Programming in Node, React, React-Native, C++, Java, Javascript, and Ruby on Rails framework using open source libraries and tools. Developed web apps using the Ruby on Rails platform and MERN stack in the social and gaming spaces. Drafted patent applications in the firearms and emergency response industries.

Designed and built our consumer facing and landlord facing rental and payment management system using react, redux, redux-form, and node.js. Designed and implemented middleware redux stores to support react front end. Built out end to end testing for complex forms. Implemented an open source pdf stamping library as an alternative to documentSign that complies with federal electronic signature requirements.

Drafted patent portfolios that formed the bedrock of IP protection for clients. Assisted clients with defensive and offensive patent employment. Prepared appeal briefs before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and worked on Patent Office Litigation proceedings. Advised on social media infringement analysis for patent litigation. Prepared claims for offensive use in securing licenses. Prepared trademark and copyright applications for clients. Prosecuted patents in the fields of bioinformatics, video streaming technologies, medical devices, and customer relations management.Prepared patent applications from scratch in the disciplines listed above.Conducted internal prior art searches and also contracted and reviewed outside prior art searches.Instructed foreign associates in connection with prosecution in China, Sweden, Canada, Australia, Japan, France, India, Korea, and before the European Patent Office.

Prepare and prosecute domestic, PCT, and foreign patent applications in high-technology fields.Focus on software/engineering arts, encryption and cryptography, and networking.Clients have included Apple, VMware, and various high-tech start-ups.

Prepared client memos regarding usability of emerging media for commercial purposes. Prepared terms of service and end user license agreements. Advised clients on legal risks of social media.

Analyzed proprietary code to prevent open source code co-mingling; ensured open source standards compliance. Worked with all available Open Source licenses including (but not limited to): Apache, BSD, GNU GPL, and MIT.