Oct. 2006 –Present Fraser, Clemens, Martin & Miller LLC Perrysburg, Ohio
Partner and Registered Patent Attorney
· Preparation and prosecution of patent applications in various technical arts, including the mechanical, chemical, and material, arts.
. Specific examples of technology experience includes:
- Fuel Cell Technology;
- Coatings and Ink Products;
- Robotics and Robot Systems;
- Elevator Systems;
- Hospital Systems and Medical Devices;
- Battery Technology;
- Business Methods;
- Nutraceutical and Pharmaceutical Compositions and Methods;
- Solar Power Technology; and
- Automotive Products (Rubber, Plastics, Metals) and Processes.
· Preparation of legal opinions with respect to patentability, infringement and freedom to practice.
Aug. 2005 – Oct. 2006 Harness, Dickey & Pierce PLC Troy, Michigan
Associate Attorney
· Prepared and prosecuted patent applications in various technical arts, including the mechanical, chemical, material, biotech, and pharmaceutical arts.
· Assisted in preparation of legal opinions, including the areas of patentability, patent infringement and freedom to practice.
Feb. 2000 – May 2005 Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. Findlay, Ohio
Compound Development – Materials Chemist
· Developed and specified the rubber compound formulations used in all compounds for all Cooper Tire Division product lines.
· Researched and assessed new material technology and test equipment in relation to the tire and rubber industry.
Licensure
· Admitted to practice before the courts of the State of Michigan and registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Education
Aug. 2001 – May 2005 University of Toledo Toledo, Ohio
· Juris Doctor, College of Law, cum laude
- Independent Research: Review of Chinese Intellectual Property Law Applicable to the Tire & Rubber Industry.
Aug. 1996 – Dec. 1999 University of Dayton Dayton, Ohio
- Bachelor of Science. Biochemistry, Department of Chemistry,
- Publication: Chmielewski, J., Haun, M., Topmiller, K., Ward, J. and Church, K.; Amino-thiocyanation of electron rich olefins as an efficient purine and pyrimidine N-alkylation process., Synthetic Commun., 2002, 32(3).