Brett S.
Intellectual Property Attorney
I am a registered patent attorney and trademark and copyright attorney with over 20 years experience both in the corporate and law firm environment representing clients ranging from individuals to large corporations. I have experience in prosecuting patents, trademarks and copyrights; managing outside patent counsel with U.S. and foreign prosecution work; determining which inventions require protection; monitoring third party patents and applications, providing right to use opinions; supporting IP litigation; analyzing products of third parties for enforcing intellectual property rights; negotiating joint development and confidentiality agreements; and counseling management on intellectual property matters. I have provided legal services for large corporations including Honda, Maytag (Hoover division), Diebold, Boeing, Lenovo, and TRW as well as small businesses and individuals. Specialties: Technologies experience: ATM, Flat panel display, encryption technology, software, RFID tags, navigation systems, amplifiers, circuit breakers, microcontrollers, moisture sensors, electroluminescent lights, floor care appliances, air bag systems, steering systems, keyless entry systems, seat belts, power (seats, doors, windows), vehicle lights, audio systems, engines, exhaust systems, HVAC systems, battery charging systems, molding processes, recreational vehicles, water softener systems, and fire detection systems.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $15k
$1.1k in the last 6 months
Across 16 contracts
Across 373 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 4% in Technical Writing worldwide
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