I am a patent attorney with more than 20 years of experience helping companies of all sizes obtain and protect their intellectual property rights. My practice focuses on preparing and prosecuting patent applications; preparing freedom to practice (non-infringement/patent invalidity) opinions; and preparing license agreements.My technical specialties include numerous aspects of solid-state and semiconductor devices and manufacturing, automotive technologies, telecommunications and satellite communications systems, computer and internet hardware, aircraft systems, and medical devices (including surgical systems and imaging).Before transitioning to a career as a patent lawyer, I worked as an engineer designing, developing, and testing automotive safety equipment and vehicle components for General Motors and Lear Corporation. My previous experience also includes troubleshooting and solving system operational errors and faults, as well as designing new maintenance equipment and methods for Quasar Industries. My engineering background allows me to offer a broad understanding of multiple technology fields ranging from electrical to mechanical and computer engineering.
Listed skills include Patent Prosecution, Trademark Prosecution, Research, Trade Secrets, and 21 others.