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My practice focuses on intellectual property litigation, as well as counseling clients on a broad range of intellectual property issues. My 10 years of experience as an engineer and as a named inventor on United States patents provide him with a unique perspective on the issues facing his clients.I am experienced in counseling clients on non-competition, trade secrets, non-solicitation and employee raiding issues. I have litigated matters involving employment agreements, covenants not-to-compete, and trade secrets in many different state and federal courts.I have successfully litigated unfair competition matters in federal court.My patent litigation experience involves a wide range of technologies, including wireless email, bone screws, tire design, lighting and electrical products, automotive components, and chemical compounds. I have also represented clients in trademark matters, including opposition proceedings and infringement actions.I also counsel clients on intellectual property issues associated with mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions.AdmittedOhio U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal CircuitEducationThe University of Akron (J.D. cum laude 1995; Environmental Moot Court; Trial Team; Law Review); Ohio University (B.S.Ch.E. 1984)

Listed skills include Intellectual Property, Patents, Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets, and 8 others.