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Patent attorney with substantial law firm and in-house experience. Particular experience in creating and implementing intellectual property strategies for valuable product lines. Proficient in every aspect of IP practice, including creating and managing patent portfolios, conducting infringement risk assessments, strategic counseling, trademark clearances, negotiating IP agreements, conducting due diligence investigations, and managing infringement litigation and global post-grant proceedings. Focused particularly on aligning all aspects of the IP practice with business goals.- Created an IP department, from the ground up, at a major business. Tasks included purchasing an IP portfolio management system, hiring staff, training business employees, and implementing an IP strategy aligned with overall business objectives. Grew the patent portfolio from a handful of patents to thousands of world-wide matters.- Proven track record of aggressively protecting franchise products. - Managed all aspects of patent litigation for multiple businesses, including selecting and directing trial counsel, managing litigation budgets, and negotiating acceptable resolutions.- Negotiated and drafted various types of agreements with universities and other entities, including license, technology transfer, settlement, consulting, and non-disclosure agreements.- Created and directed cross-functional teams to expand critical patent portfolios.- Created a process within the commercial teams for identifying opportunities to limit competitors’ options.Substantial pro bono practice focusing on landlord-tenant, family law, and consumer rights litigation.

Listed skills include Patents, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, and 19 others.