent Counsel at bioMerieux
Industry Law Practice
Experience
bioMerieux Acting Director, Centor for Law+Innovation and Maine Patent ProgramUniversity of Maine School of Law2002 - 2004
GlaxoSmithKline 1998 - 2001
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. 1992 - 1998
Education
Centenary College of Louisiana
B.S.
Emory University
M.S.
University of Georgia School of Law
J.D.
bioMerieux Acting Director, Centor for Law+Innovation and Maine Patent ProgramUniversity of Maine School of Law2002 - 2004
GlaxoSmithKline 1998 - 2001
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. 1992 - 1998
Education
Centenary College of Louisiana
B.S.
Emory University
M.S.
University of Georgia School of Law
J.D.
Al Conti's Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. Experience January 2002 - August 2003
Job President at Leadership Alternatives, LLC
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Leadership Alternatives, LLC September 2010 - Present
Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP September 2003 - April 2008
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. January 2002 - August 2003
Coca-Cola Company 1996 - 2001
Kirkpatrick Lockhart, 1984 - 1993
Skills
Litigation Support, Management, Litigation, Leadership, Civil Litigation, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Strategic Planning, Corporate Governance, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Licensing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Commercial Litigation, Mediation, Bankruptcy, Arbitration, Courts, Restructuring, Appeals, Strategy, Trials, Contract Negotiation, Westlaw
Education
Merrimack College 1960 — 1965
BS, Accounting, Philosophy
Leadership Alternatives, LLC September 2010 - Present
Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP September 2003 - April 2008
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. January 2002 - August 2003
Coca-Cola Company 1996 - 2001
Kirkpatrick Lockhart, 1984 - 1993
Skills
Litigation Support, Management, Litigation, Leadership, Civil Litigation, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Strategic Planning, Corporate Governance, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Licensing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Commercial Litigation, Mediation, Bankruptcy, Arbitration, Courts, Restructuring, Appeals, Strategy, Trials, Contract Negotiation, Westlaw
Education
Merrimack College 1960 — 1965
BS, Accounting, Philosophy
Gibson Lanier's Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. Experience May 2008 - July 2008
Job Patent Attorney at Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP January 2014 - Present
Ballard Spahr LLP July 2008 - December 2013
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. May 2008 - July 2008
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. January 2002 - May 2008
Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Licensing, Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets, Patentability, Trademarks, Litigation, Legal Writing
Education
Georgia State University College of Law 2004 — 2008
JD, law
Emory University 1995 — 2001
Ph.D., Immunology
University of Alabama at Birmingham 1991 — 1993
B.S., Biology
Furman University 1989 — 1991
B.S., Biologty
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP January 2014 - Present
Ballard Spahr LLP July 2008 - December 2013
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. May 2008 - July 2008
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. January 2002 - May 2008
Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Licensing, Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets, Patentability, Trademarks, Litigation, Legal Writing
Education
Georgia State University College of Law 2004 — 2008
JD, law
Emory University 1995 — 2001
Ph.D., Immunology
University of Alabama at Birmingham 1991 — 1993
B.S., Biology
Furman University 1989 — 1991
B.S., Biologty
Bill Warren's Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. Experience 1991 - 1995
Job IP and Life Sciences Partner at Sutherland Asbill & Brennan
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Sutherland Asbill & Brennan, LLP August 2000 - Present
Jones & Askew December 1995 - July 2000
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. 1991 - 1995
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Medical Devices, Intellectual Property, Pharmaceutical Industry, Lifesciences, Due Diligence, Patents, Licensing, Biotechnology, Technology Transfer, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Legal Research, Trademarks, Trade Secrets, Patent Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Copyright Law, Client Counseling, Securities Regulation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Patentability, Joint Ventures, Trademark Infringement, Prosecution, Life Sciences
Education
Emory University School of Law 1989 — 1993
JD, Intellectual Property Law
Emory University - Goizueta Business School 1989 — 1993
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
Georgia State University 1993 — 1995
Master of Science (MSc), Molecular Biology
Middlebury College 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology and Economics
Sutherland Asbill & Brennan, LLP August 2000 - Present
Jones & Askew December 1995 - July 2000
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. 1991 - 1995
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Medical Devices, Intellectual Property, Pharmaceutical Industry, Lifesciences, Due Diligence, Patents, Licensing, Biotechnology, Technology Transfer, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Legal Research, Trademarks, Trade Secrets, Patent Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Copyright Law, Client Counseling, Securities Regulation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Patentability, Joint Ventures, Trademark Infringement, Prosecution, Life Sciences
Education
Emory University School of Law 1989 — 1993
JD, Intellectual Property Law
Emory University - Goizueta Business School 1989 — 1993
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
Georgia State University 1993 — 1995
Master of Science (MSc), Molecular Biology
Middlebury College 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology and Economics
Janell Taylor Cleveland's Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. Experience December 2002 - January 2010
Job Patent Agent, Meunier Carlin & Curfman, LLC
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Meunier Carlin & Curfman, LLC 2013 - 2013
Zirus, Inc. January 2010 - April 2012
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. December 2002 - January 2010
Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP 2002 - 2010
USPTO October 1998 - October 2002
US Naval Institute October 1996 - October 1998
Skills
Drafting patent..., Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Biotechnology, Patents, Patentability, Licensing, Patent Litigation, Prosecution, Trademarks, Registered Patent..., Trade Secrets, Lifesciences, Technology Transfer, Patent Portfolio..., Trademark Infringement, Copyright Law, Client Counseling, Molecular Biology, Invention, Research, Biochemistry, Patent Searching, Laboratory
Education
Brigham Young University 1994 — 1996
Molecular Biology
Florida State University 1989 — 1994
Biology
Meunier Carlin & Curfman, LLC 2013 - 2013
Zirus, Inc. January 2010 - April 2012
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. December 2002 - January 2010
Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP 2002 - 2010
USPTO October 1998 - October 2002
US Naval Institute October 1996 - October 1998
Skills
Drafting patent..., Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Biotechnology, Patents, Patentability, Licensing, Patent Litigation, Prosecution, Trademarks, Registered Patent..., Trade Secrets, Lifesciences, Technology Transfer, Patent Portfolio..., Trademark Infringement, Copyright Law, Client Counseling, Molecular Biology, Invention, Research, Biochemistry, Patent Searching, Laboratory
Education
Brigham Young University 1994 — 1996
Molecular Biology
Florida State University 1989 — 1994
Biology
Brian Gaffney's Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. Experience 2000 - 2000
Job General Attorney IP Litigation for AT&T
Industry Law Practice
Experience
AT&T Services, Inc. June 2010 - Present
Baker Botts LLP September 2001 - June 2010
Alston & Bird LLP 2000 - 2000
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. 2000 - 2000
Florida Power & Light Company July 1994 - August 1998
Skills
Patents, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Patent Litigation, Patentability, Trials, Patent Applications, Registered Patent..., Trade Secrets, Patent Prosecution, Due Diligence, Commercial Litigation, Privacy Law, Prosecution, Arbitration, Corporate Law, Software Licensing, Trademarks, Legal Writing, Copyright Law, Litigation Management, Dispute Resolution, Mediation, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Alternative Dispute..., Legal Issues, IP, Contract Negotiation, Telecommunications, Patent Portfolio..., IP counseling
Education
University of Kansas School of Law 1998 — 2001
J.D., Law
United States Merchant Marine Academy 1990 — 1994
B.S., (cum laude) Marine Engineering Systems
AT&T Services, Inc. June 2010 - Present
Baker Botts LLP September 2001 - June 2010
Alston & Bird LLP 2000 - 2000
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. 2000 - 2000
Florida Power & Light Company July 1994 - August 1998
Skills
Patents, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Patent Litigation, Patentability, Trials, Patent Applications, Registered Patent..., Trade Secrets, Patent Prosecution, Due Diligence, Commercial Litigation, Privacy Law, Prosecution, Arbitration, Corporate Law, Software Licensing, Trademarks, Legal Writing, Copyright Law, Litigation Management, Dispute Resolution, Mediation, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Alternative Dispute..., Legal Issues, IP, Contract Negotiation, Telecommunications, Patent Portfolio..., IP counseling
Education
University of Kansas School of Law 1998 — 2001
J.D., Law
United States Merchant Marine Academy 1990 — 1994
B.S., (cum laude) Marine Engineering Systems
Jill Daley's Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. Experience September 2001 - April 2003
Job Litigation Paralegal at Gardner Groff Greenwald & Villanueva PC
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Gardner Groff Greenwald & Villanueva PC January 2015 - Present
Duane Morris LLP February 2012 - May 2012
Duane Morris LLP August 2003 - May 2010
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. September 2001 - April 2003
Skills
Courts, Legal Assistance, Litigation, Legal Writing, Trademarks, Licensing, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property
Education
Kennesaw State University
Paralegal Certification
University of Alabama 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Speech Communication
Gardner Groff Greenwald & Villanueva PC January 2015 - Present
Duane Morris LLP February 2012 - May 2012
Duane Morris LLP August 2003 - May 2010
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. September 2001 - April 2003
Skills
Courts, Legal Assistance, Litigation, Legal Writing, Trademarks, Licensing, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property
Education
Kennesaw State University
Paralegal Certification
University of Alabama 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Speech Communication
Gwendolyn Spratt's Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. Experience 1990 - 2008
Job Associate General Counsel at Georgia State University
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Georgia State University April 2014 - Present
Georgia State University August 2009 - March 2014
Georgia State University 2009 - 2011
Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP August 1990 - July 2009
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. 1990 - 2008
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Copyright Law, Biotechnology, Commercialization, Medical Devices, Licensing, Patent Litigation, Trademarks, Technology Transfer, Trade Secrets, Litigation, Patentability, Prosecution, Legal Research, Client Counseling, Legal Writing, Privacy Law, Registered Patent...
Education
Georgia State University College of Law 1986 — 1990
J.D., Law
Agnes Scott College
B.A., Biology
Georgia State University April 2014 - Present
Georgia State University August 2009 - March 2014
Georgia State University 2009 - 2011
Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP August 1990 - July 2009
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. 1990 - 2008
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Copyright Law, Biotechnology, Commercialization, Medical Devices, Licensing, Patent Litigation, Trademarks, Technology Transfer, Trade Secrets, Litigation, Patentability, Prosecution, Legal Research, Client Counseling, Legal Writing, Privacy Law, Registered Patent...
Education
Georgia State University College of Law 1986 — 1990
J.D., Law
Agnes Scott College
B.A., Biology
Tonya Clay's Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. Experience August 2004 - July 2008
Job Accounting
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Meunier Carlin & Curfman LLC June 2015 - Present
Freeman Mathis & Gary September 2014 - May 2015
Ballard Spahr LLP July 2008 - 2012
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. August 2004 - July 2008
Georgia Department of Corrections February 2000 - August 2004
Skills
Accounts Receivable, Invoicing, Financial Statements, Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Corporate Law, Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property, Legal Assistance, Budgets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Analysis, Management, Expenses, Accounts Payable, Time Management, Microsoft Word
Education
Keller Graduate School 2004 — 2006
Meunier Carlin & Curfman LLC June 2015 - Present
Freeman Mathis & Gary September 2014 - May 2015
Ballard Spahr LLP July 2008 - 2012
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. August 2004 - July 2008
Georgia Department of Corrections February 2000 - August 2004
Skills
Accounts Receivable, Invoicing, Financial Statements, Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Corporate Law, Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property, Legal Assistance, Budgets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Analysis, Management, Expenses, Accounts Payable, Time Management, Microsoft Word
Education
Keller Graduate School 2004 — 2006
Mitch Weatherly's Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. Experience 1999 - 2002
Job Administrative Patent Judge at USPTO
Industry Judiciary
Experience
USPTO September 2012 - Present
Weatherly Seigel LLC 2002 - September 2012
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. 1999 - 2002
Finnegan Henderson 1998 - 1999
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP 1994 - 1998
Skills
Litigation, Intellectual Property, Strategic Planning, Patent Litigation, Appeals, Trials, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Litigation Support, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Trade Secrets, Patentability, Prosecution
Education
University of California, Davis - School of Law 1991 — 1994
J.D., Law
Georgia Institute of Technology 1979 — 1986
BME, Mechanical Engineering
USPTO September 2012 - Present
Weatherly Seigel LLC 2002 - September 2012
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. 1999 - 2002
Finnegan Henderson 1998 - 1999
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP 1994 - 1998
Skills
Litigation, Intellectual Property, Strategic Planning, Patent Litigation, Appeals, Trials, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Litigation Support, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Trade Secrets, Patentability, Prosecution
Education
University of California, Davis - School of Law 1991 — 1994
J.D., Law
Georgia Institute of Technology 1979 — 1986
BME, Mechanical Engineering
D. Brian Shortell, JD, PhD's Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. Experience August 2002 - June 2008
Job Partner Intellectual Property at Ballard Spahr LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Ballard Spahr LLP July 2008 - Present
Georgia State University School of Law January 2008 - Present
Mercer University School of Law January 2010 - Present
Atlanta Intellectual Property American Inn of Court January 2010 - Present
Atlanta Bar Association Intellectual Property Law Section Board of Directors June 2007 - May 2013
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. August 2002 - June 2008
Nexsen Pruet, LLC August 2001 - May 2002
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. June 2001 - August 2001
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP May 2001 - June 2001
Nexsen Pruet, LLC May 2000 - May 2001
Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Prosecution, Patent Drafting, Licensing, Legal Research, Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Appeals, Litigation Support, Medical Devices, Contract Negotiation, Mergers, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Due Diligence, Counseling, Enforcement, Negotiation, Intellectual Property..., Patent Analysis, Legal Writing, Strategic Planning, Outdoors, University Teaching, Patent Strategy, Patent preparation, Patent Portfolio..., Research, Patentability, Writing, Chemistry, Pharmaceuticals, Client Counseling, Licensing Agreements, Lifesciences, Trademark Infringement, Technology Transfer, Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Industry, Copyright Law, Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
University of South Carolina School of Law 1999 — 2002
JD, Law
University of South Carolina-Columbia 1993 — 1999
PhD, Organic Chemistry
University of South Carolina-Spartanburg 1989 — 1993
BS, Chemistry
Ballard Spahr LLP July 2008 - Present
Georgia State University School of Law January 2008 - Present
Mercer University School of Law January 2010 - Present
Atlanta Intellectual Property American Inn of Court January 2010 - Present
Atlanta Bar Association Intellectual Property Law Section Board of Directors June 2007 - May 2013
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. August 2002 - June 2008
Nexsen Pruet, LLC August 2001 - May 2002
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. June 2001 - August 2001
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP May 2001 - June 2001
Nexsen Pruet, LLC May 2000 - May 2001
Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Prosecution, Patent Drafting, Licensing, Legal Research, Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Appeals, Litigation Support, Medical Devices, Contract Negotiation, Mergers, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Due Diligence, Counseling, Enforcement, Negotiation, Intellectual Property..., Patent Analysis, Legal Writing, Strategic Planning, Outdoors, University Teaching, Patent Strategy, Patent preparation, Patent Portfolio..., Research, Patentability, Writing, Chemistry, Pharmaceuticals, Client Counseling, Licensing Agreements, Lifesciences, Trademark Infringement, Technology Transfer, Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Industry, Copyright Law, Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
University of South Carolina School of Law 1999 — 2002
JD, Law
University of South Carolina-Columbia 1993 — 1999
PhD, Organic Chemistry
University of South Carolina-Spartanburg 1989 — 1993
BS, Chemistry
David E. Huizenga, Ph.D.'s Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. Experience 1999 - 2008
Job President and Chief Technology Officer, Tao Life Sciences, Inc.
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Tao Life Sciences, Inc. November 2010 - Present
Upstream Partners, Inc. January 2012 - December 2013
Zirus, Inc. November 2010 - March 2012
Pabst Patent Group LLP November 2010 - August 2011
Arnall Golden Gregory LLP March 2008 - November 2010
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. 1999 - 2008
Arnall Golden Gregory LLP May 1997 - December 1999
Szostak Lab at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School 1991 - 1997
Skills
Synthesis of complex..., Patent prosecution and..., Commercial development..., Patent Portfolio..., Technology..., Technology Evaluation, Patent litigation and..., Technology Investment..., Patent Applications, Patent Prosecution, Patents, Commercialization, R&D, Trademarks, Lifesciences, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Patent Litigation, Laboratory, Business Strategy, Science, Research, Due Diligence, Commercial Real Estate, Competitive Intelligence, Molecular Biology, Drug Discovery, Invention, Mergers & Acquisitions, Contract Negotiation, Prosecution, Strategy, Venture Capital, Copyright Law, Biotechnology, Litigation, Management, Start-ups, FDA, Pharmaceutical Industry, Medical Devices, Nanotechnology, Innovation Management, Management Consulting, Valuation, IP, Technology Transfer, Trade Secrets, Biomedical Engineering, Investments
Education
Emory University School of Law 1997 — 2000
J.D., Law
Harvard University 1991 — 1997
Ph.D., Cell and Developmental Biology
University of San Diego 1989 — 1991
BA, Biology
Tao Life Sciences, Inc. November 2010 - Present
Upstream Partners, Inc. January 2012 - December 2013
Zirus, Inc. November 2010 - March 2012
Pabst Patent Group LLP November 2010 - August 2011
Arnall Golden Gregory LLP March 2008 - November 2010
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. 1999 - 2008
Arnall Golden Gregory LLP May 1997 - December 1999
Szostak Lab at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School 1991 - 1997
Skills
Synthesis of complex..., Patent prosecution and..., Commercial development..., Patent Portfolio..., Technology..., Technology Evaluation, Patent litigation and..., Technology Investment..., Patent Applications, Patent Prosecution, Patents, Commercialization, R&D, Trademarks, Lifesciences, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Patent Litigation, Laboratory, Business Strategy, Science, Research, Due Diligence, Commercial Real Estate, Competitive Intelligence, Molecular Biology, Drug Discovery, Invention, Mergers & Acquisitions, Contract Negotiation, Prosecution, Strategy, Venture Capital, Copyright Law, Biotechnology, Litigation, Management, Start-ups, FDA, Pharmaceutical Industry, Medical Devices, Nanotechnology, Innovation Management, Management Consulting, Valuation, IP, Technology Transfer, Trade Secrets, Biomedical Engineering, Investments
Education
Emory University School of Law 1997 — 2000
J.D., Law
Harvard University 1991 — 1997
Ph.D., Cell and Developmental Biology
University of San Diego 1989 — 1991
BA, Biology
Tamra Tomlinson's Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. Experience August 2001 - January 2003
Job Litigation Support Specialist
Industry Legal Services
Experience
US Attorneys Office - Northern District of Georgia March 2010 - Present
Lockheed Martin Corporation LS&GS March 2009 - October 2009
Special Counsel June 2008 - December 2008
Alston & Bird LLP April 2004 - July 2006
King & Spalding, LLP via Legal Pros January 2004 - May 2004
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. August 2001 - January 2003
Skills
Litigation Support
Education
University of Maryland College Park 2006 — 2008
Master's Degree, Journalism
The University of Memphis 1992 — 1999
Bachelor's Degree, International Relations
US Attorneys Office - Northern District of Georgia March 2010 - Present
Lockheed Martin Corporation LS&GS March 2009 - October 2009
Special Counsel June 2008 - December 2008
Alston & Bird LLP April 2004 - July 2006
King & Spalding, LLP via Legal Pros January 2004 - May 2004
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. August 2001 - January 2003
Skills
Litigation Support
Education
University of Maryland College Park 2006 — 2008
Master's Degree, Journalism
The University of Memphis 1992 — 1999
Bachelor's Degree, International Relations
Joseph Pletcher's Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. Experience July 2007 - August 2007
Job Associate at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Michael Best & Friedrich LLP August 2011 - Present
Polsinelli Shughart PC December 2010 - August 2011
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione September 2008 - September 2010
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. July 2007 - August 2007
Cook Medical May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Patents, Patent Litigation
Education
Indiana University School of Law—Bloomington 2005 — 2008
JD
Emory University 2000 — 2005
PhD, Chemistry
Butler University 1996 — 2000
BS, Chemistry
John Glenn High School
Michael Best & Friedrich LLP August 2011 - Present
Polsinelli Shughart PC December 2010 - August 2011
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione September 2008 - September 2010
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. July 2007 - August 2007
Cook Medical May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Patents, Patent Litigation
Education
Indiana University School of Law—Bloomington 2005 — 2008
JD
Emory University 2000 — 2005
PhD, Chemistry
Butler University 1996 — 2000
BS, Chemistry
John Glenn High School
Galvin DeVore's Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. Experience September 1999 - April 2003
Job Retired
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Galvin F. DeVore January 2012 - Present
Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice PLLC September 2006 - April 2009
Adelberg, Rudow, Dorf & Hendler, LLC January 2005 - September 2006
Maron & Marvel, P.A. September 2003 - December 2005
Additional significant experience September 1967 - September 2003
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. September 1999 - April 2003
Skills
Strategic Planning, Management
Education
The Johns Hopkins University 1972 — 1976
BS, Management
Galvin F. DeVore January 2012 - Present
Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice PLLC September 2006 - April 2009
Adelberg, Rudow, Dorf & Hendler, LLC January 2005 - September 2006
Maron & Marvel, P.A. September 2003 - December 2005
Additional significant experience September 1967 - September 2003
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. September 1999 - April 2003
Skills
Strategic Planning, Management
Education
The Johns Hopkins University 1972 — 1976
BS, Management
Diana Fulmer's Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. Experience 2001 - 2005
Job Billing Specialist at Bryan Cave LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Taylor English Duma LLP February 2010 - May 2014
Barnes & Thornburg LLP April 2009 - January 2010
Bryan Cave October 2005 - April 2009
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. 2001 - 2005
Skills
Litigation Support, Corporate Law, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Litigation, Intellectual Property
Education
Kent State University
Taylor English Duma LLP February 2010 - May 2014
Barnes & Thornburg LLP April 2009 - January 2010
Bryan Cave October 2005 - April 2009
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. 2001 - 2005
Skills
Litigation Support, Corporate Law, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Litigation, Intellectual Property
Education
Kent State University
Sandra Kay Scott's Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. Experience September 1987 - March 1991
Job Independent Consultant
Industry Events Services
Experience
Mary Kay Cosmetics November 2002 - Present
DeKalb County Schools August 1992 - Present
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. September 1987 - March 1991
Skills
Gifts, Skin Care, Marketing, Cosmetics, Sales, Employee Relations, Benefits Administration, Beauty, Management, Budgets, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Accounts Payable, Makeup Artistry, Negotiation, Bridal Showers
Education
Louisiana State University 1982 — 1986
BS, Psychology
Georgia State University
BA/MA, History, 3.5 G.P.A. in Grad School
Mary Kay Cosmetics November 2002 - Present
DeKalb County Schools August 1992 - Present
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. September 1987 - March 1991
Skills
Gifts, Skin Care, Marketing, Cosmetics, Sales, Employee Relations, Benefits Administration, Beauty, Management, Budgets, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Accounts Payable, Makeup Artistry, Negotiation, Bridal Showers
Education
Louisiana State University 1982 — 1986
BS, Psychology
Georgia State University
BA/MA, History, 3.5 G.P.A. in Grad School
Monica Dalton's Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. Experience March 1998 - April 2005
Job Paralegal at Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP June 2005 - Present
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. March 1998 - April 2005
Thomas Kayden Horstemeyer & Risley December 1996 - March 1998
Skills
Legal Assistance, Patent Prosecution, Trademark Prosecution, Legal Research, Westlaw, IP, Patents, Trade Secrets, Trademarks, Patent Litigation, Lexis, Legal Writing, Trademark Infringement, Litigation, LexisNexis
Education
University of Central Florida 1989 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Legal Studies, General
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP June 2005 - Present
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. March 1998 - April 2005
Thomas Kayden Horstemeyer & Risley December 1996 - March 1998
Skills
Legal Assistance, Patent Prosecution, Trademark Prosecution, Legal Research, Westlaw, IP, Patents, Trade Secrets, Trademarks, Patent Litigation, Lexis, Legal Writing, Trademark Infringement, Litigation, LexisNexis
Education
University of Central Florida 1989 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Legal Studies, General
Ida Hartman's Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. Experience August 1994 - May 2000
Job Legal Assistant at Dennis Corry Porter & Smith
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Dennis Corry Porter & Smith March 2012 - Present
Hendrick, Phillips, Salzman & Flatt 2002 - 2012
Legal Pros, Inc. April 2001 - August 2002
Fisher & Phillips November 2000 - April 2001
Jones Day May 2000 - November 2000
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. August 1994 - May 2000
Neely & Player February 1990 - August 1994
TransQuick, Inc. November 1988 - December 1990
Rogers & Hardin October 1987 - July 1989
Irwin W. Stolz, Jr. March 1977 - October 1987
Education
Santa Fe Community College 1971 — 1972
Nursing
Miami Dade College 1969 — 1970
Required liberal arts classes
Miami Central High School 1964 — 1968
High School Diploma, Vocational Office Education
Dennis Corry Porter & Smith March 2012 - Present
Hendrick, Phillips, Salzman & Flatt 2002 - 2012
Legal Pros, Inc. April 2001 - August 2002
Fisher & Phillips November 2000 - April 2001
Jones Day May 2000 - November 2000
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. August 1994 - May 2000
Neely & Player February 1990 - August 1994
TransQuick, Inc. November 1988 - December 1990
Rogers & Hardin October 1987 - July 1989
Irwin W. Stolz, Jr. March 1977 - October 1987
Education
Santa Fe Community College 1971 — 1972
Nursing
Miami Dade College 1969 — 1970
Required liberal arts classes
Miami Central High School 1964 — 1968
High School Diploma, Vocational Office Education