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Intellectual Property Law: Trademarks, Tradenames, Unfair Competion, Patents, Trade Secrets, Copyrights

Managed patents, trademarks, trade secrets and copyrights on a worldwide basis with a portfolio of 4,000+ patents & trademarks,IP enforcement, licensing and litigation management.

A $9 Billion leading manufacturer of brand-name home products with domestic and international subsidiaries including: Behr Process, Masterchem Industries, Delta Faucet, Hansgrohe, Watkins Manufacturing, Arrow Fastener, and Milgard Manufacturing. Intellectual Property

Mined and managed IP assets on a worldwide basis as primary IP counsel for multiple large domestic and international subsidiaries. Managed portfolio of 2,000+ domestic and international trademarks applications / registrations and 2,000+ patent applications / Patents. Provided counseling on IP issues.* Averted over $100 Million in potential damages by managing the defense and resolution of a high profile false patent marking lawsuit without significant outside counsel fees.* Negotiated settlement of complex trademark action by a major paint competitor that allowed the continued strategic operation of brand-name paint selection kiosks throughout Canada. * Increased luggage rack business by 50+% as a direct result of strategic acquisition of breakthrough luggage rack designs and patent rights from competitor driven out of business after losing a patent infringement lawsuit. o Successfully directed and negotiated settlement of related successor liability lawsuit.* Appointed by General Counsel to remain as primary IP Counsel for divested company ensuring smooth transition of sale.o Engaged in selection of outside counsel replacement.* Supervised and managed successful trademark and patent infringement litigation enforcing utility and design patents as well as enforcing trademark rights against spa competitors protecting important house trademark and new product developments.Patent Counsel* Consistently awarded highest rating in conducting IP seminars promoting the strategic importance of IP throughout Masco companies and Masco Corporate. o Collaborated with IP team to create innovative and effective seminar content.* Directed and negotiated purchase of pioneering patent on computer controlled scanner radio from competitor and managed successful litigation for infringement of this patent against major manufacturer / retailer, while defending anti-trust counterclaim.

Developed invention disclosures and drafted, filed and prosecuted patent and trademark applications. Technology included digital electronics, and optical character recognition systems.* Rendered patent infringement and validity opinions.* Drafted and negotiated licensing agreements.

* Intensive patent training and patent searching program.* Conducted patent validity search that resulted in invalidating pioneering ENIAC patent on computers asserted against the entire computer industry.

Jd, Law

Activities and Societies: President Student Pantent Law Assn

Bs, Electrical Engineering