Patent Attorney
Haverstock & Owens Llp
• Conducted client disclosure meetings, and performed patentability analysis, including prior art and state of the art searches • Prepared, filed, and prosecuted patent applications, including U.S. and foreign applications, in the fields including networks, navigation technology, mobile communication devices, electronic devices, semiconductor devices, integrated circuits, touchscreen devices, audio plug-ins, synchronization technologies, collaborative e-platforms, data transfer and storage technologies, emulators, search engines, cameras, mechanical devices, nano-technology, green technology, business methods, as well as a variety of other technological areas • Prepared and filed amendments/arguments with the USPTO in response to office actions, communicated with USPTO about application process, and conducted examiner interviews • Prepared instruction letters to foreign associates in response to foreign office actions • Prepared infringement analysis, including reviewing file wrappers and potentially-infringing products • Performed patent due diligence, including tracking assignments, checking IDSs, citing prior art references, and creating and updating patent portfolio summaries • Counseled clients on intellectual property strategy matters and on developing broad patent portfolios • Supported patent litigation by drafting motions and pleadings • Prepared and reviewed license agreements and assignment agreements • Prepared and prosecuted trademark applications • Prepared and filed copyright applications