Associate

• Sep 2019 - Present

RatnerPrestia is a law firm expert in all things IP. The Firm handles procurement, enforcement, licensing, commercialization, global strategic IP planning, and all related business aspects of IP. The Firm has attorneys experienced and successful in all relevant U.S. and German jurisdictions, including the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, The German Patent Office, The European Patent Office,The U.S. International Trade Commission, and Federal Courts, both trial and appellate. This expertise extends to all areas of IP protection, including patent, design, copyright, software, trademark, and trade secret protection. Show less

Innovation Pillar Intern

• Jan 2019 - Apr 2019

Law Clerk: The Honorable Eric L. Frank

• Aug 2018 - Apr 2019

Temple University Beasley School of Law Federal Judicial Clerkship (FJC) Honors Program INTERN Temple University Beasley School of Law Federal Judicial Clerkship (FJC) Honors Program INTERN

Teaching Assistant, Legal Research and Writing

• Sep 2017 - Apr 2019

Perform duties as instructed by Professor Bonny Tavares. Attend one day/evening division LRW class per week and complete occasional research assignments. Track citation exercises, hold regular library hours, and answer students’ questions.

Member, Student Bar Association Budget Committee

• Sep 2017 - Apr 2019

Analyze budget applications submitted by student groups. Determine proper and fair allocations of student fee funds.

Research Assistant, Legal Research and Writing

• May 2018 - Jul 2018

Completed assignments as instructed by Professor Kathryn Stanchi. Performed legal research addressing various projects and other tasks, as assigned.

Co-Chair, Student Bar Association Budget Reform Committee

• Oct 2017 - May 2018

Evaluate existing budget parameters and procedures in order to identify opportunities for budget reform. Propose criteria for fair allocations and restructure budget application and reimbursement processes. Collaborate with administration and student body to create, edit, and review proposals for budget reform.

Summer Associate

• May 2018 - Aug 2018

PATENT PROSECUTION: Drafted a provisional patent application based on inventor materials and related studies. Analyzed Office Actions in US and foreign patent applications relating to claim rejections under 35 U.S.C. § 102, § 103, § 112, and obviousness-type double patenting; formulated strategy for responses, drafted letter to clients concerning strategy for responses, and drafted responses incorporating client and Examiner feedback. LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING: Drafted jury instructions, particularly concerning the concept of inventorship. Reviewed and updated case law supporting legal principles for use in legal opinion letters. Drafted email memoranda and Powerpoint slides, which summarized key findings and recommendations prepared from a detailed analysis of relevant case law and client's product design at the development stage against prior art designs. Drafted report presenting research results prepared from an analysis of the number of patent applications submitted to the major patent offices by US companies that roughly represent major industries. Drafted several email memoranda, which presented key findings and/or recommendations arising from the following research projects: (1) investigated choice of law and nondisclosure clauses in contracts; (2) performed legal research concerning the role and impact of nominal sum considerations in contracts; drafted memorandum to client explaining results of research; (3) reviewed practical application of statutory requirements for patent applications, particularly concerning the requirements relating to the inventor's oath or declaration and changes in applicant identity. PRESENTATION: Co-presented an overview of post-grant proceedings from the perspective of patent owners and challengers. Show less

Philadelphia Diversity Law Group (PDLG) Fellow - Legal Intern

• May 2017 - Aug 2017

LITIGATION: Participated in the Desmarais LLP Mock Trial Program; studied depositions of nine lay and expert witnesses; led the pretrial conference for defense; performed direct and cross examinations of witnesses. PATENT PROSECUTION: Reviewed inventor materials and drafted a provisional application relating to companion diagnostics. Analyzed Office Actions in US applications relating to chemical compounds and antibodies, including restriction requirements, notices to correct defects, and claim rejections under 35 U.S.C. § 102, § 103, § 112, and obviousness-type double patenting; formulated strategy for responses and drafted them. RESEARCH & REVIEW: Investigated the implications of the America Invents Act (AIA) amendments to 35 U.S.C. § 282; drafted email memorandum and prepared Powerpoint slides summarizing key findings and recommendations. Reviewed and edited provisional patent applications relating to combination therapies. Performed legal research and reviewed scientific literature to verify patent terms. Reviewed and edited patent specification for Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) filing. PRESENTATION: Presented on recent Federal Circuit Court of Appeals case law to Global Patent attorneys. Met with internal clients to discuss their inventions and goals. Show less

Legal Assistant

• Oct 2015 - Jun 2016

Assisted attorneys in editing and preparing estate planning and trust administration documents, including land court petitions, warranty deeds, health care directives, powers of attorney, short term trusts, and joint revocable trusts. Assisted attorneys in editing and preparing estate planning and trust administration documents, including land court petitions, warranty deeds, health care directives, powers of attorney, short term trusts, and joint revocable trusts.

Pre-Health Peer Advisor

• May 2013 - Sep 2015

Counseled individuals interested in pursuing a career in the 20 health fields covered by PAC services. Trained new peer advisors as part of the summer training program and regularly monitored their progress. Counseled individuals interested in pursuing a career in the 20 health fields covered by PAC services. Trained new peer advisors as part of the summer training program and regularly monitored their progress.

Research Intern

• Jan 2014 - Aug 2015

Minority Health & Health Disparities International Research Training (MHIRT) Program -Collected data, performed experiments, and conducted biomedical research in Yaoundé, Cameroon. -Wrote and presented senior thesis entitled: "Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR) in Babies Born to Cameroonian HIV-Positive Women: Identification of Possible Mechanisms Responsible for Low Birth Weight." -Collaborated with Cameroonian scientists and community members to record a song and produce a music video called "No Malaria" to support local, national, and global fundraising, research, and awareness efforts. Show less