Experienced attorney with focus in intellectual property living in Saint Louis, MO. My core practice involves (i) the acquisition, management, and policing/enforcement of intellectual property (patents, trademarks, copyrights), and (ii) brand building through intellectual property. I am a registered patent attorney before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and licensed to practice law in both Maryland and Missouri, with experience helping start-up companies stabilize and bolster their internal legal processes. Before becoming an attorney I was a patent examiner at the USPTO for several years, using my Electrical Engineering degree to examine patents in a variety of technology areas. Well regarded for my ability to communicate with engineering/R+D teams, inventors, in-house/outside/foreign counsel, and inter-company teams. Intellectual Property Specialties: patent prosecution; trademark clearance and patentability searching; copyright acquisition; managing IP portfolios, and working with in-house/outside/foreign counsel.In-House Counsel Specialties: comprehensive legal analysis and advice; contracts; negotiations; and inter-department communication and training regarding legal issues.I am always open to exploring new and exciting opportunities and building relationships.
Listed skills include Legal Writing, Patent Law, Intellectual Property, Research, and 5 others.