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• Managed intellectual property portfolio of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.• Advised executive and management teams on intellectual property strategy.• Guided inventors through patent process, prepared intellectual property training, reviewed and researched invention disclosures, lead patent committee, drafted patent applications, filed trademark applications, and prepared responses to registration authorities.• Performed Patentability, Freedom to Operate (FTO), and Clearance searches.• Managed outside counsel patent prosecution by providing instructions on responses, reviewing billing, and dictating strategy.• Reviewed and negotiated licensing and development contracts for intellectual property terms.

Alexandria, Va (Telework From Norton, Ma)

• Reviewed patent applications to determine if they comply with rules and legal requirements.• Researched the patent subject matter and communicated findings on the patentability to practitioners.• Responsible for patent technology in automotive drivetrain control systems.• Lead quality enhancement meetings and presentations in unit to encourage collaboration.• Awards: Superior Achievement, Gain Share, Pendency, Peer Recognition

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

• Assisted Administrative Patent Judges in resolving ex parte appeals.• Reviewed appeal case file, conferencing with judges, and drafting written opinions.• Researched legal issues and applying court decisions in legal analysis.

Greater Boston Area

• Performed patent prosecution drafting amendments and remarks in response to patent office actions.• Responsible for Patent technology in medical and laboratory devices, robotic controls, network storage and file systems, and satellite navigation.• Researched case law for antitrust cases and trademark filings and oppositions.

Boston Ma

• Developed an intellectual property strategy for a startup automotive company specializing in hybrid systems and fleet energy management.• Worked with management and engineering staff to develop a technology roadmap.• Performed freedom to operate and patentability searches and created reports based on results.• Drafted patent applications, researched licensing opportunities, and managed outside counsel patent prosecution.

Menlo Park, Ca

• Researched market for infringement of client’s patent portfolio.• Performed infringement analysis by investigating schematics, creating claims charts, and reporting results.• Performed patent prosecution and maintenance of client portfolio.

Worcester, Ma

• Observed civil and criminal trials and hearings.• Reviewed and analyzed trial issues with judges.• Researched case law for precedent and evidentiary matters.

Juris Doctor With Distinction, Intellectual Property Concentration, Patent Law Specialization

Bachelor Of Science, Aerospace Engineering

Activities and Societies: Space Access Project, Floatn' Illini, AIAA Space Transport Design Competition