Registered professional engineer with over 35 years of experience in academic research, teaching and consulting. A PhD in biological and agricultural engineering. Assists with relevant research and in patent preparation and prosecution. Bio
25 years experience in intellectual property law. Provides representation at both trial and appellate court levels, and includes multi-party proceedings in the Patent and Trademark Office. Concentrates primarily in telecommunications, networking, computer technology, and software. Bio
Full time litigator with 15 years experience; represents clients in patent, trademark, copyright, trade secrets and related disputes in courts throughout US. Also advises on managing intellectual property assets and serves as adjunct professor teaching intellectual property litigation. Bio
Associate attorney focusing on patent preparation and prosecution, patentability and freedom to operate searches, and coordinating foreign patent prosecution. Degree from the University of Notre Dame. Technology experience such as telecommunications, avionics, wireless lighting systems, and computer software.
Written and prosecuted over 1000 patent applications. 35 years of experience in all areas of intellectual property. Has argued numerous patent cases before the United States Court of Appeals. Is a member of the American Intellectual Property Law Association.
Electrical Engineer for 15 years, designed digital circuits including SPARC® and PowerPC® processors, memory controllers, video, data acquisition and communications systems, and software. Extensive patent experience in telecommunications, semiconductors, robotics, and processor architecture. Bio
Focuses on litigation involving patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets, as well as related issues. Strong background in chemistry, mathematics and computer science. Holds a master’s in chemistry in addition to law degree. Bio
Over 14 years of industry experience in software engineering and telecommunications. Specializes in software and telecommunications systems, as well as mechanical systems. Experienced in patent preparation, prosecution, trademarks, copyrights, and non-infringement opinions.
Extensive experience in patent preparation, prosecution, and freedom-to-practice/clearance opinions for mechanical, electromechanical and computer related arts. Analyzes and communicates the business implications of patent law. Bio
Substantial technical background in electrical and computer engineering, including digital systems design, telecommunications, and software development. Specializes in patent preparation, prosecution, and invalidity/non-infringement, and provides counsel in all areas of IP.
Has prepared and prosecuted a wide variety of patent, trademark and copyright cases. Clients range from Fortune 500 corporations to individuals. Specializes in mechanical, electrical and biomedical technology protection.
Holds a Ph.D. in Astrophysics. Worked for several years as an engineer at IBM and Nortel Networks. Currently registered to practice before the USPTO and in Massachusetts. Practice area focuses on electrical and communication technologies. J.D. from Boston College Law School, cum laude.
Extensive background in systems engineering and fiber optics. Holds a master’s of science in electrical engineering. Nearly a decade of patent preparation and prosecution experience, with particular emphasis in the telecommunications industry. Bio
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