Assist companies in aligning their patent portfolios with their business goals, and in aligning internal patent-related processes to efficiently support patent portfolio objectives, for better results at lower cost.

STRATEGIC THINKING• Developed and implemented global patent strategies to improve business results for multinational corporations• Developed global patent portfolios to support business goals • Aligned large global patent portfolio (20,000 + in force patents) with business goals• Directed patent application and maintenance to countries selected for maximum business impact• Managed in-house patent practitioners and outside counsel for effective and cost-efficient… Show more STRATEGIC THINKING• Developed and implemented global patent strategies to improve business results for multinational corporations• Developed global patent portfolios to support business goals • Aligned large global patent portfolio (20,000 + in force patents) with business goals• Directed patent application and maintenance to countries selected for maximum business impact• Managed in-house patent practitioners and outside counsel for effective and cost-efficient implementation of corporate patent strategies• Prepared and prosecuted patent applications consistent with patent and business strategies• Advised business executives on developing and using intellectual property for business objectives • Identified and managed key legal issues in business transactions to reduce legal risks and to improve transaction success• Drafted business agreements for clarity in documenting expectations and obligationsOPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE• Managed large-scale processes to identify and review inventions for protection decisions, to prepare and prosecute effective patent applications, and to identify patents for maintenance• Reduced US patent application costs by 10 – 50 % with in-house, outside, and offshore resources• Developed metrics to better measure outside counsel performance• Reduced by $1MM per year costs of non-US patent prosecution by in-sourcing select activities• Reduced by $500K + costs of non-US patent applications by centralizing tasks• Reduced by $1MM or more per year patent maintenance costs by identifying large groups of patents not meeting company objectives • Re-engineered processes to improve accuracy of information available about patent portfolio• Streamlined processes of interacting with outside counsel to speed information availability and to reduce staff processing timeAssociate General Patent Counsel (2006 – 2018)Senior Patent Counsel (2004 – 2006)Patent Counsel (2002 – 2004)Patent Attorney (2000 – 2002) Show less

Operated independent law practice guiding individuals and businesses in identifying, protecting, and profiting from their intellectual property rights.• Developed strategies for intellectual property rights focused on client’s particular circumstances and objectives.• Prepared and prosecuted patent applications on microelectronic devices, software-implemented innovations, medical apparatus, mechanical devices, and others.• Researched and advised on trademark availability to maximize… Show more Operated independent law practice guiding individuals and businesses in identifying, protecting, and profiting from their intellectual property rights.• Developed strategies for intellectual property rights focused on client’s particular circumstances and objectives.• Prepared and prosecuted patent applications on microelectronic devices, software-implemented innovations, medical apparatus, mechanical devices, and others.• Researched and advised on trademark availability to maximize value and to minimize potential conflicts.• Prepared and prosecuted trademark registrations to protect clients’ business identity.• Resolved conflicts between parties over intellectual property rights. Show less

Provided comprehensive intellectual property legal counsel in a multi-industry corporation, with primary focus on transactional work for a semiconductor / microelectronics business.

• Prepared and prosecuted patent applications on electronic circuitry.• Identified new technology to ensure freedom of use.• Counseled management on acquiring and protecting intellectual property rights.

• Prepared and prosecuted patent applications for individual and corporate clients.• Prepared and prosecuted trademark registration applications and infringement opinions.• Assisted in litigation before the U.S. International Trade Commission and State and Federal Courts.