U.S. Patent & Trademark Office

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The United States Patent and Trademark Office is an agency in the U.S. Department of Commerce that issues patents to inventors and businesses for their inventions, and trademark registration for product and intellectual property identification. Address: 600 Dulany St, Alexandria, VA 22314 Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8AM Mon SundayClosedMonday(Martin Luther King Jr. Day)8AM–4PMHours might differTuesday8AM–4PMWednesday8AM–4PMThursday8AM–4PMFriday8AM–4PMSaturdayClosedSuggest an edit Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Customer service: 1 (800) 786-9199 Founded: January 2, 1975, Washington, D.C. Number of employees: 12,579 (as of Sept 30, 2018): : : Place name: : : Website: Category: : Website: http://www.uspto.gov/ Category: Patent office Suggest an editUnable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. · Own this business?

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Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Lance Sealey Lance Sealey Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Lance Sealey's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience May 1998 - May 2005
Job Managing Trainer/Researcher/Registered Patent Agent
Industry Legal Services
Experience
ASRC Space & Defense   January 2007 - Present
ASRC Management Services, Inc.   November 2010 - January 2011
ASRC Management Services, Inc.   June 2005 - January 2007
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   May 1998 - May 2005
Kforce Technical Staffing/Hall Kinion Associates/TeamAlliance Technology Partners   March 1996 - January 1997
IBM Corporation  June 1983 - December 1995

Skills
Trademarks, Patent Litigation, Patentability, Invention, Patents, Strategy, Research, Training, Government, Customer Service, Data Analysis, Proposal Writing, SharePoint, Analysis, Process Improvement, Program Management, Microsoft Office, Information Retrieval, Project Management, Databases, Management, Knowledge Management, Technical Writing, Online Research, Software Documentation, SDLC, MS Project, Visio

Education
Brooklyn Law School   1990 — 1995
J.D.

City University of New York-College of Staten Island   1980 — 1983
B.S., Computer Science

Xavier High School   1973 — 1977
H. S. diploma

Syracuse University
M.S. Library and Information Science, Current student--School of Information Studies

S.H. Michael Kim S.H. Michael Kim Menlo Park, California Details
S.H. Michael Kim's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience September 1992 - October 1996
Job I help license, enforce, and protect cutting edge cybersecurity technology owned by Finjan Holdings, Inc.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Finjan Holdings   March 2015 - Present
Alston & Bird LLP  September 2004 - March 2015
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP   September 2001 - September 2004
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman  September 1999 - September 2001
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   September 1992 - October 1996

Skills
Patents, Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Courts, Trademarks, Licensing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Client Counseling, Copyright Law, Corporate Law, Invention, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Patent Applications, Patentability, Prosecution, Trials

Education
American University   1996 — 1999
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Intellectual Property Law

Purdue University   1987 — 1992
Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Semiconductor

Stuart Drewry Stuart Drewry Chattanooga, Tennessee Details
Stuart Drewry's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience October 2006 - October 2009
Job Lead Advocate
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Southern Disability   October 2012 - Present
Tarver Law Firm   January 2010 - October 2012
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   October 2006 - October 2009
George Mason University  January 2005 - May 2006
Sogang Language Academy   January 2002 - February 2003

Education
George Mason University   2003 — 2005
Master's degree, Political Science and Government

University of Virginia   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy

Laura C. Brutman Laura C. Brutman Greater New York City Area Details
Laura C. Brutman's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience 1990 - 1993
Job Partner at Schiff Hardin LLP
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Schiff Hardin LLP  January 2013 - Present
AIPLA  October 2012 - Present
Dickstein Shapiro LLP  March 2006 - December 2012
Darby & Darby  2001 - 2006
Sughrue Mion PLLC  January 1994 - April 2001
NGB Corporation   May 1998 - December 1999
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   1990 - 1993
Polaroid Corporation  1989 - 1990

Skills
Patents, Client Counseling, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Patent preparation, Patent Drafting, Patent Strategy

Education
The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law   1990 — 1994
JD

Boston University   1985 — 1989
BSEE, Electrical Engineering

James Miner James Miner Ashburn, Virginia Details
James Miner's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience 1989 - 1996
Job Attorney at Attentive Law Group, PLLC
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Attentive Law Group, PLLC   August 2015 - Present
Hunton & Williams LLP  2000 - August 2015
McGuireWoods LLP  1999 - 2000
Oliff & Berridge, PLC   1996 - 1999
US Patent & Trademark Office  1989 - 1996
Texas Instruments  June 1988 - August 1988

Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patents, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets, Engineering, Prosecution, Licensing, Patentability, Registered Patent..., Unfair Competition, Commercial Litigation, Trademark Infringement

Education
University of Rochester   1985 — 1989
BS, Mechanical Engineering

American University, Washington College of Law   1991 — 1994
JD

Montrose Area High School   1981 — 1985

Rob Pilaud Rob Pilaud Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Rob Pilaud's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience August 1999 - December 2000
Job Senior Patent Agent at Studebaker & Brackett PC
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Studebaker & Brackett PC   March 2015 - Present
Nixon Peabody LLP  March 2011 - March 2015
Robinson Intellectual Property Law Office, P.C.   May 2002 - November 2010
Nixon Peabody LLP  December 2000 - May 2002
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   August 1999 - December 2000
J.A. Jones Construction, Chas. H. Tompkins Co.   August 1994 - August 1999
Dority & Manning, P.A.   May 1997 - August 1997

Skills
Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Patents, Prosecution, Patent Prosecution, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Intellectual Property, Patentability, Appeals, Leadership, Patent Applications, Strategic Planning, Registered Patent..., Litigation Support, Invention, Client Counseling, Management

Education
George Mason University School of Law   1997 — 2001
J.D., Law

Clemson University   1991 — 1997
B.S., Civil Engineering

Jordan Kuhn Jordan Kuhn Decatur, Georgia Details
Jordan Kuhn's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience 2005 - 2007
Job Patent Technical Consultant at Patent Hawk
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Patent Hawk   September 2007 - Present
Platinum Patents   April 2008 - Present
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   2005 - 2007

Skills
Intellectual Property, Patents, Research, Patent Prosecution, Mergers & Acquisitions, Invention, Patent Applications, Prior Art Search

Education
Northwestern University   2001 — 2005
BS, Computer Engineering

Joseph Pappafotis Joseph Pappafotis Baltimore, Maryland Area Details
Joseph Pappafotis's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience March 2012 - August 2012
Job Assistant Public Defender
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Office of the Public Defender Maryland  September 2012 - Present
University of Baltimore School of Law  January 2011 - Present
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   March 2012 - August 2012
Office of the Public Defender Maryland  August 2010 - March 2012
State of Maryland Judiciary  August 2008 - August 2010
University of Baltimore School of Law  February 2008 - May 2008
Office of Maryland Attorney General, Antitrust Divsion   January 2008 - April 2008
US Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration  July 2007 - October 2007

Skills
Criminal Law, Litigation, Intellectual Property, Trials, Legal Advice, Legal Issues, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Appeals, Trademarks, Westlaw, Copyright Law, Civil Litigation

Education
University of Baltimore School of Law   2005 — 2008
J.D., Law

McDaniel College   1999 — 2003
B.A., Political Science/ English

The Key School   1984 — 1999

Jennifer Medlin Jennifer Medlin Greater Atlanta Area Details
Jennifer Medlin's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience 1992 - 1995
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

James Tartal James Tartal Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
James Tartal's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience November 2012 - Present
Job Administrative Patent Judge USPTO
Industry Judiciary
Experience
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   November 2012 - Present
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP   2007 - November 2012
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit   2003 - 2006
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP   2001 - 2003
Sidley Austin  1998 - 2001

Education
Johns Hopkins University   2004 — 2006
Master of Science (MS), Biotechnology

Boston College Law School   1994 — 1997
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Johns Hopkins University   1993 — 1994
Master of Science (MS), Environmental Engineering

Johns Hopkins University   1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (BS), Civil Engineering

Femi Masha Femi Masha Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Femi Masha's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience September 2012 - Present
Job Law Student
Industry Law Practice
Experience
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   September 2012 - Present
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit   May 2014 - July 2014
Corn Products International  May 2010 - April 2011
SCHEELINE CHEMISTRY RESEARCH GROUP   January 2009 - May 2010
United Technologies  May 2007 - September 2008

Skills
Research, Public Speaking, Legal Research, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Patents, HPLC, Analytical Chemistry, Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Product Development, Social Media, Patentability, Pharmaceutical Industry, Event Planning, Strategy, Legal Writing, Organic Chemistry, Strategic Planning, Patent Applications, Licensing, Patent Litigation, Chemistry, Trademarks, Intellectual Property, Invention

Education
The George Washington University Law School   2012 — 2015
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Intellectual Property, Patent Law

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2006 — 2010
Bachelor's Degree, Chemistry

Atlantic Hall
High School

Catherine L. (Catherine L. Roehl) Tarcu Catherine L. (Catherine L. Roehl) Tarcu Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Catherine L. (Catherine L. Roehl) Tarcu's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience 2012 - Present
Job Trademark Examining Attorney at the USPTO
Industry Legal Services
Experience
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   2012 - Present
Argy, Wiltse & Robinson, P.C.   December 2009 - March 2012
Vern Maine & Associates   January 2009 - May 2009
Tarbell & Brodich, P.A.   November 2007 - May 2009
The Virginia Attorney General's Office   June 2008 - August 2008
The Law Office of R.W. Arnold Jr. PC   May 2007 - August 2007
Hanover County Commissioner of the Revenue's Office   May 2005 - August 2006

Education
University of New Hampshire School of Law (Formally Known as Franklin Pierce Law Center)   2006 — 2009
J.D., Trademark & Real Estate Law

George Mason University   2002 — 2005
B.A., Government & International Politics

Donna Mirman Donna Mirman Greater New York City Area Details
Donna Mirman's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience 1991 - 1996
Job Attorney at Gottlieb, Rackman & Reisman, P.C.
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Gottlieb, Rackman & Reisman, P.C.   October 1996 - Present
United States Patent and Trademark Office  January 1991 - September 1996
US Patent & Trademark Office  1991 - 1996

Skills
Trademarks, Trademark Infringement, Copyright Law, Patent Prosecution, Commercial Litigation, Trade Dress, Prosecution, Anti-counterfeiting, Corporate Law, Trade Secrets, Cyberlaw, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Licensing, Appeals, Entertainment Law, Legal Writing, Patentability, Legal Research, Litigation, Client Counseling, Unfair Competition, Patents

Education
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University   1987 — 1990

James Beyer James Beyer Dayton, Ohio Area Details
James Beyer's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience June 1990 - August 1995
Job Partner at Dinsmore & Shohl
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Dinsmore & Shohl  August 2003 - Present
University of Texas Advanced Patent Law Institute in DC   January 2006 - January 2015
Killworth, Gottman, Hagan & Schaeff   August 1995 - August 2003
Leadership Dayton   1998 - 1998
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   June 1990 - August 1995

Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Trade Secrets, Patent Litigation, Patentability, Licensing, Software Patents, Patent Applications, Registered Patent..., Cyberlaw, Invention, Client Counseling, Legal Opinions, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Physics, Leadership, Endurance, Marathon

Education
American University Washington College of Law   1991 — 1995
J.D., Intellectual Property

University of Cincinnati   1986 — 1990
BS - Physics

Laura Goddard Laura Goddard Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Laura Goddard's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience March 2005 - Present
Job Patent Examiner at US Patent & Trademark Office
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
Mountain View Polo, LLC   September 2011 - Present
US Patent & Trademark Office  March 2005 - Present
National Institutes of Health  September 2003 - March 2005

Education
University of California, Davis   1997 — 2003
PhD

Cornell University   1993 — 1997
B.S.

Roberto Ledesma Roberto Ledesma Greater New York City Area Details
Roberto Ledesma's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience June 2005 - October 2006
Job Owner/Attorney at Law Office of Roberto Ledesma (EverythingTrademarks.com)
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Law Office of Roberto Ledesma (EverythingTrademarks.com)   November 2009 - Present
Lewis & Lin, LLC (formerly Lewis & Hand, LLP)   January 2011 - Present
Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman, P.C.   October 2006 - October 2009
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   June 2005 - October 2006

Skills
Trademark Prosecution, Trademark Infringement, Intellectual Property, Start-ups, Trademark Registration, Copyright Law, Prosecution, Licensing, Unfair Competition, Domain Names, Trade Secrets, Litigation, Legal Research, Cyberlaw, Trademarks, TTAB, Entertainment Law, International Law, Legal Opinions, Competition Law, Consumer Law, Legal Advice, Legal Assistance, Alternative Dispute..., Joint Ventures, Privacy Law, IT law, Appeals, Arbitration, Corporate Law, Dispute Resolution

Education
University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law   2002 — 2005
JD, Law

University of Michigan   1995 — 1999
BA, English and Political Science

Adam Houston Adam Houston Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Adam Houston's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience September 2007 - Present
Job Patent Examiner at U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
Industry Semiconductors
Experience
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   September 2007 - Present
The Law Office of Paul W. Fulbright, PLLC   June 2006 - August 2006
The Autism Legislation Project   May 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Patents, Circuits, Patent Prosecution, Patentability, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Legal Writing, Semiconductors, Prosecution, Trademarks, Trademark Infringement, Invention, Software Patents, Electrical Engineering, MEMS

Education
Indiana University School of Law—Bloomington   2004 — 2007
Doctorate Jurisprudence, Law

Southern Methodist University   1998 — 2003
B.S., Electrical Engineering

Adelle J. Dantzler, M.S.Ed. Adelle J. Dantzler, M.S.Ed. Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Adelle J. Dantzler, M.S.Ed.'s U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience April 2006 - August 2007
Job Job Search Trainer & Resume Writing Consultant
Industry Professional Training & Coaching
Experience
fedjobseeker.com   September 2004 - Present
U.S. Government Accountability Office   June 2013 - Present
Department of the Navy (DON)   February 2010 - June 2013
U.S. General Services Administration   June 2009 - February 2010
U.S. Department of the Navy   August 2007 - June 2009
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   April 2006 - August 2007

Skills
Job Search, Consulting, Training Delivery, Resume, Human Resources, HR Policies, Resume Writing, Career Development, Career Counseling, Public Speaking, Organizational..., Recruiting, Program Management, Leadership Development, Leadership, Instructional Design, Strategy, Training, Policy, Workshop Facilitation, Project Planning, Analysis, Executive Coaching, Staff Development, Interviews, Government, Employee Training, Conflict Resolution, Job Coaching, Administration, E-Learning, Instructor-led Training, Organizational..., Coaching

Education
Syracuse University   1991 — 1993
M.S. Ed., Instructional Design, Development & Evaluation

Howard University   1985 — 1991
BBA, Management

Therese Boisvert Varndell Therese Boisvert Varndell Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Therese Boisvert Varndell's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience 1977 - 1978
Job Partner at Posz Law Group, PLC
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Posz Law Group, PLC   September 2005 - Present
Varndell & Varndell, PLLC   1986 - 2005
MBS, Inc. (currently the Center for Regulatory Effectiveness)   December 1982 - October 1986
MVN, Inc.   September 1981 - November 1982
CEXEC, Inc.   1979 - 1981
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   1977 - 1978

Skills
Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Management

Education
George Mason University School of Law   1990 — 1994
J.D., Law

Tufts University   1976 — 1978
M.A., Economics

Boston College   1972 — 1976
B.A., Economics & Philosophy

Northern Virginia Community College
A.S., Biology and Chemistry

Bradley Mayhew Bradley Mayhew Indianapolis, Indiana Details
Bradley Mayhew's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience September 1997 - September 2000
Job Patent Attorney
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Mayhew Law   May 2009 - Present
Patronus Consulting LLC   September 2003 - May 2009
Sidley Austin LLP  May 2002 - September 2003
Powell Goldstein LLP  July 2001 - May 2002
MedImmune, Inc.   September 2000 - April 2001
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   September 1997 - September 2000
Indiana University School of Medicine, Division of Clinical Pharmacology   March 1994 - September 1997
Sankyo Co., Ltd.   March 1992 - August 1993

Skills
Patent Litigation, Invention, Biotechnology, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Patent Searching, Patent Applications, Patents, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Freedom to Operate, Medicinal Chemistry, Trademarks, Prosecution, Cell Biology

Education
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
J.D.

Indiana University School of Medicine
M.S.

Wabash College
A.B.

Andrew Johns Andrew Johns Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Andrew Johns's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience December 1996 - Present
Job Primary Patent Examiner at U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
Industry Government Administration
Experience
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   December 1996 - Present
Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad  October 1991 - December 1997
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   June 1990 - December 1996
Machias Volunteer Fire Department   January 1986 - June 1990
Potsdam Volunteer Rescue Squad   September 1988 - May 1990
LaSalle Ambulance   June 1989 - December 1989

Skills
Patents, Patentability, Prior Art Search, Employee Training, Image Analysis, Medical Imaging, Steganography, Patent Prosecution, Leadership, Public Speaking, Mentoring, Analysis

Education
Clarkson University   1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Archbishop Walsh High School   1982 — 1986

Bijan Tadayon Bijan Tadayon Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Bijan Tadayon's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience 1995 - 2000
Job CEO at Z Advanced Computing, Inc.
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Z Advanced Computing, Inc.   2013 - Present
Consultant  2006 - Present
MaxValueIP LLC   January 2006 - Present
NIPSIA.org   2011 - Present
ContentGuard, Inc.   2000 - 2005
US Patent & Trademark Office  1995 - 2000
EZ Solution Software Corp.   1994 - 1995
US Naval Research Lab, US Navy   1990 - 1995

Skills
Deep Learning, Machine Learning, pattern recognition, neural networks, artificial intelligence, image recognition, object recognition, deep image analysis, image search engine, information theory, information reliability, data analytics, video analysis, search engines, face recognition, ad networks, soft computing, Big Data analysis, Natural Language..., Image Ad Network, Image Referral Network, image..., Fuzzy Logic, classifiers, SVM, Research, Algorithms, Software Development, C++, Start-ups, Joint Ventures, Leadership, Strategic Partnerships, Business Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Venture Capital, Semiconductors, Expert Witness, Patents, Licensing, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Trademarks

Education
Cornell University   1986 — 1989
PhD, EE (Electrical Engineering/Electronics)

Cornell University
BS, Applied & Engineering Physics, GPA 4.01 (between A and A+)

Georgetown University Law Center   2002 — 2005
JD, Law

high school

high school

Mark Leonardo Mark Leonardo Greater Boston Area Details
Mark Leonardo's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience 1995 - 1997
Job Attorney at Brown Rudnick LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Brown Rudnick LLP  1999 - Present
ELSI   2008 - 2015
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   1995 - 1997

Skills
Intellectual Property, Licensing, Patents, Trade Secrets, Trademarks, Corporate Law, Patent Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Litigation, Due Diligence, Legal Advice, Unfair Competition, Legal Assistance, Technology Transfer, Strategy

Education
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law   1992 — 1995
Law, Law

University of Massachusetts   1988 — 1992
M.E., Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics

Robert Hendrix Robert Hendrix Monroe, Louisiana Details
Robert Hendrix's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience August 1997 - August 1999
Job Operations Associate at JPMChase Bank
Industry Financial Services
Experience
JPMorgan Chase & Co.   April 2013 - Present
The Boles Law Firm, APC   January 2012 - 2013
Hudson  2006 - 2011
Frommer Lawrence & Haug LLP  June 2004 - December 2005
Kaye Scholer LLP  December 1999 - June 2004
Dale Carnegie Training  October 1999 - December 1999
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   August 1997 - August 1999
Sughrue Mion PLLC  August 1995 - August 1997
Westinghouse Hanford Company  June 1992 - June 1994
ExxonMobil  March 1989 - June 1992

Skills
Litigation, Intellectual Property, Corporate Law, Legal Writing, Mortgage Banking, Mortgage Servicing, Mortgage Industry, Consumer Banking, Mortgage Modification, Pro Bono Litigation, Pro Bono, Patents, Class Actions, Trials, Due Diligence, Civil Litigation, Litigation Support, Legal Assistance, Courts, Commercial Litigation, Client Counseling, Intellectual Asset..., Legal Research, Legal Opinions, Litigation Management, Patent Litigation, Licensing, Intellectual Property..., Affidavits, Competition Law, Appeals, Trademarks, Patentability, Privacy Law, Patent Prosecution, Copyright Law, Trade Secrets, Trademark Infringement, Prosecution, Document Review, Invention, Registered Patent..., Biotechnology, Financial Services, Financial Analysis

Education
The George Washington University Law School   1994 — 1997
J.D., Law

University of Houston   1988 — 1992
B.S., Chemistry

FHS

Texas A&M University
Chemical Engineering

Kristi Rupert Sawert Kristi Rupert Sawert Arlington, Virginia Details
Kristi Rupert Sawert's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience April 2009 - Present
Job Associate Solicitor at U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
Industry Legal Services
Experience
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   April 2009 - Present
Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP   2007 - 2009
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit   2006 - 2007
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates   2005 - 2006
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   1999 - 2005

Skills
Litigation, Intellectual Property, Registered Patent..., Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Patentability, Legal Writing, Public Speaking, Teaching, Biotechnology, Trademarks, Prosecution, Trademark Infringement, Patents

Education
The George Washington University   2000 — 2004
J.D., Law

The Ohio State University   1994 — 1999
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biochemistry

Berea College   1990 — 1994
B.A., Biology, General

Paul G. Blazer High School

Jeffrey S. Steinberg Jeffrey S. Steinberg Greater New York City Area Details
Jeffrey S. Steinberg's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience September 2008 - Present
Job Patent Examiner at the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office,GAU 2622; Electrical Engineer & Registered Patent Agent [Inactive]
Industry Government Administration
Experience
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   September 2008 - Present

Education
Union College   1979 — 1983
BSEE

New York University School of Law   1985 — 1985
CREDITS

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University   1983 — 1987
JD

J.F.K. HIGH SCHOOL   1976 — 1979
GEN.

Ed Timberlake Ed Timberlake Carrboro, North Carolina Details
Ed Timberlake's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience October 2000 - September 2002
Job Trademark & Copyright Lawyer at Timberlake Law ed@timberlakelaw.com (919) 9601950 www.timberlakelaw.com
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Timberlake Law   August 2012 - Present
Campbell University School of Law  January 2012 - May 2013
Olive & Olive Intellectual Property Law Firm   June 2009 - July 2012
U.S. Copyright Office   August 2003 - June 2009
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   October 2000 - September 2002

Skills
Trademark Counseling, Trademark Prosecution, Copyright Counseling, Copyright Prosecution, Qualified to testify..., Copyright Searching, Expert Witness Services, Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property..., Intellectual Property..., Examining Trademark..., Examining Copyright..., Conducting Copyright..., Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Services, Legal Consulting, Legal Education, Brand Consultancy, Preparing trademark..., Preparing trademark..., Preparing copyright..., Conducting trademark..., Copyright Law, Trademarks, Copyright Registration, Legal Opinions, Trademark Infringement, Legal Assistance, Copyright Infringement

Education
Wake Forest University School of Law   1997 — 2000
Juris Doctor

UNC Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Arts, Speech Communication

Peter J. Corcoran, III, Esq., M.S., LL.M. Peter J. Corcoran, III, Esq., M.S., LL.M. Texarkana, Texas Details
Peter J. Corcoran, III, Esq., M.S., LL.M.'s U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience April 1995 - March 1999
Job CORCORAN IP LAW, P.L.L.C.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
CORCORAN IP LAW, PLLC (corcoranip.com)   May 2014 - Present
United States Navy  December 1987 - August 2014
Antonelli, Harrington & Thompson, LLP   November 2013 - May 2014
Winston & Strawn, LLP   September 2012 - November 2013
Thompson & Knight, LLP   August 2011 - September 2012
Kirkland & Ellis, LLP   March 2010 - June 2011
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit   January 2009 - January 2010
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas   January 2004 - July 2005
Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison, LLP   August 2001 - July 2002
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   April 1995 - March 1999

Skills
Trial Practice, Patents, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Electrical Engineering, Military Operations, Military History, Military Leadership, Military, Litigation, Trademarks, Trials, Appeals, Patent Prosecution, Licensing, Courts, Defense, Navy, Government, Commercial Litigation, Litigation Support, Project Management, DoD, Mediation, Trade Secrets, Legal Research, Arbitration, Enforcement, Legal Writing, Appellate Litigation, Appellate Advocacy, Computer Hardware, Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Leadership, Copyright Law, Command, Cyberlaw, Civil Litigation, Government Contracting, Administrative Law, Nuclear, Dispute Resolution, National Security, Privacy Law, International Law, Corporate Law, Legal Assistance, Security Clearance

Education
Georgetown University Law Center   2002 — 2007
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Intellectual Property Law

American University, Washington College of Law   1997 — 2001
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law

The Johns Hopkins University   1996 — 1999
Master of Science (M.S.), Electrical Engineering

Florida Institute of Technology   1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical Engineering

Kevin Pontius Kevin Pontius Detroit, Michigan Details
Kevin Pontius's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience 2013 - Present
Job Patent Examiner at U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
Industry Government Administration
Experience
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   2013 - Present
Waters & Associates PLC   2010 - 2013
Wallace Intellectual Property PLC   2009 - 2010
Dickinson Wright  2008 - 2009

Skills
Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Patents, Patentability

Education
American University, Washington College of Law
Juris Doctor

University of Missouri-Rolla
Bachelor of Science

Michael P. Alexander Michael P. Alexander Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Details
Michael P. Alexander's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience March 2005 - October 2006
Job U.S. Patent Attorney at the Webb Law Firm
Industry Law Practice
Experience
The Webb Law Firm  October 2011 - Present
Pittsburgh Golden Triangle Chapter of ASM International   September 2012 - Present
McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP  October 2006 - October 2011
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   March 2005 - October 2006
University of Florida  May 1997 - September 1997
University of Florida  May 1996 - October 1996

Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Metallurgy, Materials Science, Freedom to Operate, Patent Portfolio..., IP, Intellectual Property..., Patent Portfolio..., Reexamination, Patent Prosecution, Invention

Education
University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law   1999 — 2003
J.D., Law

University of Florida   1993 — 1998
B.S., Materials Science & Engineering (Metallurgy Specialty)

University of Florida   1993 — 1998
B.S., Materials Science & Engineering

Joe Breimayer Joe Breimayer Crosslake, Minnesota Details
Joe Breimayer's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience June 1965 - October 1970
Job Independent Patent Expert
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
BREIMAYER LAW OFFICE   June 1993 - January 2007
Medtronic  October 1973 - June 1990
Eastman Kodak Co.  October 1970 - October 1973
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   June 1965 - October 1970

Skills
Patents, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Licensing, Medical Devices, Trademarks, Trade Secrets, Patent Litigation, Patentability, Legal Writing, Due Diligence, Legal Research, Strategic Planning, Prosecution, Technology Transfer, Invention, Patent Applications, Corporate Law

Education
The George Washington University   1965 — 1969
J.D., Law

University of Detroit Mercy   1962 — 1965
Bachelor's Degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Aquinas College   1960 — 1962
Pre-Engineering

Belding High School   1956 — 1960
High School

Margaret Burke Margaret Burke Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Margaret Burke's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience August 1998 - March 2000
Job Electrical Patent Attorney
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Jordan IP Law   August 2014 - Present
Ella Cheong Hong Kong   November 2009 - June 2014
Taiyo Nakajima & Kato   May 2003 - October 2009
SENECA NETWORKS  September 2000 - May 2002
U.S. PATENT & TRADEMARK OFFICE   August 1998 - March 2000
CIENA CORPORATION  March 1995 - May 1997
AT&T BELL LABORATORIES  September 1993 - March 1995
DILWORTH & BARRESE  June 1992 - September 1993
U.S. PATENT & TRADEMARK OFFICE   December 1986 - October 1991

Skills
Patents, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Patentability, Prosecution, Copyright Law, Invention, Litigation, Optics, Patent Applications, Electronics, Legal Writing, Medical Devices, Patent Prosecution, Physics

Education
The Open University of Hong Kong   2010 — 2014
B.S., Electrical Communication and Internet Technologies

George Mason University School of Law
Juris Doctor With Distinction

Massachusetts Institute of Technology   1982 — 1986
BS, Materials and Mechanical Engineering

George Mason University School of Law
LLM, JD, IP Law

PATCHOGUE-MEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL

Kathleen Choi Kathleen Choi San Francisco Bay Area Details
Kathleen Choi's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience 1992 - 1994
Job Intellectual Property Attorney at Amyris
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Amyris  January 2015 - Present
Law Office  October 2008 - December 2014
Townsend, Townsend, and Crew, LLP   1998 - 2001
United States Patent & Trademark Office  1994 - 1998
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   1992 - 1994

Education
Georgetown University Law Center   1994 — 1998
J.D.

The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine   1987 — 1993
Ph.D.

University of California, Berkeley   1983 — 1987
B.A.

Dinesh Melwani Dinesh Melwani Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Dinesh Melwani's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience January 2002 - March 2004
Job Patent Attorney and Partner at Bookoff McAndrews PLLC
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Bookoff McAndrews, PLLC  August 2012 - Present
Patent Institute of Training   July 2014 - Present
Howard University School of Law  January 2009 - August 2012
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP   May 2004 - August 2012
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   January 2002 - March 2004
Motorola ESG  2000 - 2000

Skills
Patent Litigation, Patent Portfolio..., Patent Prosecution, Licensing, Patent Strategy, Medical Devices, Client Counseling, Due Diligence, Competitive Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, Competitive Advantage, Patents, Litigation, Patent Applications, Trademarks, Prosecution, Legal Opinions, Registered Patent..., Trade Secrets

Education
Georgetown University Law Center   2004 — 2006
JD, Law

University of Florida   1996 — 2001
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering

Saint Joseph Academy   1992 — 1996

Eric Flinton Eric Flinton Charleston, South Carolina Area Details
Eric Flinton's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience July 2004 - May 2005
Job Project (Client Services) Manager at Blackbaud
Industry Computer & Network Security
Experience
Blackbaud  September 2011 - Present
South Carolina Federal Credit Union  July 2010 - August 2011
TEKsystems  July 2010 - January 2011
MCS  June 2009 - May 2010
Maples and Calder  November 2008 - May 2010
Fidelis Security Systems  April 2006 - April 2007
Webroot  May 2005 - January 2006
US Patent & Trademark Office  July 2004 - May 2005
McCormick  July 2004 - May 2005
CSC  January 2002 - July 2004

Skills
Security, Citrix, Firewalls, VPN, VMware, Network Security, Active Directory, Windows Server, Cisco Technologies, TCP/IP, Virtualization, ITIL, Computer Security, Blackberry Enterprise..., Citrix Metaframe, DNS, Enterprise Architecture, Information Security, Integration, Network Administration, Servers

Education
Clarkson University   1992 — 1997
BS

Siena College   1994 — 1995
BS

LaSalle Institute   1988 — 1992

Dinisa Hardley Folmar Dinisa Hardley Folmar Beaverton, Oregon Details
Dinisa Hardley Folmar's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience 2000 - 2002
Job Assistant General Counsel Trademarks & Copyrights
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Nike  February 2015 - Present
The Coca-Cola Company  September 2013 - February 2015
The Coca-Cola Company  February 2012 - September 2013
The Coca-Cola Company  2006 - 2012
Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP   2005 - 2006
Mintz Levin  2004 - 2005
Thomas Kennedy Sampson & Tompkins  2002 - 2004
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   2000 - 2002

Skills
Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Legal Advice, Trademark Infringement, Copyright Law, Corporate Governance, Prosecution, Due Diligence

Education
Southern University Law Center   1996 — 1999
JD

University of Louisiana at Monroe   1991 — 1995

Jefferson Evans Jefferson Evans Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Jefferson Evans's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience January 1990 - Present
Job Patent Examiner at United States Patent & Trademark Office
Industry Government Administration
Experience
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   January 1990 - Present
United States Patent & Trademark Office  January 1990 - Present
Mid-Atlantic Brewing News   2004 - 2011

Skills
Research, Patent Applications, Patents, Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Patentability, Patent Prosecution, Microsoft Office, Invention, Intellectual Property, Patent Searching, Legal Research, Digital Photography, Travel Photography, Fine Art Photography, Leisure Travel, Travel Writing, Craft Beer, Trademark Infringement, Copyright Law, Customer Service

Education
Christian Brothers University   1985 — 1989
BSEE, Electrical Engineering

Kashif Sheikh, Esq., CFA Kashif Sheikh, Esq., CFA New York, New York Details
Kashif Sheikh, Esq., CFA's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience August 2005 - February 2006
Job Investor, Engineer, Folk Artist
Industry Venture Capital & Private Equity
Experience
Techstars  March 2015 - Present
Nomura Securities  July 2013 - November 2014
International Strategy & Investment Group   March 2011 - July 2013
Quinn Emanuel LLP; Thacher Proffitt & Wood LLP; Independent Practice   October 2008 - March 2011
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   August 2005 - February 2006
Merrill Lynch  July 2003 - June 2005

Skills
Investments, Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Markets, Securities, Hedge Funds, Financial Analysis, Finance, Corporate Law, Due Diligence, Legal Writing, Corporate Governance, Mergers, Legal Research, Equities, Corporate Finance, Asset Management, Trading, Financial Services, Structured Finance, Licensing, Investment Banking, Patents, Derivatives, C++, Equity Research, Emerging Markets, Engineering, Patent Prosecution, Software Engineering, Quantitative Finance, Patent Litigation, Analysis, Asset Managment, Java, Objective-C, High Frequency Trading, Chartered Financial..., Virtual Reality, Financial Technology

Education
University of Michigan - College of Engineering
B.S.E., magna cum laude, Computer Science

The George Washington University Law School
J.D., Law

Wm John Spencer Wm John Spencer Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Wm John Spencer's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience May 1992 - January 1995
Job IT Manager at The Israel Project
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
The Israel Project  June 2015 - Present
Association of Performing Arts Presenters  October 2012 - October 2014
CDC Software  March 2005 - August 2012
Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association   January 1998 - March 2005
Lang + Associates, P.A.   March 1995 - December 1998
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   May 1992 - January 1995
SEARA Information Strategy Corp., Arlington, VA   July 1988 - August 1990

Skills
Requirements Analysis, Systems Analysis, Vendor Management, Project Management, Program Management, Process Improvement, Servers, Microsoft Certified..., Windows Server, Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory, Virtualization, VMware ESX, VMware, Microsoft Office, TCP/IP, Windows, Microsoft Technologies, Disaster recovery, Disaster Recovery, Technical Leadership, Business Intelligence, Integration, SaaS, SharePoint, Network Administration, Security

Education
Northern Virginia Community College   1990 — 1995
Associate of Applied Science, CIS Systems Analysis

Northern Virginia Community College   1991 — 1994
Associate of Applied Science , CIS Systems Analysis

Sasha T. Varghese Sasha T. Varghese Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Sasha T. Varghese's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience October 2010 - October 2013
Job Patent Attorney at Wenderoth
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Wenderoth, Lind & Ponack, L.L.P.   November 2013 - Present
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   October 2010 - October 2013

Education
University of Virginia   2001 — 2006
B.S., Civil Engineering, Secondary Major in Economics

Florida Coastal School of Law   2007 — 2010
J.D., Intellectual Property Law

Steve Wigmore Steve Wigmore Greater Atlanta Area Details
Steve Wigmore's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience 1993 - 1996
Job Partner and Intellectual Property Lawyer 6787758788 swigmore@srtslaw.com
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Smith Risley Tempel Santos LLC  April 2011 - Present
Atlanta Electronic Commerce Forum   2004 - 2014
Intellectual Property Law Section - State Bar of Georgia   July 2010 - July 2011
Sentry Law Group   April 2009 - March 2011
King & Spalding LLP  1999 - 2009
Atlanta Section of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)   2007 - 2008
Jones & Askew, LLP   May 1999 - October 1999
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   October 1996 - May 1999
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   1993 - 1996
EG&G Technical Services  1992 - 1993

Skills
Trade Secrets, Patents, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Licensing, Trademark Infringement, Patentability, Prosecution, Litigation, Registered Patent..., Due Diligence, Patent Applications, Invention

Education
The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law   1995 — 1998
Juris Doctor, Law

University of Maryland College Park   1987 — 1992
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Troy E. Grabow Troy E. Grabow Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Troy E. Grabow's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience June 1994 - July 1998
Job General Counsel and Vice President of Intellectual Property at Cabeau
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Cabeau   September 2015 - Present
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP   January 2008 - September 2015
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP   August 2001 - December 2007
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit   August 2000 - August 2001
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP   August 1998 - June 2000
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   June 1994 - July 1998
General Electric, Power Generation  1993 - 1994

Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patents, Intellectual Property, Appellate Litigation, Patent Litigation, Patent Office, Patent Portfolio..., Patent Interferences, Licensing, Registered Patent..., Litigation, Copyright Law, Corporate Law, Trademarks, Due Diligence, Invention, Patentability, Client Counseling, Trademark Infringement, Legal Opinions, Trade Secrets, Prosecution, Courts

Education
The George Washington University Law School   1996 — 2000
Juris Doctor with high honors, Law

Union College   1989 — 1993
B.S., Mechanical Engineering

Ralph Young Ralph Young Greater Boston Area Details
Ralph Young's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience August 1992 - July 1995
Job Principal Software Engineer at Raytheon
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Raytheon  January 2013 - Present
Process Software  March 2000 - January 2013
Raytheon  1995 - March 2000
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   August 1992 - July 1995
Grant Thornton  1989 - 1992
Zimmerman Associates, Inc  January 1987 - July 1989

Education
Boston University   1999 — 2004
MS, Computer Science

The University of Connecticut   1982 — 1986
BA, Economics

Stephen Siu Stephen Siu Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Stephen Siu's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience October 2007 - Present
Job at U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
Industry Law Practice
Experience
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   October 2007 - Present
Microsoft Corporation  July 2006 - September 2007
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd.   April 2001 - June 2006
US Patent & Trademark Office  August 1999 - April 2001
New York Hospital  July 1992 - July 1996
University of Maryland Hospital  July 1991 - July 1992
IBM Corporation  July 1984 - August 1987

Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patents, Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Licensing, Semiconductors, Copyright Law, Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets, Invention, Patentability, Litigation

Education
Georgetown University Law Center   2001 — 2004
J.D.

Cornell University   1996 — 1997
Chinese Falcon

State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine   1987 — 1991
MD

Northwestern University   1980 — 1984
B.S., Elec. Eng.

Jonathan Shuttlewood Jonathan Shuttlewood Greater Detroit Area Details
Jonathan Shuttlewood's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience June 1992 - September 1992
Job Program Manager Global Engineering at Chrysler LLC
Industry Automotive
Experience
Chrysler LLC  July 2007 - Present
DaimlerChrysler  May 2005 - July 2007
DaimlerChrysler  May 2002 - May 2005
DaimlerChrysler  September 1999 - May 2002
Anzen of America   June 1997 - September 1999
Anzen of America   March 1995 - June 1997
The University of Michigan  September 1992 - September 1994
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   June 1992 - September 1992

Education
Wayne State University   2002 — 2004
MBA, Finance and International Business

University of Michigan   1992 — 1994
MSE, Electrical Engineering

University of Maryland College Park   1989 — 1991
BSEE, Electrical Engineering

Montgomery College   1986 — 1989
Engineering

Daniel Schleis Daniel Schleis Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Daniel Schleis's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience 2011 - Present
Job Patent Examiner at USPTO
Industry Government Administration
Experience
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   2011 - Present
US Department of Homeland Security  2010 - 2011

Skills
Government, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Patentability, Patent Litigation, Patent Searching, Patent Applications, Trademarks, Chemistry, Materials Science

Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison   2004 — 2007
Juris Doctor, Law

St. Norbert College   2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Amy Bixler Kelly Amy Bixler Kelly Alexandria, Virginia Details
Amy Bixler Kelly's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience August 2015 - Present
Job Attorney Advisor, Classification Policy and Practice, U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
Industry Law Practice
Experience
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   August 2015 - Present
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   September 2011 - August 2015
Shook, Hardy & Bacon   2008 - September 2011
Office of Chief Counsel, State of Kansas   2006 - 2008
Payless ShoeSource  2000 - 2006
Office of Judicial Administration, State of Kansas   1997 - 2000
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   1988 - 1991

Skills
Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Trademark Infringement, Unfair Competition, Licensing, Copyright Law, Trade Secrets

Education
American University Washington College of Law   1985 — 1988
Juris Doctor, Law

Washburn University   1981 — 1985
B.A., History and Sociolgy

Topeka High School

Topeka High School

La Vonda De Witt, J.D. La Vonda De Witt, J.D. Greater Atlanta Area Details
La Vonda De Witt, J.D.'s U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience September 1991 - June 1996
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

Tracie V. Hargrove Tracie V. Hargrove Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Tracie V. Hargrove's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience July 1989 - Present
Job Certified Travel Agent
Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Experience
Younique Products  August 2014 - Present
Paycation Travel  May 2014 - Present
US Patent & Trademark Office  July 1989 - Present

Skills
Social Networking, Small Business, Marketing, Customer Service, Team Building, Coaching, Entrepreneurship, Public Speaking, Social Media Marketing, Training, Direct Sales, Event Planning, Online Marketing, Leadership, Online Advertising, Advertising, Team Leadership, Teaching, Social Media, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Nonprofits, Fundraising, New Business Development, Sales Management, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Business Planning, Home Based Business, Network Marketing, Management, Event Management, Direct Marketing, Motivational Speaking, Email Marketing, Networking, E-commerce

Education
Bennett Career Institute   2003 — 2005
Cosmetology

Dunbar SHS   1985 — 1988

Emmanuel Adu Emmanuel Adu Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Emmanuel Adu's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience May 2011 - April 2012
Job Service Desk, Tier 2 at NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION  June 2012 - Present
U.S. PATENT & TRADEMARK OFFICE   May 2011 - April 2012
METRO RECRUITING, INC   May 2009 - May 2011
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE  March 2008 - April 2009

Skills
XP, VPN, Windows 7, Active Directory, Technical Support, Troubleshooting, Help Desk Support, Servers, TCP/IP, System Deployment, Microsoft Exchange, Hardware, Citrix, Networking, Software Installation, Printers, Windows XP, Switches

Education
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), International Business

ITT Technical Institute   2010 — 2012
Associate Degree, Computer Networking Systems and Information Technology, 3.47 / 4.0

Valerie Best Valerie Best Hyattsville, Maryland Details
Valerie Best's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience January 1992 - April 1998
Job Employee Services Specialist at University of the District of Columbia
Industry Education Management
Experience
University of the District of Columbia  January 2015 - Present
University of Maryland College Park  April 2013 - January 2015
University of Maryland University College  June 2009 - July 2011
Macy's  September 2008 - January 2009
Office Team/4Staff LLC   June 2006 - September 2008
Weichert Realtors  January 2005 - March 2006
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   January 1992 - April 1998

Skills
Human Resources, HRIS, PeopleSoft, Recruiting, Employee Benefits, Training, New Hire Orientations, Interviews, FMLA, Time Management, Screening, PowerPoint, Payroll, Program Management

Education
University of Maryland University College   2013 — 2016
Master's Human Resources Management, MBA

University of Maryland University College   2009 — 2013
Bachelors of Science, Human Resource Management

Prince George's Community College   2010 — 2011
A.A, General Studies

Dean Dominique Dean Dominique Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Dean Dominique's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience August 2014 - Present
Job Senior Account Executive for the DC Metro Region at Culturecast Agency
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Culturecast Agency   August 2015 - Present
One Hell of a War: Patton's 317th Infantry Regiment in WWII   June 2014 - Present
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   August 2014 - Present
Defense Information Systems Agency  January 2014 - August 2014
Defense Information Systems Agency  June 2012 - January 2014
Defense Information Systems Agency - Europe   September 2010 - June 2012
U.S. European Command   July 2009 - September 2010
US Army  August 1988 - June 2009

Skills
Training, Military Operations, DoD, Military, Logistics, Army, Afghanistan, Command, Security Clearance, Operational Planning, NATO, Security, Top Secret, Military Logistics, Program Management, Defense, Readiness, Leadership, Military Experience, Teamwork, Government Contracting, Strategic Leadership, Team-oriented, Leadership Development, Dependable Team Player, Team Building, Team Leadership, Military History

Education
Louisiana State University   1999 — 2003
Master of Arts, Liberal Arts, 3.8 GPA

Regis University   1995 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration, Graduated Summa Cum Laude

US Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC)

US Army Ranger School   1993 — 1994

Gerald Leffers Jr. Gerald Leffers Jr. Germantown, Maryland Details
Gerald Leffers Jr.'s U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience September 1999 - Present
Job Review Quality Assurance Specialist at USPTO
Industry Government Administration
Experience
USPTO  May 2005 - Present
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   September 1999 - Present
National Cancer Institutes (NCI)   November 1996 - February 1998

Skills
Intellectual Property, patent prosecution, Employee Training, Quality Auditing, Biotechnology, Life Sciences

Education
The Catholic University of America   1990 — 1996
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Microbial and Cellular Biology

The Virginia Military Institue   1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology

Jim Silbermann Jim Silbermann Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Jim Silbermann's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience November 2005 - Present
Job Attorney at U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
Industry Law Practice
Experience
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   November 2005 - Present
Foley and Lardner  1999 - 2004
Dickstein Shapiro LLP  1996 - 1999

Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Patents, Trade Secrets, Intellectual Property, Client Counseling, Licensing, Litigation, Patentability, Appeals, Legal Research

Education
The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law   1992 — 1996
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

University of Maryland College Park   1984 — 1989
Bachelors of Science, Chemical Engineering

Richard Friedman Richard Friedman Greater New York City Area Details
Richard Friedman's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience September 1991 - December 1994
Job Assistant General Counsel
Industry Pharmaceuticals
Experience
Pfizer  November 2010 - Present
Pfizer  July 2002 - November 2010
Pfizer  December 2000 - July 2002
Novartis  September 1999 - December 2000
NBA Properties  December 1994 - September 1999
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   September 1991 - December 1994

Skills
Due Diligence, Litigation, Trademarks, Legal Writing, Legal Advice, Copyright Law, Prosecution, Enforcement, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Corporate Law, Mergers, Trademark Infringement, Strategy, Privacy Law, Competition Law, Mergers

Education
The George Washington University Law School   1988 — 1991
JD, Law

Duke University   1984 — 1988
BA, Economics & Psychology

SouthSide High School   1981 — 1984

Adam C. Rehm Adam C. Rehm Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Adam C. Rehm's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience 2005 - 2007
Job U.S. Patent & Trademark Attorney, Shareholder at Polsinelli PC
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Polsinelli  May 2014 - Present
Dentons  2007 - May 2014
U.S. Department of Justice   2006 - 2007
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   2005 - 2007

Education
Pittsburg State University
Plastics

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law
Juris Doctor

Andrew Rozycki Andrew Rozycki Austin, Texas Area Details
Andrew Rozycki's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience August 1988 - August 1992
Job Patent Attorney
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Nix Patterson & Roach   January 2010 - May 2014
University of Minnesota  April 2008 - January 2010
CIMA Labs/Cephalon, Inc.   June 2006 - March 2008
Cardinal Health, Inc.   February 2000 - June 2006
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   August 1988 - August 1992

Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Technology Transfer, Medical Devices, Patent Prosecution, Licensing, FDA, Lifesciences, Biotechnology, Patent Litigation, Pharmaceutical Industry, Commercialization, Patentability, Trademarks, Due Diligence, Corporate Law, Litigation, Mergers, R&D, Legal Writing

Education
Hamline University School of Law   1992 — 1995
J.D., Law

The College of William and Mary   1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology

Benjamin Gaddy Benjamin Gaddy Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Benjamin Gaddy's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience 2007 - 2008
Job AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow, Clean Energy Innovation and Entrepreneurship at U.S. Department of Energy.
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
U.S. Department of Energy   September 2014 - Present
Raleigh Patent Searches   November 2013 - Present
LongLeaf LED   October 2013 - Present
North Carolina State University  August 2013 - August 2014
North Carolina State University  August 2009 - August 2013
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   2007 - 2008

Skills
Materials Science, Research, Patents, Semiconductors, Leadership, Materials, Computational Modeling, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Policy, Optoelectronics

Education
North Carolina State University   2009 — 2013
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Materials Science and Engineering

North Carolina State University   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical Engineering

Dean Cornstubble Dean Cornstubble Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area Details
Dean Cornstubble's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience 1988 - 1989
Job Project Director at Measurement Incorporated
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Measurement Incorporated  July 2015 - Present
Measurement Incorporated  July 2010 - Present
Multiple  1997 - Present
A.L. Stanback Middle School   August 2009 - June 2010
Northwood High School  August 2008 - June 2009
Chapel hill Carrboro City Schools  January 2008 - June 2008
Sherwood Githens Middle School   July 2002 - January 2008
RTI International  1991 - 2002
Hoechst Celanese  1989 - 1991
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   1988 - 1989

Skills
Tutoring, Teaching, Curriculum Development, Research, Instructional Design, Curriculum Design, Science, Educational Technology, Teacher Training, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Mathematics, Public Speaking, Editing, Classroom, Copy Editing, Educational Leadership, K-12, Lesson Planning, Proofreading, Social Media, Staff Development, Testing, Instructional Technology, Classroom Management, E-Learning, Higher Education, Special Education, Microsoft Project, Project Management

Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia   1984 — 1988
BS, Chemical Engineering

Western Governors University   2007 — 2010
MS, Science Education

North Carolina Central University   2002 — 2006
Certification, Teacher Certification

Jake Preston Evans Jake Preston Evans Greater Nashville Area Details
Jake Preston Evans's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience June 2006 - August 2007
Job Lawyer and Engineer: Contracts, Trademarks, Key man legal assistance, design and product development of inventions.
Industry Legal Services
Experience
J Preston Evans, JD   August 2008 - Present
J Preston Evans, JD   August 2008 - October 2011
University of Tennessee Homeless Pro Bono   September 2006 - May 2008
United States Patent and Trademark Office  June 2006 - August 2007
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   June 2006 - August 2007
General Motors  October 1993 - August 2005
Saturn Manufacturing   October 1990 - August 2005
Saturn Manufacturing   January 1993 - January 2002
Saturn Manufacturing   January 1991 - January 1993

Skills
Litigation, Criminal Law, Patents, Technology Transfer, Project Management, Contract Management, Quality Management, Intellectual Property, Contract Negotiation, Microsoft Office, Legal Writing, Negotiation, Licensing, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Process Scheduler, Engineering, Legal Research, Microsoft Word, Program Management, Government, Six Sigma, Mediation, Leadership, Corporate Law, Manufacturing, Start-ups, Copyright Law, Trademarks

Education
University of Tennessee College of Law   2005 — 2008
Juris Doctor

University of Tennessee-Knoxville   2005 — 2008
Juris Doctorate, International and Technology Law

Kettering University   1985 — 1993
BS Mechanical Engineering, Engineering

Kettering University (formerly GMI)   1985 — 1993
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering (Electrical cognate)

Jeffery Frazier Jeffery Frazier San Francisco Bay Area Details
Jeffery Frazier's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience 1994 - 1997
Job IP/Legal Consultant
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
Jeffery D. Frazier, Esq.   February 2010 - Present
Kateeva, Inc.   November 2010 - October 2012
Life Technologies Corporation  January 2001 - January 2010
Applied Biosystems  2001 - 2009
Genencor International, Inc.   1999 - 2001
Dehlinger & Associates   1998 - 1999
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   1994 - 1997
Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C.   1991 - 1994

Skills
Biotechnology, Technology Transfer, Lifesciences, Patent Prosecution, Patents, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Patentability, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets, Licensing, Molecular Biology, Prosecution, Due Diligence, Corporate Law, Litigation, R&D, Mergers & Acquisitions, Commercialization, Legal Research, Genetics, Patent Applications, Joint Ventures, Genomics, Document Review, Chemistry, Venture Capital, Drug Discovery, Biopharmaceuticals, Trademark Infringement, Regulatory Affairs, Corporate Governance, Life Sciences

Education
The Johns Hopkins University   1995 — 1997
MS, Biotechnology

George Mason University School of Law   1987 — 1990
JD, Law

University of Virginia   1982 — 1986
BA, Chemistry

Timothy Brindley Timothy Brindley Arlington, Virginia Details
Timothy Brindley's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience April 2012 - Present
Job Patent Examiner, U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
Industry Law Practice
Experience
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   April 2012 - Present
Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas   September 2011 - March 2012
PA Department of Environmental Protection  September 2010 - December 2010
Swartz Campbell  June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
U.S. Patent Attorney, Legal Writing, Litigation, Legal Research, Construction Law, Environmental Law, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property

Education
Georgetown University   2012 — 2014
Master of Arts (M.A.), International Affairs

Villanova University School of Law   2008 — 2011
J.D.

Penn State University   2004 — 2008
BS, Civil Engineering

John Mulcahy John Mulcahy Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
John Mulcahy's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience May 1993 - December 2003
Job Partner at Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP   January 2014 - Present
Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner LLP  May 2005 - December 2013
Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner LLP  January 2004 - May 2005
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   May 1993 - December 2003
Naval Air Warfare Center - Electronic Warfare Integrated Systems Test Lab   May 1990 - December 1992

Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patents, Patent Litigation, Prosecution, Litigation, Patent Applications, Client Counseling, Courts, Legal Opinions, Start-ups, Patentability, Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets, Trademarks

Education
Georgetown University Law Center   2001 — 2005
Juris Doctor

Penn State University   1988 — 1993
B.S., Electrical Engineering

University of Virginia School of Law
Alumni, 29th Annual National Trial Advocacy College

Donovan D. Ferguson JD Donovan D. Ferguson JD Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Donovan D. Ferguson JD's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience March 2014 - July 2015
Job Equal Employment & Opportunity Specialist at US Patent & Trademark Office
Industry Law Practice
Experience
US Patent & Trademark Office  March 2014 - July 2015
FleishmanHillard-DC   June 2013 - March 2014
The Global Journalist   January 2012 - June 2013
Department of Defense - DON   June 2012 - August 2012
Office of Attorney General for the District of Columbia   April 2007 - August 2009

Skills
Public Relations, Press Releases, Legislative Relations, Non-profits, Microsoft Office, Legislative Research, Strategic Planning, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Document Review, Qualitative Research, Project Management

Education
University of Missouri School of Law/Journalism   2009 — 2013
JD/MA, Law-Journalism

American University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Broadcast Journalism

Terrence L. B. Brown Terrence L. B. Brown Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Terrence L. B. Brown's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience 1985 - 1987
Job Patent, Trademark, Copyright Attorney at Shlesinger, Arkwright & Garvey LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Shlesinger, Arkwright & Garvey LLP   1992 - Present
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   1985 - 1987

Skills
Trademarks, Copyright Law, Patents, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Registered Patent..., Prosecution

Education
The George Washington University   1986 — 1990
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Intellectual Property Law

Virginia Tech
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Foreign Language/German

Virginia Tech
B.S. Engineering, Engineering

RSG Buys Ballot, Zaltbommel   1977 — 1978
Athenaeum

Langley High School, McLean, Virginia

Denise DeFranco Denise DeFranco Greater Boston Area Details
Denise DeFranco's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience June 1986 - August 1991
Job Partner at Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP   June 2007 - Present
Choate Hall & Stewart  1997 - 2000
Choate Hall & Stewart  1997 - 2000
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit   August 1991 - August 1993
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   June 1986 - August 1991

Education
The George Washington University Law School   1987 — 1991
J.D.

Tulane University   1981 — 1985
BSE, Biomedical Engineering

Ray Akhavan Ray Akhavan Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Ray Akhavan's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience 2003 - 2006
Job Senior Vice President, General Counsel, at Caris Life Sciences
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Caris Life Sciences  June 2014 - Present
Caris Life Sciences  November 2009 - Present
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati  February 2006 - November 2009
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   2003 - 2006
National Institutes of Health  1997 - 2003

Skills
Patents, Lifesciences, Biotechnology, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Licensing, Technology Transfer, Commercialization, Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical Industry, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Genomics, Life Sciences

Education
American University Washington College of Law
J.D.

George Mason University
M.S.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
B.S.

Donna Krepin Donna Krepin Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania Details
Donna Krepin's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience July 1991 - June 2001
Job RETIRED at Slippery Rock, PA
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Slippery Rock, PA   June 2013 - Present
U.S. Office of Personnel Management   June 2001 - June 2013
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   July 1991 - June 2001
Keystone Tall Tree Girl Scout Council   November 1985 - July 1991

Skills
Federal Resumes, Structured Interviewing, First Responder for..., Spanish, Adult Educator, Instructional Systems..., Leadership Development, Employee Relations, Structured Interviews, Organizational..., Training, Government, Program Management, Public Speaking, Program Development, Human Resources, Project Management

Education
Indiana University of PA
Master of Arts (M.A.), Adult and Community Education

University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Secondary Education and Teaching

Hung H. Bui Hung H. Bui Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Hung H. Bui's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience May 1990 - June 1991
Job Administrative Patent Judge at United States Patent & Trademark Office
Industry Law Practice
Experience
United States Patent & Trademark Office  September 2012 - Present
Bui Garcia Zamor - Intellectual Property Attorneys   June 2011 - September 2012
MOSAICA (Center of Nonprofit Development and Pluralism)   April 2005 - August 2012
Antonelli, Terry, Stout & Kraus, LLP   April 2009 - June 2011
Stein, McEwen & Bui, LLP   December 2004 - March 2009
Asian American LEAD  1998 - 2008
Antonelli, Terry, Stout & Kraus LLP   July 1997 - December 2004
R.E. Bushnell & Law Firm   June 1991 - July 1997
US Patent & Trademark Office  May 1990 - June 1991
Ghanaian Regional Appropriate Technology Industrial Service   July 1988 - July 1989

Skills
Consumer Electronics, Telecommunications, Medical Diagnostics, Device Physics, Computer Hardware, Network Security, Printers, Device Characterization, Network Design, Servers, Security, Laptops, VoIP, Process Integration, Network Engineering, Computer Security, Wireless, Semiconductor..., Device Design, Semiconductors, Network Architecture, WAN, Vulnerability Assessment, IP, Thin Films, Mobile Communications, Patents, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Patent Applications, Litigation Support, Trade Secrets, Trademark Infringement

Education
American University Washington College of Law   1990 — 1994
JD, Law

Franklin Pierce Law Center   1993 — 1993
Intellectual Property Summer Institute, Advanced Licensing, Copyright, Trademark and Deceptive Practices

Drexel University   1985 — 1990
BS, Electrical & Computer Engineering; minor in International Affairs

Gregory Stone Gregory Stone Baltimore, Maryland Area Details
Gregory Stone's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience September 1992 - August 1994
Job Patent Attorney, Partner & CoChair of Intellectual Property Practice at Whiteford, Taylor & Preston L.L.P.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
The Chesapeake Regional Tech Council   2009 - Present
Whiteford, Taylor & Preston L.L.P.   June 2000 - Present
Law Offices of Royal W. Craig, P.C.   August 1996 - May 2000
University of Baltimore Journal of Environmental Law   August 1995 - May 1996
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   September 1992 - August 1994
U.S. Army Combat Systems Test Activity   September 1989 - August 1992
Calvert Hall College High School (Towson, MD)   1982 - 1986

Skills
Copyright Law, Trademarks, Patents, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Patentability, Invention, Trade Secrets, Litigation, Corporate Law, Patent Prosecution, Start-ups, Commercial Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Litigation Support, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Governance, Privacy Law, Joint Ventures, Mergers & Acquisitions

Education
University of Baltimore School of Law   1993 — 1996
J.D. cum laude, Law

University of Maryland, College Park   1986 — 1992
B.S.M.E., Mechanical Engineering

Calvert Hall College High School   1982 — 1986

Charles Boudreau Charles Boudreau San Francisco Bay Area Details
Charles Boudreau's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience May 2014 - Present
Job Administrative Patent Judge
Industry Government Administration
Experience
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   May 2014 - Present
Corel Corporation  April 2013 - May 2014
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP   May 2006 - April 2013
Kirkland & Ellis LLP  November 2004 - May 2006
United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit  August 2002 - September 2004
Fish & Richardson P.C.   September 1996 - August 2002
Merck  June 1994 - August 1994
MGH East - Center for Blood Research   1991 - 1992

Skills
Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Patents, Trademarks, Patent Prosecution, Appeals, Litigation, Licensing, Commercial Litigation, Copyright Law, Trade Secrets

Education
Columbia Law School   1998 — 2001
J.D., Law

Harvard University   1994 — 1996
A.M., Chemistry and Chemical Biology

Harvard University   1990 — 1994
A.B., Chemistry

Robert Rabinowitz Robert Rabinowitz Greater New York City Area Details
Robert Rabinowitz's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience January 1983 - September 1986
Job Partner at Becker & Poliakoff, LLP, Attorney At Law
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Becker & Poliakoff, P.A.   February 2009 - Present
Montauk Financial Group  1986 - 2008
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   January 1983 - September 1986

Skills
Insurance, Litigation, Mutual Funds, Investments, Civil Litigation, Asset Managment, Arbitration, Intellectual Property, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Construction Law, Mediation, Alternative Dispute..., Courts, Due Diligence, Real Estate, Trial Practice, Securities Regulation, FCPA, Licensing, Corporate Governance, FINRA, Securities Litigation, Bankruptcy, Asset Management, Trials, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Dispute Resolution, Joint Ventures, Class Actions, Dispute, Legal Issues, Torts, Privacy Law

Education
University of the District of Columbia - The David A. Clarke School of Law   1980 — 1983
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

American University   1975 — 1979
B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies: C.L.E.G. Program

Christina Gensler Christina Gensler Peoria, Illinois Area Details
Christina Gensler's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience 2000 - 2002
Job Corporate Counsel at Caterpillar Inc.
Industry Construction
Experience
Caterpillar Inc.  June 2008 - Present
NASCAR, Inc.   2002 - 2008
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   2000 - 2002

Education
Hamline University   1999 — 2001
MAM

Hamline University School of Law   1996 — 1999
Doctor of Law (JD)

University of Pittsburgh   1991 — 1995
BA

Abington Heights High School

Kathleen Petrillo Kathleen Petrillo Greater St. Louis Area Details
Kathleen Petrillo's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience May 1987 - May 1990
Job Partner at Senniger Powers LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Senniger Powers LLP  January 1998 - Present
Arnold, White & Durkee   May 1990 - January 1994
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   May 1987 - May 1990

Skills
Patents, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Licensing Agreements

Education
The John Marshall Law School   1990 — 1992
J.D., cum laude, Intellectual Property Law

George Mason University School of Law   1989 — 1990
Intellectual Property Law

University of Pittsburgh   1985 — 1987
B.S., cum laude, Chemical Engineering

University of Delaware   1983 — 1985
Chemical Engineering

Ari Bai Ari Bai Greater St. Louis Area Details
Ari Bai's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience 1992 - 1994
Job Patent Attorney and Partner at Polsinelli Shughart, PC
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Polsinelli Shalton Flanigan Suelthaus  PartnerPolsinelli Shughart PC2006 - 2010
AIPLA  2008 - 2009
BAMSL   2006 - 2007
Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C.   2001 - 2006
Missouri Asian American Bar Association   2001 - 2003
Lewis Rice & Fingerish   1998 - 1999
Sherwood Medical Company   1994 - 1998
Sherwood Medical Company   1994 - 1998
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   1992 - 1994

Skills
Patents, Litigation, Intellectual Property, Technology Transfer, Patent Litigation, Licensing, Due Diligence, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Civil Litigation

Education
American University Washington College of Law   1990 — 1994
J.D.

United States Naval Academy   1979 — 1983
B.S., Oceanography

Jeremy Valentiner Jeremy Valentiner Alexandria, Virginia Details
Jeremy Valentiner's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience June 2012 - Present
Job Patent Examiner at USPTO
Industry Law Practice
Experience
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   June 2012 - Present
Santa Clara University School of Law  August 2009 - May 2012
Law Office of Ido Tuchman   February 2012 - April 2012
United States Patent and Trademark Office  June 2011 - August 2011
King & Wood, Shanghai, PRC   June 2010 - August 2010
Heritage House Law Offices   January 2009 - June 2009
Workman Nydegger  September 2008 - January 2009
University of Utah  October 2005 - July 2007
VCBO Architecture  2001 - 2002

Skills
Oral Presentations, Computer Literate, Foreign Languages, Mandarin, Cantonese, Chinese, Intellectual Property, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Courts, Trademarks, Appeals, Copyright Law, Civil Litigation, Licensing, Patent Litigation, Patent Applications, Westlaw, Invention, Prosecution, Trade Secrets, Litigation

Education
Santa Clara University School of Law   2009 — 2012
JD, Patent Law

The University of Hong Kong   2010 — 2010
Summer Study Abroad Program, Hong Kong & Chinese Legal System

University of Utah   2004 — 2008
B.S., Physics w/ Chinese Minor

Nankai University   2005 — 2005
University of Utah - Study Abroad, Mandarin Chinese

Brighton High School   1998 — 2001

John Marlott John Marlott Greater Chicago Area Details
John Marlott's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience August 1990 - February 1993
Job Partner, Intellectual Property Practice, Jones Day
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Jones Day  September 1995 - Present
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd.   February 1993 - May 1995
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   August 1990 - February 1993

Skills
Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property..., Patent Strategy, Patent Prosecution, Patents, Trademarks, Licensing, Prosecution, Unfair Competition, Copyright Law, Trade Secrets, Appeals, Registered Patent..., Litigation, Competition Law, Patent Applications

Education
The George Washington University Law School   1991 — 1995
J.D.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1986 — 1990
B.S., Engineering

Bradford Blaise Bradford Blaise Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Bradford Blaise's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience 1999 - 2000
Job Partner at Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP  June 2015 - Present
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman  August 2004 - June 2015
Mintz Levin  2002 - 2004
Hunton & Williams LLP  2000 - 2001
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   1999 - 2000
PatPro, Inc.   December 1997 - May 1999

Skills
Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Patents, Patent Litigation, Prosecution, Legal Research, Patentability, Client Counseling

Education
The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
JD, 2002

The Catholic University of America
Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering (BBE), 1996

Jerry Lorengo Jerry Lorengo Oakton, Virginia Details
Jerry Lorengo's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience February 2005 - November 2012
Job Director, Biotechnology & Organic Chemistry at USPTO
Industry Government Administration
Experience
USPTO  December 2012 - Present
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   February 2005 - November 2012
BHP Billiton  1997 - 1998

Skills
Intellectual Property, Patents, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Patentability, Public Policy, Westlaw, Appeals, Patent Prosecution, Biotechnology, Organic Chemistry, Patent Litigation, Policy Analysis, Criminal Law, Trademarks, Program Management, Government

Education
The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law   1999 — 2003
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of Nevada-Reno, Mackay School of Mines   1995 — 1996
Master of Science (MSc), Metallurgical Engineering

University of Nevada-Reno, Mackay School of Mines   1989 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Chemical Engineering

Yvonne (Szymko) Bennett Ph.D. Yvonne (Szymko) Bennett Ph.D. Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Yvonne (Szymko) Bennett Ph.D.'s U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience July 2007 - October 2007
Job Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, NIH
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Center for Scientific Review, NIH   August 2009 - Present
National Institutes of Health  March 2008 - June 2009
Acoustical Society of America  June 2004 - January 2009
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   July 2007 - October 2007
National Institutes of Health /NINDS   April 2006 - October 2006
National Academy of Sciences  June 2006 - August 2006
Kansas City KS Community College   August 2002 - June 2003
NIH Clinical Center  April 2002 - July 2002
NIH  July 1998 - July 2002
Institute for Sensory Research, Syracuse University   October 1993 - May 1998

Skills
Science, Neuroscience, Clinical Research, Biomedical Engineering, Lifesciences, Scientific Writing, Medical Devices, Cell Biology, Genetics, Microscopy, Clinical Trials, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Public Health, Medicine, R&D, Experimental Design, Statistics, Experimentation, Research, Electrophysiology, Technology Transfer, Healthcare, Fluorescence Microscopy, Cell, Cell Culture, PCR, Grants, Animal Models, Program Evaluation, Life Sciences

Education
Syracuse University   1996 — 1998
M.S., Audiology

University of Pennsylvania   1987 — 1993
Ph.D., Bioengineering

University of Pennsylvania   1987 — 1989
M.S.E., Bioengineering

Union College   1983 — 1987
B.S.E.E., Electrical Engineering

whitesboro hs

Douglas Ringel Douglas Ringel Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Douglas Ringel's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience 1988 - 1989
Job Attorney at Kenyon & Kenyon LLP
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Kenyon & Kenyon LLP  1992 - Present
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   1988 - 1989

Skills
Business Strategy, Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Patents, Trademarks, Patentability, Intellectual Property, Prosecution

Education
University of Michigan Law School   1989 — 1992
J.D., Law

Cornell University   1984 — 1988
B.S., Mechanical Engineering

Laurie J. Whitaker Laurie J. Whitaker Springfield, Massachusetts Area Details
Laurie J. Whitaker's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience March 1987 - January 1994
Job Prospect Research & Fundraising ConsultingWhitaker Research Services; Principal/Owner, Whitaker Research Services (WRS)
Industry Fund-Raising
Experience
Whitaker Research Services (WRS)   July 2003 - Present
Assumption College  1994 - Present
Deerfield Academy  December 2003 - June 2004
UMass Amherst  December 2000 - June 2003
SAGE-Senior Assoc. to Generate Employment (Worcester)   January 2000 - June 2002
UMass Memorial Foundation (Worcester campus)   May 1998 - December 2000
Amherst College (MA)   December 1994 - May 1998
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   March 1987 - January 1994
Community Foundation of Western MA   1994 - 1994
WGBY  1994 - 1994

Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst   1997 — 1998
Certificate from Div. of Continuing Education, Fundraising

The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law   1983 — 1986
JD, Law

Assumption College   1978 — 1982
BA-cum laude, Politics

West Springfield High School   1974 — 1978
Diploma, College Prep.

Jonathan Baskin Jonathan Baskin Greater Boston Area Details
Jonathan Baskin's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience January 1992 - March 1995
Job Senior Patent Attorney at The Dow Chemical Company
Industry Chemicals
Experience
The Dow Chemical Company  April 2002 - Present
Burns, Doane, Swecker & Mathis LLP   March 1995 - April 2002
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   January 1992 - March 1995
Misubishi Semiconductor America, Inc./Mistubishi Electric Company   July 1985 - August 1991

Skills
Chemistry, Intellectual Property, Polymers, Chemical Engineering, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Technology Transfer, Nanotechnology, Coatings, Semiconductors, R&D

Education
The George Washington University Law School   1991 — 1995

Worcester Polytechnic Institute   1982 — 1985
B.S., Chemical Engineering

Patrick Buechner Patrick Buechner Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Patrick Buechner's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience September 2000 - June 2005
Job Patent Examiner
Industry Government Administration
Experience
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office   January 2012 - Present
Bacon & Thomas, PLLC   January 2006 - December 2011
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   September 2000 - June 2005

Education
The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law   2002 — 2006
JD

University of Wisconsin-Madison   1993 — 2000
BS, MS, Engineering Mechanics

John A. Tang John A. Tang Houston, Texas Area Details
John A. Tang's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience 1995 - March 1998
Job
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Strasburger & Price LLP  April 2007 - Present
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP  April 1998 - April 2007
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   1995 - March 1998
DSC Communications  July 1990 - September 1991
General Dynamics Corporation  June 1986 - August 1990

Skills
Intellectual Property, Licensing, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Litigation, Trademarks, Trade Secrets, Domain Names, Copyright Law, Patent Litigation, Arbitration, Joint Ventures, Mergers & Acquisitions, Contract Negotiation, Legal Writing

Education
South Texas College of Law   1992 — 1994
J.D.

Southern Methodist University   1987 — 1989
M.S.

Texas A&M University   1984 — 1986
B.S.

Georgia Institute of Technology   1981 — 1983

Miami Senior High School

Boris Umansky Boris Umansky Greater Chicago Area Details
Boris Umansky's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience January 2001 - October 2002
Job Intellectual Property Attorney at Ladas & Parry LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Ladas & Parry LLP  June 2013 - Present
Dennemeyer & Associates, LLC   April 2012 - June 2013
Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd.   February 2007 - April 2012
www.IPLegalLounge.com   February 2006 - May 2007
Davis McGrath LLC  January 2005 - February 2007
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   January 2001 - October 2002

Skills
Trademarks, Copyright Law, Domain Names, Trade Secrets, Client Counseling, Enforcement, Legal Issues, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Licensing, Legal Research, Cyberlaw, Trademark Infringement, Legal Writing, Enforcement Actions

Education
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law   1997 — 2000
J.D.

Indiana University Bloomington   1993 — 1997
B.A., Political Science and French

Lina Kontos Lina Kontos Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Lina Kontos's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience August 2002 - May 2004
Job FDA Attorney at Hogan Lovells
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Hogan Lovells  April 2007 - Present
U.S. Food and Drug Adminstration   January 2007 - April 2007
Olsson, Frank and Weeda   January 2006 - May 2006
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   August 2002 - May 2004

Skills
Regulatory Strategy..., 510(k), IDE, PMA..., Post-market compliance, Advertising and..., Medical device..., Medical Devices, FDA, Strategy

Education
Georgetown University Law Center   2003 — 2006
JD, Law

Carnegie Mellon University   1998 — 2002
B.S., Mechanical Engineer, Biomedical and Health Engineering

Pascack Hills

Scott P. McBride Scott P. McBride Greater Chicago Area Details
Scott P. McBride's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience 1996 - 1996
Job Seasoned business attorney with extensive experience in intellectual property disputes
Industry Law Practice
Experience
McAndrews, Held & Malloy Ltd.   January 2007 - Present
McAndrews, Held & Malloy, Ltd.   January 2003 - December 2006
McAndrews, Held & Malloy, Ltd.   February 1998 - December 2002
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   1996 - 1996

Skills
Patent Litigation, Trademark Infringement, Patent Portfolio..., False Advertising, Trade Dress, Client Counseling, Copyright Law, Patent Portfolio..., Unfair Competition, Registered Patent..., Strategic Planning

Education
University of Dayton School of Law
Doctor of Law (JD)

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor of Science, Astrophysics

John Stankiewicz John Stankiewicz Peoria, Illinois Details
John Stankiewicz's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience 2006 - 2006
Job Corporate Counsel at Caterpillar Inc.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Caterpillar Inc.  November 2010 - Present
Cantor Colburn LLP  May 2006 - October 2010
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   2006 - 2006

Skills
Trademarks, Patent Prosecution, Patentability, Legal Writing, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Westlaw, Patents, Prosecution, Licensing, Copyright Law, Invention, Trade Secrets, Corporate Law, Legal Research

Education
The College of William and Mary   2002 — 2005
Doctor of Law (JD)

The Ohio State University   1998 — 2002
BS, Double Majors in Physics and Astrophysics

Norm Rich Norm Rich Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Norm Rich's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience September 1993 - February 1997
Job Partner at Foley & Lardner LLP, Trademark, Copyright & Advertising Practice Group
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Foley & Lardner LLP  September 1998 - Present
Hogan & Hartson LLP  1997 - 1998
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   September 1993 - February 1997

Skills
Litigation, Appeals, Trademarks, Patents, Intellectual Property, Copyright Law, Legal Writing, Domain Names, Dispute Resolution, Licensing, Legal Opinions, Mergers, Trials, Trademark Infringement, Mergers & Acquisitions, Trade Secrets

Education
Temple University - Beasley School of Law   1989 — 1992
JD

American University   1984 — 1988
BA

Jacob Meek Jacob Meek Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Jacob Meek's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience 2004 - 2006
Job
Industry Telecommunications
Experience
NSG Datacom   2013 - 2014
CSC  2009 - 2013
Reverb Networks  2008 - 2009
Technica Corporation  2008 - 2008
Tellabs  2006 - 2007
US Patent & Trademark Office  2004 - 2006
NEC Eluminant Technologies  2001 - 2003
Ocular Networks   2000 - 2001
Cisco Systems  2000 - 2000
NEC Eluminant Technologies  1995 - 2000

Education
George Mason University   1982 — 1987
BS, Computer and Electronic Engineering

Herve Emissah Herve Emissah Alexandria, Virginia Details
Herve Emissah's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience April 2012 - Present
Job Systems Development Lead U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
Industry Government Administration
Experience
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   April 2012 - Present

Skills
Perl, Java, C++, DB2, ORACLE, SQL, OOD, SDLC, Scrum, Project Management, Linux, Database Design, Microsoft SQL Server, Software Development, Object Oriented Design, Software Engineering, C#, Agile Methodologies, Testing, Unix, Distributed Systems, Visual Studio, Software Design, Oracle, SOA, REST, Databases, .NET, Eclipse, XML, Web Services, Software Documentation, Shell Scripting, Integration, UML, SOAP, JUnit, Subversion, Ant, Tomcat, Requirements Analysis, Design Patterns, Spring, Hibernate

Education
Southern Methodist University   2000 — 2002
M.S., Telecommunications

Texas Wesleyan University   1991 — 1996
B.S., Computer Science

David Safran David Safran Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
David Safran's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience June 1970 - March 1976
Job Partner at Roberts Mlotkowski Safran & Cole, P.C.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Roberts Mlotkowski Safran & Cole, P.C.   November 2005 - Present
Nixon Peabody  February 2000 - November 2005
Sixbey, Friedman, Leedom & Ferguson   June 1983 - February 2000
Antonelli, Terry, Stout & Kraus   April 1977 - June 1983
U.S. Army MERADCOM   April 1976 - March 1977
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   June 1970 - March 1976

Skills
Patent Litigation, Trademark Prosecution, Patents, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Domain Name Disputes, Appeals, Patent Portfolio..., Client Counseling, Patent Strategy, Patent Drafting, Patent Prosecution, Patent Analysis, Patent preparation, Intellectual Property..., Licensing Agreements, Trademark Infringement, Patentability, Trade Secrets, Internet Law, Due Diligence, Arbitration, Medical Devices, Brand Protection, Trademarks, Invention, Patent Applications, Unfair Competition, Litigation, Cyberlaw, Courts, Domain Names, Civil Litigation, Copyright Law, Prosecution, Mediation, Legal Opinions, Registered Patent..., Intellectual Asset..., Drafting patent..., Patent Portfolio..., Software Patents, Intellectual Property..., Dispute, Trade Dress, Privacy Law

Education
University of Baltimore School of Law   1971 — 1975
JD

Northeastern University   1965 — 1970
B.S.M.E., Mechanical Engineering

Anitza San Miguel Anitza San Miguel Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Anitza San Miguel's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience July 2006 - September 2007
Job Assistant Professor, Biology
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Northern Virginia Community College  July 2014 - June 2015
Northern Virginia Community College  July 2013 - June 2014
Northern Virginia Community College  June 2012 - June 2013
Northern Virginia Community College  September 2012 - May 2013
Northern Virginia Community College  August 2010 - May 2013
Northern Virginia Community College  September 2007 - September 2010
Alcanzando Metas Foundation   August 2007 - May 2008
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   July 2006 - September 2007
National Institutes of Health  September 1997 - June 2006

Skills
Higher Education, Nonprofits, Science, Program Management, Student Affairs, Grant Writing, Research, Non-profits, Teaching, College Teaching, University Teaching, Adult Education, Program Evaluation, Instructional Design, Student Development, Distance Learning

Education
The George Washington University   2004 — 2009
Ed.D, Higher Education Administration

The Johns Hopkins University   1998 — 2000
MS, Biotechnology

University of Puerto Rico   1993 — 1997
BS, Biology

Sally (Current) Grumbos Sally (Current) Grumbos Greenville, South Carolina Area Details
Sally (Current) Grumbos's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience 1988 - 1993
Job Patent & Trademark Counsel at Milliken & Company
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Milliken & Company  Associate AttorneyAlston & Bird/ Bell, Seltzer, Park & Gibson1993 - 1999
Bell, Seltzer, Park & Gibson, P.A.   1993 - 1999
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   1988 - 1993

Education
George Mason University School of Law   1989 — 1993
JD, Specialty track- IP Law

North Carolina State University   1984 — 1988
BS, Textile Technology & Management

Anne Hendrickson Anne Hendrickson Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Anne Hendrickson's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience February 2009 - Present
Job Director, Scientific & Technical Information Center at U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
Industry Government Administration
Experience
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   February 2009 - Present
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   September 2005 - February 2009

Education
George Mason University

Georgetown University

Rosary College

University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Darius Gambino Darius Gambino Greater Philadelphia Area Details
Darius Gambino's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience July 1993 - July 1997
Job Partner at DLA Piper
Industry Law Practice
Experience
DLA Piper  April 2003 - Present
Duane Morris LLP  December 1998 - April 2003
Dickstein Shapiro LLP  July 1997 - November 1998
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   July 1993 - July 1997

Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Trademark Infringement, Trademark Prosecution, Due Diligence, Trade Secrets, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Entertainment Law, Trademarks, Legal Opinions, Copyright Law, Patentability, Prosecution

Education
The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law   1995 — 1998
J.D., Law

Villanova University   1989 — 1993
B.S.E.E., Electrical Engineering

Marc Weinstein Marc Weinstein Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Marc Weinstein's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience May 1994 - May 1996
Job Special Counsel at Oblon, McClelland, Meier & Neustadt LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Oblon  June 2015 - Present
Quinn Emanuel  June 2010 - June 2015
Hogan & Hartson  May 2007 - June 2010
Foley & Lardner  1999 - 2007
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   May 1994 - May 1996
Sikorsky Aircraft  1992 - 1993

Skills
Patent Litigation, Patents, Trade Secrets, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Trials, Patentability, Prosecution, Trademarks, Registered Patent..., Intellectual Property..., Intellectual Property..., Patent Portfolio..., International..., Drafting patent..., Copyright Law, Trademark Infringement, Software Patents, Client Counseling, Patent Applications

Education
Georgetown University Law Center   1995 — 1999
J.D.

Penn State University   1989 — 1993
B.S., Electrical Engineering

Amity

Lisa Obayashi Lisa Obayashi Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Lisa Obayashi's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience Attorney-AdvisorU.S. Department of Commerce1984 - 1999
Job Associate Counsel at U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
Industry Government Administration
Experience
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   Attorney-AdvisorU.S. Department of Commerce1984 - 1999

Education
The George Washington University Law School   1981 — 1984
JD

Georgetown University   1972 — 1976

Alan Schiavelli Alan Schiavelli Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Alan Schiavelli's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience July 1981 - December 1985
Job Partner, Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP   April 2015 - Present
Antonelli, Terry, Stout & Kraus, LLP   1986 - March 2015
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   July 1981 - December 1985

Skills
Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Patents, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Patentability, Prosecution, Trade Secrets, Licensing, Trademark Infringement, Mergers & Acquisitions, Litigation, Strategic Planning, Legal Research, Appeals, Invention

Education
The George Washington University Law School   1982 — 1986
Juris Doctor (J.D.)

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art   1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering

Chaminade High School

Hari Patel Hari Patel Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Details
Hari Patel's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience 2005 - 2006
Job Patent Research Manager (SAO) at Global Patent Solutions LLC
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Global Patent Solutions LLC  2012 - Present
Orion GlobeCom   2011 - September 2012
Orion Global Legal   2009 - 2012
Cardinal Intellectual Property  2007 - 2009
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   2005 - 2006
Unisys  2002 - 2003
Unisys  2001 - 2002
Moog Components Group  2000 - 2001

Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Licensing, IP, Program Management, Patent Litigation, Electronics, Semiconductors, Medical Devices, Project Management, Product Development, C++, Invention, Analysis, Due Diligence, Testing, Litigation Support, Start-ups, SQL, Telecommunications

Education
Drexel University   1999 — 2004
B.S., Computer Engineering

Andrea Nadelman Andrea Nadelman Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Andrea Nadelman's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience
Job Attorney at U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
Industry Law Practice
Experience
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office  

Skills
Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Litigation

Education
The George Washington University Law School
JD

University of Michigan
Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Doug Farrow Doug Farrow Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Doug Farrow's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience July 1973 - September 1977
Job Corp IP Counsel at Graco
Industry Machinery
Experience
Graco Inc.  March 1985 - Present
Williamson, Bains, Moore & Hansen   September 1977 - March 1985
US Patent & Trademark Office  July 1973 - September 1977

Skills
Intellectual Property, Licensing, Patent Portfolio..., Patent Strategy, Patents, Intellectual Property..., Patentability, Patent Litigation, Corporate Law, Patent Prosecution, Corporate Governance

Education
American University, Washington College of Law   1973 — 1977
JD

Cornell University   1969 — 1973
BS, Mechanical Engineering

Sara Townsley Sara Townsley Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Sara Townsley's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience 2008 - Present
Job Patent Examiner at USPTO
Industry Pharmaceuticals
Experience
US Patent & Trademark Office  2008 - Present
UMUC-Europe  March 2006 - January 2008
The Netherlands Law Center   April 1999 - May 2002

Skills
Legal Writing, Molecular Biology, Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Industry, Patentability, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Research, Intellectual Property

Education
Cornell University   2002 — 2005
MS, Neuropharmacology

Tulane University Law School   1995 — 1998
JD (cum laude), European Legal Practice

Elizabeth Kniffin Elizabeth Kniffin Scottsdale, Arizona Details
Elizabeth Kniffin's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience August 2001 - June 2004
Job Associate Director, Sales at Merck Oncology
Industry Pharmaceuticals
Experience
Merck  January 2015 - Present
Merck  August 2011 - December 2014
Merck  April 2009 - August 2011
Merck  June 2007 - April 2009
Merck  June 2004 - June 2007
US Patent & Trademark Office  August 2001 - June 2004
Island Instrumentation Systems   1999 - 2001
The Truland Group Inc.  1999 - 2000

Skills
Sales Management, Sales Process, Sales, Selling Skills, Pharmaceutical Sales, Product Launch, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Operations, Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Competitive Analysis, Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Pharmaceutical Industry

Education
Arizona State University, W. P. Carey School of Business   2010 — 2011
MBA, Business Administration and Management, International Business

Penn State University   1994 — 1999
BS, Electrical Engineering

The University of Manchester
Art / Architecture

ERIC WACHSPRESS ERIC WACHSPRESS Greater Chicago Area Details
ERIC WACHSPRESS's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience March 1980 - April 1987
Job AttorneyatLaw
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Eric S. Wachspress   June 2008 - Present
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   March 1980 - April 1987

Education
The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law   1976 — 1979

Muhlenberg College   1974 — 1976
B.A., Political Science

David Dorbad David Dorbad Norfolk, Virginia Area Details
David Dorbad's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience June 1998 - August 1998
Job Pediatrician
Industry Medical Practice
Experience
Bronze Karte Holdings LLC   January 2012 - Present
Renaissance Pediatrics   July 2005 - Present
Apple Pediatrics   March 2014 - March 2015
PFLAG - Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays  July 2011 - December 2013
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center  September 2008 - December 2010
The Princeton Review  January 1999 - June 2002
US Patent & Trademark Office  June 1998 - August 1998

Skills
Healthcare, Clinical Research, Pediatrics, Medicine, Public Speaking, Teaching, Strategic Planning, Data Analysis, Program Management, Team Leadership, Customer Service, Management, EHR, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Policy, Entrepreneurship, Training, Process Improvement, Marketing, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Analysis, Marketing Strategy

Education
The College of William and Mary - The Mason School of Business   2008 — 2011
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

Eastern Virginia Medical School   1998 — 2005
MD, Pediatrics

University of Virginia   1994 — 1998
BA, Physics

Thomas Sydnor II Thomas Sydnor II Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Thomas Sydnor II's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience August 2005 - September 2007
Job Senior Fellow and Director of the Center for the Study of Digital Property at The Progress & Freedom Foundation
Industry Think Tanks
Experience
The Progress & Freedom Foundation  October 2007 - Present
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   August 2005 - September 2007

Education
Duke University School of Law   1988 — 1991
JD, Law

Dhairya Patel Dhairya Patel Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Dhairya Patel's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience
Job Primary Patent Examiner at U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
Industry Legal Services
Experience
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office  

Skills
Patent Prosecution, Legal Research

Education
Rutgers University-New Brunswick   2001 — 2004
Electrical Engineering

Lydia Belzer Lydia Belzer Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Lydia Belzer's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience August 2012 - Present
Job Supervisory Senior Attorney, Trademarks at U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
Industry Law Practice
Experience
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   August 2012 - Present
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   May 2005 - August 2012

Skills
Trademarks, Intellectual Property, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Appeals, Trademark Infringement, Mediation

Education
The University of Texas School of Law   2001 — 2004
Law, Law

University of Maryland College Park   1997 — 2000
Bachelor's degree, Individual Studies Program, Pre-Law

Mark T. Vogelbacker Mark T. Vogelbacker Greater Philadelphia Area Details
Mark T. Vogelbacker's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience June 2006 - July 2007
Job
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Reed Smith LLP  July 2013 - Present
Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel, LLP   September 2010 - June 2013
Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel LLP  January 2008 - August 2010
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP  September 2006 - December 2007
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   June 2006 - July 2007
General Dynamics, Electric Boat Division  October 2004 - May 2005

Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Patents, Copyright Law, Trademarks, Patentability, Prosecution, Registered Patent..., Intellectual Property, Licensing, Legal Opinions, Litigation

Education
Penn State University
B.S., Mechanical Engineering

Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law
J.D.

Joseph Palys Joseph Palys Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Joseph Palys's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience February 1999 - April 2000
Job Partner at Paul Hastings LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Paul Hastings  July 2014 - Present
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP   2000 - July 2014
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   February 1999 - April 2000
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   February 1993 - February 1999

Education
The George Washington University Law School   2000 — 2004
JD, Law

Pennsylvania State University-Erie Campus   1988 — 1992
BSEE, Electrical Engineering

Sean Younger Sean Younger Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Sean Younger's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience August 2007 - Present
Job Patent Examiner at U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   August 2007 - Present

Skills
Microsoft Office, Finite Element Analysis, Engineering, Technical Writing, Data Analysis, Patents, MS Project, Matlab, Product Development, Program Management, Government, Patent Prosecution

Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison   2003 — 2006
M.S., Mechanical Engineering

Columbia Engineering   1999 — 2003
B.S., Mechanical Engineering

Chris Raimund Chris Raimund Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Chris Raimund's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience July 1991 - July 2000
Job Partner at Morris Manning & Martin
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Morris Manning & Martin  April 2008 - Present
Merchant & Gould  March 2007 - March 2008
Merchant & Gould  May 2005 - March 2007
DLA Piper  May 2001 - May 2005
Buchanan Ingersoll (Formerly Burns Doane)   August 2000 - May 2001
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   July 1991 - July 2000
Lord Corporation  1988 - 1991

Skills
Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property

Education
The George Washington University Law School   1991 — 1995
JD

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute   1986 — 1988
MS, Materials Engineering

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute   1982 — 1986
BS, Materials Engineering

Chesapeake High School

Amy Bunker Amy Bunker Greater Detroit Area Details
Amy Bunker's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience July 2012 - Present
Job Research Scientist at AAPharmSyn
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   July 2012 - Present
AAPharmaSyn   November 2010 - July 2012
Cayman Chemical  2008 - February 2010
Brooks Kushman P.C.   2007 - 2008
Pfizer Inc. (Ann Arbor)   2001 - 2007
Bristol-Myers Squibb  1997 - 2001
Parke-Davis Warner-Lambert  1990 - 1997
Chemsyn Science Laboratories  1987 - 1990

Skills
Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Intellectual Property, Medicinal Chemistry, Life Sciences, Purification, Pharmaceuticals, Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry, Licensing, NMR, Drug Discovery, HPLC, Technology Transfer, Science

Education
Michigan State University College of Law   2003 — 2008
JD, Law

Central Michigan University   1985 — 1987
MS, Chemistry

Michigan State University   1981 — 1985
BA, Chemistry

Paul Amrozowicz Paul Amrozowicz Phoenix, Arizona Area Details
Paul Amrozowicz's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience May 1995 - December 1998
Job Shareholder, Ingrassia Fisher & Lorenz PC
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Ingrassia Fisher & Lorenz PC   January 2003 - Present
Quarles & Brady LLP  September 2000 - December 2002
Rader, Fishman & Grauer   November 1999 - May 2000
Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper & Scinto   January 1999 - November 1999
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   May 1995 - December 1998
Division of Naval Reactors/DOE   April 1990 - March 1995
US Navy  September 1980 - September 1986

Skills
Patent Prosecution, Trade Secrets, Patent Litigation, Patentability, Patents, Legal Advice, Intellectual Property..., Intellectual Property, Patent Applications, Commercial Litigation, Anti-counterfeiting, Registered Patent..., Joint Ventures, Software Patents, Patent Portfolio..., Legal Writing, Business Method Patents, Trademark Infringement, Prosecution, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Litigation, Licensing, Patent Searching, False Advertising, Technology Transfer, Unfair Competition, Client Counseling, Litigation Support, Trade Dress, Invention, Appeals, Mediation, Legal Opinions

Education
George Mason University School of Law   1996 — 2000
J.D., Intellectual Property Law

Arizona State University   1986 — 1989
B.S.E., Electrical Engineering

Benjamin Hsing Benjamin Hsing Greater New York City Area Details
Benjamin Hsing's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience July 1986 - July 1990
Job Partner at Kaye Scholer LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Kaye Scholer LLP  February 1995 - Present
Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper & Scinto   August 1990 - February 1995
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   July 1986 - July 1990

Skills
Patent Litigation, Patents, Intellectual Property, Hatch-Waxman litigation, Trademarks, Trade Secrets, Biosimilars, Litigation, Licensing, Patentability, Pharmaceutical Industry, Patent Prosecution, Asylum, Biotechnology, Trademark Infringement, Competition Law, Legal Writing, Arbitration, Unfair Competition, Technology Transfer, Registered Patent..., Copyright Law, Trials, Client Counseling, Appeals, Legal Opinions, Courts, Commercial Litigation

Education
The George Washington University Law School   1987 — 1991
JD

Columbia Engineering   1984 — 1986
MS, Chemical Engineering

Columbia Engineering   1983 — 1984
BS, Chemical Engineering

Columbia University in the City of New York   1979 — 1983
BA

Brooklyn Technical High School   1976 — 1979
HS

Christina Eakman Christina Eakman Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Christina Eakman's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience September 1985 - August 1990
Job Patent Agent
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Christina M. Eakman   January 1996 - Present
Wiens Search Services   August 1990 - December 1995
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   September 1985 - August 1990

Skills
Patent Research, Litigation Research, Patent Preparation, Patent Prosectuion, Intellectual Property, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Business Methods, Computer Engineering, Open Source, Web Services, Patents

Education
Purdue University   1981 — 1985
BS, Electrical Engineering

John (J.T.) Haran John (J.T.) Haran Corning, New York Details
John (J.T.) Haran's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience September 1999 - October 2005
Job Patent Counsel at Corning Incorporated
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Corning Incorporated  January 2014 - Present
Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox   October 2005 - January 2014
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   September 1999 - October 2005

Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patents, Patent Applications, Client Counseling, Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Patentability, Licensing

Education
The George Washington University Law School   2001 — 2005
JD, Law

Cornell University   1995 — 1999
BS, Chemical Engineering

Braintree High School

Celia Murphy Celia Murphy Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Celia Murphy's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience January 1989 - Present
Job Supervisory Patent Examiner at USPTO
Industry Government Administration
Experience
U.S. PATENT & TRADEMARK OFFICE   January 1989 - Present

Education
University of Maryland College Park
Bach/Sci, Advertising & Design

Rachel Blue Rachel Blue Tulsa, Oklahoma Area Details
Rachel Blue's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience 1988 - 1995
Job Shareholder, Women's Initiative Chair at McAfee & Taft
Industry Law Practice
Experience
McAfee & Taft  January 2009 - Present
McAfee & Taft  January 2009 - Present
Doerner Saunders   2002 - 2009
University of Tulsa College of Law  2000 - 2009
Head Johnson & Kachigian   1995 - 2002
Oklahoma Bar Association  November 1999 - November 2001
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   1988 - 1995
USPTO  1988 - 1995
US Patent and Trademark Office  1988 - 1995

Skills
Trademarks, Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets, Licensing, Litigation, Copyright Law, Legal Writing, Appeals, Patents, Unfair Competition, Public Speaking, Legal Opinions, Prosecution, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Research, Arbitration, Mediation, Trials, Product Liability, Employment Law, Trademark Infringement

Education
University of Tulsa College of Law   1985 — 1988
J.D.

The University of Texas at Austin   1982 — 1984
B.A., Psychology

Tulsa Edison High School

Caridad Berdut Caridad Berdut Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Caridad Berdut's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience December 2001 - June 2011
Job Attorney at US Government
Industry Legal Services
Experience
US Government  June 2011 - Present
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office   October 2009 - June 2011
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   December 2001 - June 2011

Education
American University, Washington College of Law   1983 — 1986
JD

Florida International University

Leon Nigohosian Leon Nigohosian Allentown, Pennsylvania Area Details
Leon Nigohosian's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience September 1989 - July 1991
Job Chief Intellectual Property Counsel at Minerals Technologies
Industry Chemicals
Experience
Minerals Technologies  March 2005 - Present
Michael, Best & Friedrich   October 2000 - May 2005
Ingersoll-Rand Company  September 1997 - September 2000
Ratner & Prestia   August 1994 - September 1997
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   September 1989 - July 1991
Pratt & Whitney  July 1986 - September 1987

Skills
Intellectual Property

Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School   2008 — 2010
Business Essentials Certificate, Wharton Programs for Working Professionals

UNH School of Law   1991 — 1994
J.D., Intellectual Property

Lehigh University   1982 — 1986
BS, Metallurgy & Materials Engineering

Nirav Khakhar Nirav Khakhar Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Nirav Khakhar's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience January 2006 - Present
Job Patent Examiner at U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
Industry Legal Services
Experience
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   January 2006 - Present

Education
Brooklyn Law School   2002 — 2005
J.D., Intellectual Property

Stony Brook University   1999 — 2002
B.S., Information Systems

Craig Kaufman Craig Kaufman San Francisco Bay Area Details
Craig Kaufman's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience 1995 - 1998
Job Partner at TechKnowledge Law Group LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
TechKnowledge Law Group LLP   April 2014 - Present
Freitas Tseng & Kaufman LLP   February 2011 - March 2014
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP   March 1998 - February 2011
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   1995 - 1998
Kilpatrick Stockton  1994 - 1995
Cushman Darby & Cushman  1989 - 1994

Skills
Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Patents, Appeals, Patent Prosecution, Commercial Litigation, Trade Secrets, Patentability, Trademarks, Licensing, Business Litigation, Civil Litigation, Litigation

Education
The George Washington University Law School   1988 — 1992
JD, Law

Duke University   1986 — 1988
MS, Chemistry

Occidental College   1982 — 1986
BA, Chemistry

Abby Lin Abby Lin Greater New York City Area Details
Abby Lin's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience January 2012 - Present
Job Attorney
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Patent Trial and Appeals Board (PTAB), US Patent & Trademark Office   January 2014 - Present
US Patent & Trademark Office  January 2012 - Present
Accton Technology Corporation   September 2011 - January 2012
Community Law Clinic, Rutgers School of Law - Newark   August 2010 - May 2011
New Jersey Institute of Technology  May 2010 - August 2010
Federal Income Tax Clinic, Rutgers School of Law - Newark   May 2010 - August 2010
Chambers of the Honorable Susan D. Wigenton, U.S. District Court for the District of NJ   August 2009 - November 2009
Prudential Insurance Company of America  June 2009 - August 2009
GE Energy  2007 - 2007

Skills
Legal Research, Intellectual Property, Patents, Legal Writing, Trademarks, Employment Law, Patentability, Civil Litigation

Education
Rutgers University School of Law - Newark   2008 — 2011
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Cornell University
B.S., Electrical and Computer Engineering

Chris McGahey Chris McGahey Alexandria, Virginia Details
Chris McGahey's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience February 2008 - August 2009
Job Musician / Worship Leader / Music Educator
Industry Music
Experience
Dominion Christian School  September 2011 - Present
Emmanuel Presbyterian Church  February 2008 - Present
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   February 2008 - August 2009

Skills
Editing, Research, Teaching, Microsoft Office

Education
Georgia Institute of Technology   2000 — 2008
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), History of Technolgoy

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1998 — 2000
M.E., Electrical Engineering

Lillian Ng Lillian Ng Seattle, Washington Details
Lillian Ng's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience July 2008 - January 2010
Job Software Engineer at Simply Measured
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division  January 2010 - July 2013
US Patent & Trademark Office  July 2008 - January 2010
Naval Surface Warfare Center  July 2005 - July 2007
Argon ST  May 2004 - August 2004

Education
Code Fellows   2014 — 2014

Columbia University - Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science   2010 — 2011
MS

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University   2003 — 2008
BS

Andrew Baluch Andrew Baluch Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Andrew Baluch's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience January 2010 - April 2011
Job Partner, Intellectual Property Attorney
Industry Law Practice
Experience
George Washington University School of Law  January 2015 - Present
Foley & Lardner LLP  March 2012 - June 2015
White House Office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator   April 2011 - January 2012
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   January 2010 - April 2011
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit   September 2008 - January 2010
Foley & Lardner LLP  September 2007 - September 2008
Foley & Lardner LLP  September 2006 - May 2007
Technology Transfer Office at Northwestern University   2002 - 2003
Nanoscale Science and Engineering Center at Northwestern University   2000 - 2003

Skills
Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets, Nanotechnology, IP Strategy, China IP Law, Clean Energy, TRIPS, Federal Circuit appeals, Licensing, Registered Patent..., Strategy, Patentability, Appeals, Patents, Sustainable Energy, Patent Prosecution, Litigation, Client Counseling, Copyright Law, Patent Portfolio..., Trademarks, Trials, Unfair Competition

Education
Boston University School of Law
J.D.

Northwestern University
B.S., Materials Science & Engineering

Northwestern University
M.S., Materials Science & Engineering

Barry Hollander Barry Hollander Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Barry Hollander's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience 1973 - 1977
Job Of Counsel at Greenblum & Bernstein, P.L.C.
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Greenblum & Bernstein, P.L.C.   September 2007 - Present
Hollander Law Firm, P.L.C.   August 1999 - September 2007
Washington, D.C. intellectual property law firm   1977 - 1999
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   1973 - 1977

Skills
Food, Patent preparation, Patents, Technology Transfer, Pharmaceuticals, Client Counseling, Patent Prosecution, Trademark Prosecution, Patentability, Intellectual Property, Licensing Agreements, Licensing, Appeals, Chemistry, Polymers, Medical Devices, Patent Strategy, Patent Analysis, Patent Drafting, Patent Portfolio..., Intellectual Property..., Prosecution, Legal Opinions, Trademark Infringement, Chemical Engineering, Semiconductors, Patent Litigation, Trademarks, Patent Applications, Registered Patent..., Trade Secrets, Pharmaceutical Industry

Education
University of Michigan   1965 — 1970
BS ChE, Chemical Engineering

American University Washington College of Law
JD, Law

University of Michigan
MS ChE, Chemical Engineering

Patrick Kutzler Patrick Kutzler Allentown, Pennsylvania Area Details
Patrick Kutzler's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience July 2008 - January 2009
Job Engineer
Industry
Experience
Merck  May 2010 - Present
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   July 2008 - January 2009

Education
Penn State University   2005 — 2008
M.S., Mechanical Engineering

Penn State University   2001 — 2005
B.S., Mechanical Engineering

Christopher Horgan Christopher Horgan San Francisco Bay Area Details
Christopher Horgan's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience February 1990 - May 1996
Job Owner at ROARK IP
Industry Legal Services
Experience
ROARK IP   January 2015 - Present
Concert Technology, Inc   May 2010 - January 2015
Philips Electronics  June 2001 - May 2010
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory  April 2000 - June 2001
Morgan & Finnegan  June 1997 - January 2000
Schmeisser, Olsen & Watts   June 1996 - April 1997
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   February 1990 - May 1996
W.E. Daw Co.   January 1988 - February 1990
Ceramaseal, Inc.   June 1986 - September 1987

Skills
Trade Secrets, Patentability, Licensing, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Litigation, Copyright Law, Patents, Trademarks, Trademark Infringement, Prosecution, Privacy Law, Intellectual Asset..., Joint Ventures, Client Counseling, Mergers & Acquisitions, Licensing Strategy, Licensing Negotiations, Software Licensing, Patent Portfolio..., Invention, Due Diligence, Software Patents, Registered Patent..., Technology Transfer, Unfair Competition

Education
The Catholic University of America   1991 — 1995
J.D.

Union College   1987 — 1990
MBA

Lafayette College   1981 — 1986
BSEE, Electrical Engineering

Shaker High School   1977 — 1981

Joseph M. Conrad III, Ph.D., J.D. Joseph M. Conrad III, Ph.D., J.D. Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Joseph M. Conrad III, Ph.D., J.D.'s U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience 1991 - 1997
Job Owner/CEO at For Kids By Parents, Inc.
Industry Research
Experience
For Kids By Parents, Inc.   March 2012 - Present
Technology Transfer Center, National Cancer Institute, NIH   July 2006 - Present
LegalShield  August 2005 - Present
Office of Technology Development, National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, NIH   July 2003 - July 2006
Thompson, Cobb, Bazilio & Associates, PC   May 2003 - September 2003
Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox   2000 - 2002
Pillsbury Madison & Sutro LP   1997 - 2000
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   1991 - 1997

Skills
Patent Prosecution, Technology Transfer, Patents, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Contract Negotiation, Lifesciences, Cancer, Commercialization, Invention, Patentability, Due Diligence, Science, Technology Evaluation, Pharmaceutical Industry, Clinical Development, Biopharmaceuticals, Clinical Trials, Drug Discovery, Immunology, R&D, Drug Development, New Technology..., Regulatory Affairs, Life Sciences

Education
The George Washington University Law School
JD, Law

American University
Ph.D., Biochemistry

Xavier University of Louisiana
BS, Chemistry

Dalei Dong Dalei Dong Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Dalei Dong's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience July 2002 - January 2007
Job Associate Patent Counsel at Qualcomm
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Qualcomm  April 2013 - Present
Baker & Hostetler LLP  October 2011 - April 2013
Hunton & Williams LLP  January 2007 - September 2011
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   July 2002 - January 2007

Skills
Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Patents, Patentability, Prosecution, Licensing, Legal Research, Client Counseling, Invention, Legal Writing, Patent Applications, Due Diligence

Education
The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law   2006 — 2009
J.D., Law School

University of Virginia   1998 — 2002
B.S., Electrical Engineering + Economics

Christopher Wrate Christopher Wrate Rockford, Illinois Area Details
Christopher Wrate's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience August 1994 - June 1995
Job Electrical Engineer
Industry Industrial Automation
Experience
G  February 2011 - Present
Danfoss VLT Drives  May 2008 - February 2011
G  January 1997 - May 2008
US Navy Reserve  March 1991 - April 2007
Siebe Environmental Controls  May 1997 - December 1997
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   August 1994 - June 1995
Wisconsin Electric Power Company  June 1991 - August 1992
US Navy  November 1985 - March 1991

Education
Northern Illinois University - College of Business   2000 — 2003
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

University of Illinois at Champaign Urbana   1992 — 1994
Master of Science, Electrical Engineering

University of Illinois Champaign Urbana   1983 — 1985
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering

Rock Valley College   1980 — 1983
Associate of Applied Science, Electronics Technology

Gaynne Zimmerman Gaynne Zimmerman Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Gaynne Zimmerman's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience May 2015 - Present
Job Attorney
Industry Legal Services
Experience
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   May 2015 - Present
Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP  January 2012 - December 2014
Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP  March 2009 - April 2011
U.S. Customs and Border Protection   2002 - 2005

Education
Georgetown University Law Center   2005 — 2008
JD

George Mason University   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Government and International Politics

Paul Strain Paul Strain Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Paul Strain's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience July 1998 - December 2000
Job Managing Partner at Strain & Strain PLLC, CoFounder at Roaring Fork LLC
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Strain & Strain PLLC  February 2011 - Present
Roaring Fork LLC   May 2013 - Present
Foley & Lardner LLP  January 2001 - September 2009
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   July 1998 - December 2000

Skills
Trade Secrets, Intellectual Property, Client Counseling, Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Patentability, Patents, Copyright Law, Licensing, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Prosecution

Education
The George Washington University Law School
J.D.

Georgia Institute of Technology
B.Ch.E.

Schuyler Milton Schuyler Milton Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Schuyler Milton's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience July 2012 - Present
Job Patent Examiner at US Patent & Trademark Office
Industry Research
Experience
US Patent & Trademark Office  July 2012 - Present
pragmaSystems Corporation   May 2011 - August 2011
Henry M. Jackson Foundation  June 2009 - June 2010

Skills
Excel, Biotechnology, MS Office Suite, Biomedical Engineering, Life Sciences, CAPM, Clinical Research, Research Design, Business Strategy, Business Plan..., Medical Writing, Statistics, Research

Education
Duke University   2011 — 2012
Master, Engineering Management

Cornell University   2008 — 2009
Master of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering

University of Virginia   2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Science; Associate, Biomedical Engineering; Project Management

Will Covey Will Covey Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Will Covey's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience January 2007 - Present
Job Deputy General Counsel at US Patent & Trademark Office
Industry Legal Services
Experience
US Patent & Trademark Office  January 2007 - Present

Skills
Intellectual Property, Administrative Law, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Criminal Law, Government, Appeals, Legal Advice, Trade Secrets, Legal Assistance, Corporate Law, Product Liability, Trials, Mediation

Education
Fordham University School of Law   1988 — 1991
Doctor of Law (JD), Law

Kristin Vidovich Kristin Vidovich Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Kristin Vidovich's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience June 1992 - February 1998
Job Intellectual Property Attorney in United States Government
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Rachelle Harding Rachelle Harding Anderson, Indiana Details
Rachelle Harding's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience 2006 - 2007
Job Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Professional
Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Experience
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   2006 - 2007
Daimler Chrysler Tech Center   August 2003 - June 2005

Skills
Electrical Engineering, Analysis, Engineering, Strategy, Team Building, Manufacturing, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Management, Training

Education
IUPUI   1993 — 1995
Master of Science (MS), Electrical Engineering

Kettering University   1979 — 1984
BS, Electrical Engineering

Carl Winters Carl Winters Sedalia, Colorado Details
Carl Winters's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Experience February 2003 - March 2006
Job Retired Project Executive
Industry Construction
Experience
Self Directed  October 2011 - Present
New Spaces Building Group, Inc.   April 2006 - July 2010
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   February 2003 - March 2006

Skills
Project Management, Bid Analysis, CPM Scheduling, Partnership-building, Team Facilitation, Capital Budgeting, Budget Monitoring, Document Review, Design Review, Position Papers, Client Representation, Manage Client..., Contract Negotiation, Lease Negotiations, Estimating, Requirement..., Construction Management, Government Procurement, Security, Contract Management

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1970 — 1972
Master of Science (MS), Agricultural Engineering

West Virginia University   1963 — 1968
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agricultural Engineering

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