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DAVID
LEWIS, PH.D.
JENNIFER A. HAYNES, PH.D. - BIOTECHNOLOGY
SUMMARY
9 plus years experience as a Patent Agent in-house and in law firms working for a wide variety of biotechnology clients on cutting edge and inventive concepts. Worked as a team player analyzing data, identifying the inventive concept from the data, writing the patent application and prosecuting the application to obtain a strong patent. Experience negotiating with examiners to obtain patents, educating inventors about the intellectual property process, working with business to identify whether the product was correctly protected and meeting deadlines with the minimum of extensions.
CREDENTIALS
· Ph.D. in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics · Successful completion of a 5 year postdoctoral fellowship · Registration with the United States Patent and Trademark office - Patent Bar number 48,868 (received in 2001) · Successfully completed a teaching course required for UCLA extension instructors
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
· Strategized IP protection for a key enzyme product at Genencor by organizing past and future intellectual property strategy for enzyme mixtures and variants. Wrote 10-15 patents/year protecting the enzyme and variants and methods of use in biofuel applications. Prosecution included United States, PCT, and foreign applications. Negotiated with Examiners to obtain approximately 10-30 allowances/year. · Protected key products for a variety of Biotechnology companies by writing 10-15 patent applications for more than 8 years related to a wide range of topics in the field of biotechnology, immunology, methods of treatment, protein therapeutics, diagnostics, recombinant technologies, intraocular lenses, vaccines, cellular treatments, fungal expression, enzymes, and grain ethanol methods. · Prosecuted 20-50 United States patent applications/year including responses to Office Actions, Interviews with Examiners (both telephonic and in person), and Appeal briefs, including use of Katz declarations, and Declarations by experts resulting in 10-30 allowances per year for a variety of Biotechnology companies. · Uncovered the role of structural protein gp24 in bacteriophage T4 head regulation using recombinant DNA technology, electron microscopy, mutant tRNAs, and differential gene dosage for potential use in phage therapy and/or packaging. · Identified known and unknown genes that are activated in the molecular biology of Ewing’s Sarcoma using identification of differently expressed genes as compared to Rhabdomyosarcoma, and analysis of the differential expression using Northern blots, quantitative PCR, FACS analysis, and array technology to identify targets for treatment, diagnosis and prognosis. · Developed syllabus and topics for 20-25 pre-health students, prepared 2 midterms and 1 final, and monitored lab experiments related to such topics in Microbiology as: bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fungi, bioremediation, drug resistance, toxins, interactions with immune system, and identification and morphology of bacteria and fungi.
CAREER HISTORY
Education
Ph.D, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics UCLA, Los Angeles, CA
B.S., Microbiology, with honors Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
A.S., Biology Treasure Valley Community College, Ontario, OR Admissions: · California State Bar, admitted December 2008 · United States Patent and Trademark Office, admitted February 2009 Education: · University of San Francisco School of Law San Francisco, CA Juris Doctorate May 2008 -Intellectual Property and Technology Law Certificate -USF Intellectual Property Law Bulletin Survey Author -USF Internet & Intellectual Property Clinic Volunteer · San Jose State University San Jose, CA B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering May 2003 Minor in Materials Science Engineering LEGAL EXPERIENCE: David Lewis, Registered Patent Agent San Jose, CA Apr09 – Present Patent Agent · Drafted patent applications. · Responded to Office Actions and drafted petitions. Law Offices of Christopher A. Brose, San Francisco, CA Aug07 - Mar09 Law Clerk · Performed hard copy and internet legal research on construction law. · Attended construction defect case management conferences. · Drafted motions in preparation for trial. · Researched potential trademark and copyright infringement issues. WilmerHale, Novato, CA Jan09 – Feb09 Contract Attorney · Performed hard copy document review. · Conducted large volume Bates labeling. Fernandez & Associates, LLP, Menlo Park, CA May07 – Aug07 Patent Strategy Intern, Clerk · Researched and prepared ITC litigation documentation. · Prepared patent infringement claim charts. · Researched products with future patent strategies focus. Asian Law Caucus, San Francisco, CA Sep05 – Jun06 Volunteer · Conducted client intake and identified concerns. · Served as translator between Chinese clients and attorneys. · Counseled clients regarding their refugee/immigration status. ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Wong's International U.S.A. Corporation, Mountain View, CA June03 – July04 Technician · Repaired and reworked PCBs. · Upgraded ADSL modem firmware. nSTREAMS Technologies Inc., Santa Clara, CA Dec97 – Dec99 System Administrator/Technician · Repaired and debugged hardware and software systems. · Implemented VPN solution at offsite facility. 3800 Sugar Loaf Lane Skokie, IL 60076 202-203-8020 E-mail: marcbalban@hotmail.com OBJECTIVE To obtain a position as a
Patent Agent utilizing my Education, Intellectual Property experience, and
Technical experience with multi-task projects; including communications and
transmission systems, semiconductor devices, design and development, planning,
and customer liaison. QUALIFICATIONS Registered Patent Agent to
practice before United States Patent and Trademark Office. Have written and
prosecuted various Patent and Provisional applications for Intellectual
Property firms. Over ten years of progressive and varied responsibilities in
design, manufacturing and management of new product introduction with leaders
in the Communications industry. Demonstrated strengths
and abilities in: ·
Problem Solving - submitted two
patent applications for solutions that are currently employed on Motorola
products. ·
Developing design and performance
verification procedures. ·
Excellent interpersonal skills,
both written and verbal. ·
Planning and Project Management ·
Extensive supplier and
internal/external customer interface ·
Team Building - participated on two
quality teams that reached Motorola Corporate Total Customer Satisfaction (TCS)
finals. CAREER EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS CANTOR COLBURN
LLP, Hartford, CT
Patent Agent 2006 – Present ·
Responsible for
preparing and prosecuting patent applications, responding to office actions and
drafting related amendments. ·
Technologies include: computer hardware/software, global positioning
systems (GPS), semiconductor fabrication, consumer electronics applications,
and automotive technology. FAIER & FAIER, P.C.,
Chicago, IL
2004 - 2006 Patent Agent Wrote various Patent
applications and Office Action responses related to office equipment, firearms,
automotive systems, security systems, pumps, and medical products. Conducted
patent searches to determine suitability and patentability of inventions. UNITED STATES PATENT AND
TRADEMARK OFFICE, Arlington, VA 2003 - 2004 Patent Examiner – Communications Art Evaluated Patent applications
for novelty and conformance to patent practice and procedure. Wrote Office
Action responses based on findings. Areas of technology examined included:
Cellular transmission systems, location based services, E911, billing and
airtime systems, air to ground/ground to air communication, mobile phone
features and construction, and antennas. PATENT WRITER / ENGINEERING
CONSULTING 2002
- 2003 ·
Wrote various Provisional Patent
and Patent applications, related to PDA applications, Cellular phone shielding,
and delivery of financial services, for an Intellectual Property firm and
business associates. ·
Conducted patent searches to
determine suitability and patentability of inventions. MWAVE/POLYCIRCUITS,
Bensenville, IL 2001
- 2002 Engineering Manager Real Manufacturing Group, West
Chicago, Illinois Responsible for
directing/prioritizing activities of Process Engineers and CAD Engineers, to
support production of Printed Circuit Boards and Conductive Bonded assemblies,
primarily employed in customer Microwave and Cellular transmission systems.
Activities included working with Engineering staff to review and approve
customer designs, support production, introduce improved production processes,
interface with customers/suppliers, implement new materials and thermal
management technologies to support customer requirements. MOTOROLA, INC., Schaumburg,
IL 1989
- 2001 Senior New Products
Engineer (1992 - 2001) Cellular Infrastructure Group,
Arlington Heights, IL Responsible for coordinating
activities between Development Engineering and Hybrid organization, to
introduce products for shipment in Cellular transmission systems employing RF,
analog and TDMA/CDMA/PCS digital technologies. Activities included reviewing,
fine-tuning and approving designs, conducting/evaluating prototype builds,
programming autoplacement equipment, component problem correction/quality
improvement and product cost and cycle time reduction. Additional responsibilities
included; production packaging, storage and documentation, maintaining issue
lists, and generating build documentation and schedules. ·
Recognized as a “resource for
suggesting creative solutions to difficult/complex problems, and being able to
implement corrective actions for same.” ·
As project coordinator between
Development Engineering and the Hybrid Organization, played a key role in
introducing Motorola Hybrid’s highest quality new product (SC9600). ·
Major contributions to introducing
original and corrective processes, including bonding ceramic to copper and
correcting power amplifier component cracking defects. Development Engineer I (1989 - 1992) Land Mobile Products Sector,
Schaumburg, IL Design and development of 800
MHz, 35 Watt power amplifier for Land Mobile and Paging Base Stations. Had
complete project responsibility for final design, certification testing,
product introduction, and field documentation. Additional
activities/responsibilities included: Product upgrades and improvements,
Production and customer problem resolution, Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) testing, ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) coordinator/auditor for Department,
member of division ESD prevention council, Statistical Process Control (SPC)/quality control efforts. ·
Wrote/published technical article
in the Corporate Manufacturing Research Center Newsletter. ·
Designed/identified/implemented yield,
failure and product improvement procedures. EDUCATION MBA - Operations Management, DePaul University, Chicago,
Illinois, 1993 MSEE, University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois, 1988 BSEE, University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois, 1987 United States Patent and
Trademark Office Patent Bar, October, 2002 HONORS, ORGANIZATIONS Delta Mu Delta - National
Scholastic Honor Society in Business Administration Tau Beta Pi - National
Engineering Honor Society Eta Kappa Nu - National
Electrical Engineering Honor Society; Founding
Officer and Charter Member - Iota Lambda Chapter Golden Key - National Honor
Society Dean’s List/Certificate Award
- Dean’s list three plus consecutive terms – University of Illinois American Intellectual Property
Law Association (AIPLA) Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers (IEEE) |
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