Experience
Advised on Patent Matters Related to Automotive Technologies
Advised in-house counsel on patent-related matters, including noninfringement and invalidity analyses of competitor patents. Prepared and prosecuted patent applications directed to variety of automotive technologies including automotive manufacturing, infotainment systems, electric vehicle (EV) charge controllers, audio systems, suspension systems and other mechanical systems.
Counsel for Agricultural Company in Federal Court and USPTO Disputes
Served as counsel for leading manufacturer of precision agricultural application systems in concurrent disputes in federal court and at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Developed, Executed Patent Filing Strategy Central to Multimillion-Dollar Acquisition for Client
Developed and executed patent filing strategy resulting in patent family that was central to multimillion-dollar acquisition by large, publicly traded fluidics systems and specialty engineered products company.
Domestic and Foreign Patent Strategy and Portfolio Management for Agricultural Equipment Company
Developed and executed domestic and foreign patent filing strategy and management of patent portfolio related to precision agricultural equipment, including the development of offensive and defensive patent filing strategies.
Patent Infringement, Invalidity Analysis Relating to Display Screen Technology
Managed patent infringement and invalidity analysis for a client in the area of display screen technology. This involved numerous design patents covering various types of display screens.
Protection of Global Footwear Company’s Intellectual Property
Represented a global company in the footwear industry regarding the maintenance of its intellectual property portfolio and the protection of its brand.