Attorney

• Jun 2021 - Present

Patent prosecution Trademark prosecution Infringement/ Patent enforcement Contracts Patent prosecution Trademark prosecution Infringement/ Patent enforcement Contracts

Attorney, Business and Intellectual Property Law

• Oct 2012 - Present

• Intellectual Property Law, Technology development and commercialization, • Patent prosecution, Trademark prosecution. Technology focusing in the areas of software applications; medical devices, electronics, prediction and artificial intelligence. • Trademark prosecution • Intellectual Property Law, Technology development and commercialization, • Patent prosecution, Trademark prosecution. Technology focusing in the areas of software applications; medical devices, electronics, prediction and artificial intelligence. • Trademark prosecution

Civic Service, City of North Oaks

• Jan 2015 - Present

Mayor (2021-present) City Council (2019-2021) Planning Commission (2015-2019) Mayor (2021-present) City Council (2019-2021) Planning Commission (2015-2019)

Patent Attorney

• May 2018 - Jun 2021

• Intellectual property law • Patent prosecution in the areas of software applications; website software and analytics; predictions and artificial intelligence; medical devices; data communication systems. • Trademark prosecution • Intellectual property law • Patent prosecution in the areas of software applications; website software and analytics; predictions and artificial intelligence; medical devices; data communication systems. • Trademark prosecution

Volunteer Attorney

• Sep 2018 - Nov 2019

Special Counsel, Patent Attorney

• Sep 2016 - Apr 2018

Patent attorney, patent prosecution Patent attorney, patent prosecution

Patent Attorney

• Sep 2011 - Oct 2012

• Patent drafting and prosecution, specifically in the areas of electronic medical devices, smartphone software applications, and data predictions. • Instructing foreign counsel on patent filings and foreign patent office responses. • Patent drafting and prosecution, specifically in the areas of electronic medical devices, smartphone software applications, and data predictions. • Instructing foreign counsel on patent filings and foreign patent office responses.

Patent Counsel

• Oct 2008 - Nov 2009

• Prosecuting patents, including responding to office actions, drafting appeals, and coordinating patent applications with international counsel for domestic and international patent filings • Counseling clients on US patent infringement litigation, including infringement opinions, motion practice, discovery procedure, litigation strategy and general US Federal Procedure • Prosecute trademark applications, including drafting and filing trademark applications and responding to office actions • Presenter on behalf of the law firm for legal updates Show less

In-house Counsel

• Jul 2004 - May 2008

• Promoted to leadership position after receiving positive work reviews, managing a multi-national intellectual property portfolio for products in multiple vehicle industries • Organized and lead strategic patent filings for division of company’s thermo products and after market products • Managed trademark portfolio for company worldwide • Transactional matters for corporate business development • Corporate due diligence documents and assets for strategic business development Show less

Associate

• Jan 2005 - Jul 2005

• Persuasive client advocacy assisting in client appeal to PGA for approval of patented golfing technology and manufactured products; research procedural and substantive legal issues and drafted related memoranda of law • Assisted in advising client in patent infringement litigation involving implantable medical devices • Filed and defended clients in trademark defense matters, including right to use brand names and logos of registered owners • Registered copyrights for websites and online media; prepared and filed copyright forms and supporting documentation • Resignation at firm based on rare legal opportunity in Munich, Germany; excellent references available from Middleton Show less

Associate

• Sep 2001 - Jul 2004

• Persuasive client advocacy, motion writing, researching procedural and substantive legal issues and drafting memoranda in patent infringement litigation involving implantable medical devices • Manage client documents during discovery production, ensuring privileged matter is withheld and confidential material is adequately protected by court order • Contribute to patent litigation defenses in drafting interrogatories, memoranda, subpoenas based on research; meet and coordinate expert witnesses • Assess feasibility of licensing pharmaceutical technology in Europe, reviewing prior art and consulting experts to review patent claim coverage • Volunteer attorney for the DC Superior Court Landlord & Tenant Resource Center. Team recipient of the DC Bar Frederick B. Abramson award for pro bono civil litigation team accomplishments Show less