I routinely work on the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, as well as enforcing and defending intellectual property in litigation. I counsel clients ranging from a Fortune 500 company to individual inventors, however most of my clients are middle-market companies. I've drafted patents relating to semi-conductor circuitry and fabrication, RF antenna systems, explosive detection systems, high-speed electrical networks, weapons and missile systems, propulsion systems, spacecraft electrical networks, tractor-trailers, and various mechanical devices, amongst many others. I also provide patentability, right-to-use, and infringement opinions and counsel to clients on how to use their Intellectual Property rights to maximize their position in the marketplace.I keep an active international intellectual property practice. I've counseled companies from around the world on United States patent and trademark law and have clients from the United Kingdom and Australia. I've been lead counsel in federal patent infringement suits and assisted in other aspects of federal patent litigation, namely research and drafting related to claims construction hearings, as well as assisted in adversarial proceedings before the United States Patent and Trademark Office for Inter Partes Review proceedings.I'm admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Ohio, the Supreme Court of Florida, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio and the United States Patent and Trademark Office.Juris Doctor from the University of Akron School of Law.Bachelor of Science in Biological and Agricultural Engineering from The University of Florida.

Representative Arts & Patent Applications: • Electrical / Computer: Multiple channel sound system using multi-speaker arrays; cellular phone enabled emergency tracker; Menu driven radio frequency selection system for ethnically based broadcasts; Apparatus and method for use with novice drivers for preventing excessive speed:• Medical Devices: Endotracheal tube anti-disconnect system; Apparatus and method for ice water immersion therapy; Medical treatment garment with two-way zippered access to patient ports; heat transfer garment for cooling; • Mechanical: Assisting device for wheel lug bolt installation and kit thereof; Reusable aftermarket particulate collection member for otherwise conventional consumer floor vacuum cleaners; Erosion control silt tube handling device; Home audio mounting system having thematic designed support housing; variable resistance wheel; apparatus for distributing animal bedding;• Chemical: Method of sensor conditioning for improving signal output stability for mixed gas measurements; method for improving performance and longevity of solid electrolyte gas sensor; Lambda sensor structure with improved sensitivity; • Drafted over 50 responses to Office Actions in patent applications, more specifically patent office actions overcoming rejections based on 35 USC 112, 35 USC 102(a-e), and 35 USC 103(a) [arguing nonobviousness under post-KSR analysis].• Authored responses to Office Actions for trademark applications, more specifically overcoming rejections and objections based on likelihood of confusion and being merely descriptive. Any available sources that could be used were utilized in overcoming these rejections, such as various internet searches to trademark index searching• Conducted numerous patentability and freedom to use searches and drafted their respective opinions.

• Drafted under attorney supervision extensive legal pleadings and memorandums for supervisors and opposing counsel for a variety of topics including: a Northern District of Ohio complaint for wrongful denial of disability benefits under ERISA, a mass tort complaint for toxic air emissions in West Virginia, a Middle District of Florida complaint for fraudulent misrepresentation, negligent misrepresentation, violations of FL Statutes, breach of good faith and fair dealing and foreclosure, a motion to dismiss Defendants’ counterclaim of fraudulent misrepresentation, frivolous lawsuit, libel, Violation of 28 U.S.C. §1927, and Violation of Fla. Stat. 57.105, a motion to strike Defendant’s affidavit, a memorandum in support of plaintiff’s position as well as a memorandum in opposition of Defendant’s memorandum in support of Defendant’s position in an action for wrongful denial of disability benefits under ERISA, numerous interrogatories and affidavits, a confidential settlement agreement, a mediation position paper, deposition preparation papers and deposition summaries, a federal case management preparation paper and summary, and tolling agreements.• Enhanced substantive legal experience by actively participating in a federal case management conference in the Northern District of Ohio based on violations of ERISA, corresponding with opposing corporate counsel on many cases, as well as filing federal pleadings that I prepared using CM/ECF filings and tracking the dockets using PACER and filing the state pleadings with the appropriate local court.• Researched a variety of legal issues relating to a civil litigation firm including: Ohio family law and domestic relations court matters, federal EPA rules and regulations as well as state environmental protections rules, regulations and permits, setting up a Florida corporation with the Florida secretary of state, Ohio zoning rules and procedures, and Ohio debtor’s rights

• Provided input to Judge Stormer when prompted and actively participated in her courtroom during daily hearings and criminal call days by assisting the courtroom with document presentation, immediate research, and answering attorney follow up questions.• Conducted independent research on issues of law presented to the court in complex state civil and criminal matters such as, sentencing recommendations under Ohio RICO laws, awarding custody when a parent may be unfit, and complex contractual issues based on fraudulent representation.• Gleaned knowledge as to the intricacies of Ohio’s general jurisdiction court system and procedure by watching other Judges’ trials and hearings, learning the filing system, and interacting with court personnel.

Developed a ballast calculating program for full round, half- round and rectangular risers. Designed a fully functioning pipeline/trough system that was implemented through federal EQIP funding.Maintained and updated all FL-Standard CAD Drawings in MicroStation and AutoCAD.Drew the Aerial, Location, Topographic, Hydrographic, and Soil maps for numerous Wetland Restoration Projects and Emergency Watershed Projects with ArcGIS software.

Manager of roughly 8 employees per shift. Handled all affairs concerning the operation of a small town hardware store. Invoicing, Receiving, Stocking, Inventory, Daily Accounting.