Michael Specht Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Intellectual property attorney specializing in patent strategy, prosecution, and litigation - PTAB and District Court. Currently head of Sterne Kessler's Electrical Practice Group - one of the largest electronics patent groups within the industry with over 60 attorneys, patent agents and technical specialists, most of whom have advanced engineering degrees and/or significant industry experience. Formerly co-chair of firm's industry-leading PTAB practice, which has been recognized as the top PTAB practice an unprecedented four times. Primary areas of technical experience include telecommunications, wireless communications, networking, automotive technologies, identification technologies, software, e-commerce and Internet applications, climate technologies and standard essential patents. Additionally, work with business leaders to develop and implement intellectual property management plans to add shareholder value for their companies - particularly early and mid-stage companies.

Co-founded and served as General Counsel for company providing high speed internet, telecommunications services, and a co-branded e-commerce "online neighborhood" website to residents of apartment complexes.As chief technical officer designed and implemented the network architecture to provide high speed Internet services, and designed and oversaw the development of the e-commerce "online neighborhood" that was co-branded for apartment owners.

Served as Sr. Engineer in the Common Carrier Bureau.Developed and analyzed policy positions and rulemakings related to telecom network services and reliability.

Developed telecom network technical requirements related to SS7.Developed nationwide network performance studies.Conducted risk analysis on telecom networks.Assisted in the management of SS7 product development.

J.D., Law

Msee, Electrical Engineering

Bsee, Electrical Engineering & Applied Physics