I graduated Cum Laude from Clemson University in May 2012 after earning a B.S. in Materials Science (with a minor in Chemistry). I then graduated from the University of Notre Dame’s Master of Science in Patent Law program, earning an M.S. in Patent Law in May 2013.My research focuses have included the fields of electrochemistry, textiles, and materials physics. Specifically, my research and lab work has dealt with lithium-ion battery engineering, polymer synthesis, optical fiber processing, fabric dyeing, fabric physical testing, yarn/fabric wicking rate analysis.I have worked as a Patent Agent at Hulsey, P.C., where I was able to demonstrate daily high proficiency in applying my training and experience from broad areas of engineering and science. I have also worked as a patent analyst and associate project manager for CPA Global and Techson IP, where I utilized my engineering and science background to perform various types of patent searches.My responsibilities while working in the intellectual property sector have included preparing provisional patent applications, preparing non-provisional patent applications, preparing design patent applications, responding to office actions from the USPTO, providing instructions to foreign associates for foreign prosecution matters, conducting patent searches primarily for patenting, freedom-to-operate, invalidity, and clearance purposes, filing documents with the USPTO, and managing client projects. My areas of focus include chemistry, materials science, mechanical systems, business methods, computers and software, and consumer goods.More recently, in addition to my patent work, I have gained hands on experience in a startup where I have gained essential new business skills and have understood the landscape of how a business is created and grows. Through my startup work, I have studied modalities to improve mental health and created protocols that can be applied in workplaces.
