John William Stader Email & Phone Number

Louisville, Kentucky Area

Manage and oversee Worldwide IP activities for Appliances and Lighting business segments as part of a $156 billion corporation. Instrumental in designing and implementing an IP filing strategy resulting in an 8X increase in invention disclosures and patent applications filed while reducing cycle time and costs. Developed and implemented a strategy to improve patent quality. Designed and implemented a patent clearance/freedom to operate process which resulted in almost total reduction of patent litigation. Designed and implemented a landscape process to develop world-class patent portfolio. Manage and coordinate trademark docket including providing opinions and freedom to use.

Prepared and prosecuted patent applications for industrial equipment. Advised and rendered opinions on infringement and patent validity issues. Areas of expertise included: mechanical and electro-mechanical systems. Drafted confidentiality and licensing agreements. Prepared documents for patent litigation. Supervised outside counsel concerning patent litigation matters. Prepared and prosecuted trademark applications before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and foreign trademark organizations. Analyzed patent portfolio of various companies.

Prepared and prosecuted patent applications, trademark applications (state and federal) and copyright registrations. Advised and rendered opinion on infringement questions and related matters. Areas of expertise included: Aircraft and other DOD technologies, composite materials, structures, mechanical and electro-mechanical patent preparation and prosecution.

Personally negotiated and managed complex contracts and modifications valued at $167 million for telecommunications and electronics systems. Received Air Force Commendation Medal (1990). Held secret level clearance.

Jd, Law

Mba

Bs, Mechanical Engineering