Patent Attorney licensed to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.Drafting, filing and prosecution of patent applications in the fields of chemical, biological, mechanical, fibers, battery separators, nanotechnology, textiles and fuel cells (US and PCT). Managing foreign associates in the prosecution of patent applications. Drafting, filing and prosecuting trademark applications (US, Madrid Protocol and non MP countries). Managing foreign associates in the prosecution of trademark applications. Participation in patent infringement evaluations and litigation. Participating in trademark oppositions and cancellations before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) of the United Stated Trademark Office. Participating in intellectual property litigation matters pending in the United States Federal Courts. Conducting, compiling and evaluating due diligence, infringement, freedom to operate and patentability opinions. Drafting and negotiating nondisclosure, joint development and technology licensing agreements. My community involvement in the Charlotte region is extensive and includes participation in the Charlotte Biotechnology Conference, the Charlotte Venture Challenge (formerly the Five Ventures Competition) where I have acted as an adviser, judge and a panel member, and Habitat for Humanity. I have also helped to foster the development of the mechanical, nanotechnology, biotechnology and medical device sectors through participation in local advisory and focus groups.Licensed attorney in Kansas, Missouri, North Carolina and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.Specialties: Experience with patent preparation, patent prosecution, patent litigation, trademark prosecution, trademark litigation, and copyright litigation.