Successfully negotiated multiple domestic and international licensing technology transactions with high-profile companies, resulting in substantial revenue from royalties and past-use settlements.Oversaw outside counsel activities for preparation and prosecution of domestic and international patent applications, patent litigation, and US post-grant proceedings.Supported research and engineering groups in technology development and IP protection strategy. Provided technology acquisition support by reviewing licensing-in opportunities and conducting due diligence for acquisitions.Provided support to Finance & Accounting by conducting compliance checks on existing patent licensees to ensure accuracy and confirm compliance with contractual reporting obligations. Managed patent enforcement efforts through identification and investigation of infringing

Established and maintained a focused IP strategy through the prioritization of IP goals and management of IP budget to obtain a high-value patent portfolio. Supported research and engineering groups in technology development and IP protection strategy by working closely with product development teams to identify significant patentable subject matter and preparing invention disclosures.Provided IP support to the General Counsel and outside litigation counsel on patent matters relating to ongoing trade secret litigation.Advised client in commercial transactions and R&D agreements, both domestic and foreign.Assisted business leaders in understanding the IP positions of key competitors by regularly monitoring and conducting an analysis of the patent landscape of competitor patent portfolios.Established and implemented IP record-keeping practices and educated employees in basic IP law and procedures for safeguarding IP assets.

Secured global IP rights though preparation and prosecution of patent applications relating to medical devices, chemical compositions, bio-reactors and processes, and materials applications, including conducting examiner interviews and drafting U.S. office action responses, PCT Article 34 amendments, and instructions for responding to foreign office actions. Provided IP support to venture capital firms by evaluating patent portfolio strength and by conducting due diligence searches.Identified IP opportunities by conducting patentability and patent landscape studies to assist clients in assessing patentable subject matter.Provided product clearance support by conducting patent searches, drafting infringement analyses and freedom-to-operate (FTO) opinions and assisting clients in developing design-around strategies to avoid infringement.Advised clients in risk exposure through patent validity analysis.Provided effective litigation support by drafting winning motions and memoranda for patent litigation matters.Secured soft IP rights through prosecution of trademark applications and preparation of trademark licensing agreements.

Drafted office action responses to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and prepared instruction letters to foreign associates for responding to office actions.Drafted U.S. patent applications in the fields of chemistry, materials, and medical devices.Drafted an appeal brief before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences. Drafted patent infringement opinions and conducted due diligence research. Managed a pro bono team of summer associates in representing foreign women in their petitions for United States citizenship under the Violence Against Women Act.

Hired during summer after second year of law school to support in-house legal team. Drafted U.S. patent applications and responses to office actions relating to medical devices, such as fluoropolymer-based balloon catheters. Conducted document review and research to support ongoing patent litigation relating to fluoropolymer-based vascular medical device.Researched and wrote memoranda regarding claim construction.Maximized efficiency and reduced attorney workload by serving as a patent liaison between in-house patent attorneys and engineering teams. Conducted research relating to the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Established database for patents to establish company-wide consistency of technical terminology.

Developed product and process characterization systems to improve quality and reduce manufacturing costs. Researched and developed next generation products. Analyzed process data to ensure process stability and consistent product output. Provided advice and feedback to upstream and downstream partners to ensure product quality. Supervised and trained manufacturing associates. Developed and validated manufacturing processes for GORE-TEX® filters, TENARA®architectural fabrics, RASTEX® fibers, and GLIDE® dental products.