Intellectual Property & Patents Expert Witness | California

Expert Qualifications

This expert has over 40 years of experience in the patent field. He spent 33 years in the USPTO starting as a patent examiner and working his way through the ranks to become the Commissioner for Patents in March 2000. After retirement from government service, this expert was the executive advisor at the intellectual property law firm of Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch LLP. His practice included advising clients on USPTO practices and procedures and acting as an expert witness in numerous patent litigations. He has testifed in U.S. District courts as an expert witness on several occasions. Recently, he has formed his own consulting practice continuing work as a patent consultant and expert witness.

Bio Snapshot

Location: CA

BS, Engineering Mechanics, Pennsylvania State University

Former, Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property, USPTO

Former, Commissioner for Patents, USPTO

Former, Executive Advisor, Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch LLP

Current, Owner, an Intellectual Property Advisory

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