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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.
• 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