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Philadelphia, PA

Concentration on intellectual property, including domestic and foreign patent drafting and prosecution, trademarks, patent validity and infringement analysis, and due diligence.Preparing and prosecuting patent applications in a wide variety of technology areas, among them computer software and hardware, financial technologies, virtualization technology.

Philadelphia, PA

• Focusing on U.S. and international patent prosecution, primarily in the areas of wireless communications, computer architecture, and semiconductor technologies.
• Working on the preparation and prosecution of domestic and foreign patent applications for a wide array of clients.
• Interacting with inventors and developing legal strategies that ensure their innovations receive the most comprehensive protection available.
• Drafting and prosecuting patent applications in technology areas including microelectronics, semiconductors, computer software, circuitry, integrated circuit chip packaging, electrical testing, mobile electronics.

Fishkill, NY

• Drafted and prosecuted U.S. patent applications, including applications related to computer software, microelectronics, chemical formulae, and semiconductor technologies.
• Conducted interviews with inventors to identify patentable subject matter in invention disclosures and maintained working relationships during the preparation of applications.
• Managed a team of patent engineers, including training team members to draft patent applications and respond to patent office actions.
• Reviewed, revised, and approved team members’ patent applications prior to filing.
• Continued patent preparation and prosecution responsibilities described below.

Fishkill, NY

• Drafted and prosecuted U.S. patent applications, including applications related to computer software, microelectronics, chemical formulae, and semiconductor technologies.
• Conducted interviews with inventors to identify patentable subject matter in invention disclosures and maintained working relationships during the preparation of applications.

Philadelphia, PA

• Prepared memoranda evaluating claims of innocence and likelihood of success. Ran case procedural histories.
• Researched and organized documents involved in trials, appeals, and PCR motions.

Philadelphia, PA

• Prepared litigation documents. Drafted responses to office actions. Made claim charts.Performed prior art searches. Created patent portfolios and patent trees.
• Wrote research memoranda: functionality standards for design patents, copyright misuse, contributory infringement, indemnification agreements, and proving lost profits.

Media, PA

• Submitted trademark applications to USPTO.
• Prepared presentations for clients on pharmaceutical compliance laws and anti-fraud statutes.

Upper Merion, PA

• Developed nanotechnology-derived drug formulations using fluid-bed granulation, film coating, and lyophilization.
• Performed HPLC and dissolution testing of drug formulations to ensure pharmacokinetics met qualifications for patentability.

Upper Merion, PA

• Coordinated the collection of environmental and safety data from domestic and international facilities for the 2005 Environmental, Health, and Safety Report.
• Analyzed data sets and generated reports on company compliance with numerous OSHA requirements and EPA regulations.

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Intellectual Property Law

Activities and Societies: Moot Court Board; Semi-finalist (top 10%), 2010 Internal Moot Court Competition; 2012 Saul Lefkowitz Trademark &.

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Intellectual Property

Activities and Societies: Moot Court Honor Society; Finalist (top 5%), 2010 Charles Evans Hughes Moot Court Competition;

Bachelor'S Degree, Chemical Engineering, Biology Concentration

Activities and Societies: AiChE; Treasurer, Drexel University Rugby Football ClubSenior Design Project: Biomass Gasification Plant Design

High School

Activities and Societies: Student Council, Yearbook Committee, National Honor Society