I have 40 years of experience in intellectual property law. The first 13 years included IP litigation and patent and trademark preparation and prosecution. The last 20+ years have involved primarily patent and trademark preparation, prosecution, and opinion work, including ex parte reexamination. Technical areas of experience include patent preparation and prosecution in the areas of chemical compositions and methods, materials, chemical and physical vapor deposition techniques (including fuel cell electrodes), drilling fluids, fuels, including Fischer-Tropsch derived fuels and "green" fuels, such as biomass-derived fuels, drilling equipment, catalysts, liquid crystals, biomaterials, including dental filling materials, and mechanical devices, including medical devices, and medical materials (e.g., contrast solutions and the like). Recent experience includes prosecuting a substantial number patent applications related to semiconductors and semiconductor processing, as well as patent applications related to photon engines and methods of use, GPS systems and methods of use, wireless multimedia systems and methods of use, and osmotic water purification and power systems. Creation and perfection of security interests in intellectual property. [THIS WEB PAGE MAY CONSTITUTE ATTORNEY ADVERTISEMENT]