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Chicago, Il, Us

Champaign, Illinois, United States

Expertise includes all aspects of patent operation including preparation and prosecution of patent applications in the US and internationally - from innovation through issuance and after; patent-related and licensing issues for inventors, in-house counsel, and business stakeholders; IP training for innovators; infringement opinions, portfolio analysis and management. Patent areas include: telecommunication and healthcare related devices, systems, and software (e.g., apps, internal and external network communications), big data analysis, advertising, circuits and microprocessors, e-commerce, GPS and navigational devices, information technologies, lasers and opto-electronics, nanotechnology, semiconductor fabrication/processing and devices, solar devices, AI, automotive, and business methods.

Greater Chicago Area

Responsible for overseeing patent operations (preparation and prosecution in the US and internationally of patents at all stages - from innovation through issuance and after), overseeing outside counsel, providing technical and legal guidance to inventors, in-house counsel, and other business stakeholders, providing guidance on licensing issues (e.g., guidance on ownership, indemnification), providing patent training for innovators, rendering infringement opinions, management of US and international patent portfolio, and providing internal business and technical counseling for patent-related issues at Verizon Wireless/Verizon. Patent areas include telecommunication and healthcare related devices, systems, and software (e.g., apps, internal and external network communications), big data analysis, advertising, and business methods.

Prepared and prosecuted U.S. and foreign patent applications for telecommunication systems, devices, and applications. Supervised outside counsel in the U.S., Europe and Asia.Drafted and prosecuted patent applications in the US and around the world. Managed Applied Technology Government and Public Safety patent portfolio. Interacted with asset and business managers for managing various patent portfolios.Provided legal counsel for evaluation of inventions, interacted with technical specialists, asset and business managers to build portfolio. Analyzed and summarized current CAFC case law for applicability to patent operations group.

Prepared and prosecuted patent applications for electrical and mechanical devices and systems including information technology systems, communication systems, electrical and optical connectors, and MEMS devices. Prepared and reviewed clearance opinions for electrical and mechanical devices and systems including information technology systems, communication systems, and electrical connectors.Supervised outside counsel in the U.S., Europe, and China.Reviewed and revised joint development agreement. Managed intelligent communication systems and devices portfolio

Prepared and prosecuted patent applications for electrical and mechanical devices and systems in the US and foreign countries for individual inventors, small companies, large corporations, and universities, including patent applications for semiconductor and other electronic devices and systems, semiconductor device fabrication and processing equipment, visible and near-IR materials and structures including transistors, lasers, photodiodes, quantum devices, and MEMS devices, LCDs and other displays, computer hardware and software, and electromagnetic systems and devices such as antennas, communication devices and systems, amplifiers, and tuners. Drafted 100+ patent applications. Prosecuted 1000+ patent applications from initial filing through post-issuance filings. Interviewed and advised inventors in conjunction with preparation and prosecution of patent applications. Advised in-house counsel regarding patent-related issues specific to business objectives. Supervised outside counsel in the US, Europe, Japan, Korea, India, and China regarding continuing prosecution of foreign patent applications.Drafted and reviewed infringement opinions for LCDs and semiconductor device fabrication and processing equipment. Supervised and mentored multiple associates and patent agents. Created and presented seminars to associates on patent prosecution basics. Created and presented seminars to clients on current CAFC opinions and their effect on patent prosecution. Conducted telephonic and personal interviews with patent examiners to procure allowances for patent applications.

Jd, Law

Ms/Ph.D., Physics/Ee

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Ms, Ee

Bs/Bs, Ee/Physics

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