Erin B. Knight, J.D., Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Patent AttorneyADMISSIONS: USPTO (2012); Texas (2024)EXPERTISE: Mechanical ArtsMedical Devices (Surgical tools, Fluidic systems, Mechanical drug delivery devices, Nerve stimulation devices, Therapeutic implants, Optical systems, Biological laboratory equipment). High-tech Manufacturing (Metalworking machinery, Laser-based manufacturing systems, Nano-manufacturing equipment). Energy (Oil & gas equipment, Clean energy systems, Fuel systems).Automated Agriculture (Harvesting equipment, Data collection).Consumer Products (Apparel, Beverage products, Photography equipment, Furniture).Minimal experience with Software Arts (Digital health, Internet, Business methods). EXPERIENCE:Draft utility patent applications for U.S. and international (PCT) filings.Prosecute utility patent applications before the USPTO.Perform freedom to operate (FTO) analyses.Perform patent landscape analyses. Perform patent-related due diligence reviews.Perform novelty searches and prepare patentability analyses. Develop and manage patent portfolios.Collaborate with CAD drafters to prepare formal figures for patent applications.Collaborate with foreign attorneys regarding foreign and domestic patent prosecution matters.Supervise junior Technology Specialists and Associates in patent prosecution matters. Minimal experience with design patent applications.OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS:Recruit candidates at STEM career fairs and national conferences for Technology Specialist role. Interview candidates for Technology Specialist and prosecution Associate roles.Mentor junior Technology Specialists and prosecution Associates.Develop training materials for and train new Technology Specialists and Associates.Support diversity initiatives and women’s initiatives.School of Fish instructor.

Austin, Tx, Us

Wrote peer-reviewed research publications for scientific journals.Maintained laboratory Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) documentation and laboratory protocol documentation.

Austin, Tx, Us

Performed experiments to characterize cellular mechanical properties and cell motility as a function of mechanical environment and disease progression in cancer. Wrote computational program codes for analyzing data and simulating models. Wrote peer-reviewed research publications for scientific journals.Presented research orally at national conferences. Wrote extensive portions of grant proposals and reviewed manuscripts for publication. Purchased laboratory equipment and monitored laboratory budgets. Trained new students in laboratory techniques and supervised undergraduate laboratory assistants.Maintained laboratory EHS documentation and laboratory protocol documentation.

Austin, Tx, Us

Global Enterprise for Micro-mechanics and Molecular Medicine program.Demonstrated and explained confocal microscopy techniques to visiting scientists and students for two-week residential program held at The University of Texas at Austin.

Austin, Tx, Us

Held discussion sections and office hours, reviewed exams, and graded assignments for undergraduate courses in Transport Phenomena and Computational Biomechanics.

Austin, Tx, Us

Texas Research Experience (TREX) program, UT-Austin College of Engineering.Developed research project for undergraduate student, trained student in laboratory techniques, supervised student performance and progress, and mentored student for one-year program held at The University of Texas at Austin.

Durham, North Carolina, Us

Edited technical manuscripts written by non-native English speakers for compliance with English language, readability, and grammar.

Santa Clara, Ca, Us

Served as division project manager for electronic Engineering Change Order (ECO) process related to assembly and testing of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Reviewed ECOs for content and relevance. Edited overseas-requested ECOs for English language. Routed ECOs to appropriate technical reviewers.Implemented customer-requested changes to ECO process with a focus on cycle time.

Santa Clara, Ca, Us

Contained and resolved problems related to assembly and testing of semiconductor manufacturing equipment via defect prevention teams and root cause analyses. Implemented changes to products, CAD drawings, and work instructions via ECOs. Resolved assembly problems by creating work instructions, addressing supplier notifications, performing assembly audits, and monitoring material requirements. Addressed safety issues related to product safety, occupational hazards, and accidents.

Ann Arbor, Michigan, Us

NASA Summer Institute for Undergraduates program.Instructed classes in technical communication, coordinated student research projects, scheduled events, and created documents for residential program held at University of Michigan—Ann Arbor.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Summers of 1998, 1999, and 2000.

Port Washington, New York, Us

J.D.

Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering

M.S.E., Biomedical Engineering

B.S.E., Mechanical Engineering

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