Greg Smith Email & Phone Number

Greater Chicago Area

PATENTSRepresents clients in patent portfolio management, including the procurement and prosecution of US and foreign patents and the preparation of patentability, non-infringement, product clearance, and invalidity opinions. Has done work in a variety of arts including business methods and ecommerce, pneumatic precision finishing tools, motors, and spindles; hand tools; pneumatic system components; automotive filters; agricultural equipment; sporting goods equipment; aircraft and spacecraft parts and system; computer systems and programs; nanotechnology; small appliances; automotive interiors; flooring; computer network equipment; network cable management; household cleaning products; and traffic bollards.Counsels clients in the drafting and review of patent related transactional documents, such as licensing agreements and assignments, and works with clients to perform due diligence reviews for possible IP asset purchases or corporate mergers.INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LITIGATIONRepresented a major cable/satellite set-top box manufacturer in a patent infringement lawsuit involving interactive program guides for set-top boxes.Represented various product manufacturers in patent infringement lawsuits involving auto-retracting safety knives; ultra thin mats and pads; agricultural conveyors; electronic fly traps; and hand-held pneumatic tools, including an appeal to the USCA for the Federal Circuit.Represented a patent owner in multiple patent infringement lawsuits involving interactive fuel pumps.Represented a major health club franchise owner in a trademark infringement lawsuit in the N.D. Ill.

Chicago

PATENTSRepresents clients in patent portfolio management, including the procurement and prosecution of US and foreign patents and the preparation of patentability, non-infringement, product clearance, and invalidity opinions. Has done work in a variety of arts including pneumatic precision finishing tools, motors, and spindles; hand tools; pneumatic system components; sporting goods equipment; aircraft and spacecraft parts and system; computer systems and programs; nanotechnology; small appliances; automotive interiors; flooring; computer network equipment; network cable management; household cleaning products; traffic bollards; and business methods.Counsels clients in the drafting and review of patent related transactional documents, such as licensing agreements and assignments, and works with clients to perform due diligence reviews for possible IP asset purchases or corporate mergers.INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LITIGATIONRepresents a major agricultural equipment manufacturer in a patent infringement lawsuit involving website features and functionality.Represented a major cable/satellite set-top box manufacturer in a patent infringement lawsuit involving interactive program guides for set-top boxes.Represented various product manufacturers in patent infringement lawsuits involving auto-retracting safety knives; ultra thin mats and pads; agricultural conveyors; electronic fly traps; and hand-held pneumatic tools, including an appeal to the USCA for the Federal Circuit.Represented an electronic signature service provider in a patent infringement lawsuit involving electronic signature systems.Represented a patent owner in multiple patent infringement lawsuits involving interactive fuel pumps.Represented a major brand beverage distributor in a patent infringement lawsuit involving electronic locking mechanisms for vending machines.Represented a major health club franchise owner in a trademark infringement lawsuit in the N.D. Ill.

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Bs, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Psi NROTC (Rifle Team, Drill Team) Swim Team Cheerleader

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