Oct. 2006 –Present     Fraser, Clemens, Martin & Miller LLC     Perrysburg, Ohio

Senior Associate/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.