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As an intellectual property attorney, I am driven by providing trusted advice, and working with clients—from startup entrepreneurs to teams of engineers at Fortune 500 companies. I enjoy helping my clients to better understand the continually changing legal landscape, offering proactive guidance for protecting their patent portfolios, and giving them the peace of mind that their intellectual property assets are secure. While my over 20 years of experience is varied, my particular area focus is in the areas of technology, including: electrical, electronic and computer software technologies including, optical and wireless communication systems, computers, computer software, communication system protocols, microwave systems and components, optical barcode scanners, fiber optic systems and semiconductor devices.I also specialize in partnering with foreign attorneys and businesses throughout Europe and Asia, helping to facilitate their IP needs in the United States. In fact, we have assisted Japanese businesses for over 20 years and this practice has evolved into a dedicated specialty group. Our first-hand experience with the cost and competitive pressures faced by our foreign clients allows us to deliver IP services to them with tremendous speed, and a high level of service.Admissions:I am registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and is a member of the bar of Pennsylvania. I am also admitted to appear before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.Specialties: - Skilled in drafting and negotiating patent licensing agreements, agreements of sale, confidentiality agreements, and non-disclosure agreements. - Experienced in performing due diligence, patentability, validity, and state-of-the-art analyses and opinions. - Counsel in foreign intellectual property matters and is well versed in the international regulations of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).

Listed skills include Intellectual Property, Patents, Patentability, Licensing, and 13 others.