Bodkin IP, LLC is a patent research consulting firm that partners with attorneys, corporate officers, surgeons, start-ups and inventors to strengthen patents and support the evolution of product design. We offer a comprehensive level of services in medtech and the mechanical arts:• Patentability • Infringement (Freedom to Operate)• Validity • State of the Art• Collection• Novelty• Patent landscapes• Patent monitoring• Third Party SubmissionsWe use proven patent searching techniques and tools to find the best references, and we are committed to the highest standards. Our specially designed methodologies increase the likelihood of finding the best references first, cutting down on search time and staying within your budget. We partner with our clients and key stakeholders in the process to create a customized experience usually found only in in-house teams.

Creating a platform to connect misophonia sufferers with each other and take the relationships into real life, be it as friends, local groups, roommates or romantic partners. The site also aims to be a central place where one can find reviews by other miso sufferers about various products that can help misophones reduce the triggers in their life for a calmer, more positive environment.

The Patent Olympiad is a prior art searching contest having its very first event September 2018. It will be a fun challenge in which patent searchers (new and experienced) will try their skills for a chance to win a prestigious prize, be counted amongst the world’s best patent searchers and be an ambassador for the profession! The Patent Olympiad Organizing Team consists of four enthusiastic patent information professionals spread over the globe who want to bring recognition to the profession and show the world how much fun it can be!

Volunteer position for ISBQPIP, the International Standards Board for Qualified Patent Information Professionals.The aim of certification of patent information professionals is:- to set professional standards- to give a kind of quality assurance (although as with any examination there is no guarantee that all who pass have the desired quality level)- to get recognition of the profession, and thereby maybe make it more attractive

NuVasive is a leading medical device company focused on minimally invasive spine surgery, implants and instruments.Managed the patent research function for the company’s entire patent portfolio, as well as provided support for patent litigation and acquisitions.• Developed and implemented a patent research workflow integrated with product development including types of projects specifically tailored to a speedy innovation cycle.• Created a database of over 500 patent searches, increasing the efficiency of the patent function and providing immediate access and visibility to existing results.• Performed freedom-to-operate, invalidity, patentability, state-of-the-art and accelerated examination searches supporting the company’s IP team and R&D departments, tripling the yearly value of services provided. Handled dedicated budget with no deadline misses.• Managed outsourcing of projects by selecting a trusted bench of outside partners and maintaining a rigorous quality control.• Performed due-diligence in acquisitions ($80M and $380M public).• Provided competitive intelligence with analytics and on-going patent alerts.• Interacted with the in-house IP team, design engineers, surgeon inventors, outside law firms and patent research firms. • Created and conducted trainings for patent attorneys and engineers.• Trained and managed the company’s patent research interns and staff.

NuVasive is a leading medical device company focused on minimally invasive spine surgery, implants and instruments.Provided continuous patent research support for the company’s ongoing patent litigation. • Performed invalidity searches to support outside counsel.• Conducted in-depth non-patent literature searches at various libraries, including at the Library of Congress, National Library of Medicine, Wellcome Library, The Royal College of Surgeons Library, Dittrick Medical History Center.

DeMarcoIP is a full service patent research firm covering all technologies.• Conducted prior art, patentability, collection, state-of-the-art, infringement, FTO, invalidity and accelerated examination searches at the USPTO using WEST and EAST databases.• Performed non-patent literature research for high value invalidity projects.

PatPro is a patent search firm covering all technologies.• Developed extensive patent research skills in diverse technological fields becoming the firm’s lead researcher in areas of medicine, tools, shoes, apparel, textiles, refrigeration, power plants, locks, television, interactive video distribution systems, printing, imaging, optics, measuring/testing, semiconductors, illumination, package making, fluid handling.• Regularly interacted and interviewed patent examiners to confirm search strategies.