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Introduction
My focus
Patent Prosecution
I advise clients on patent protection in the electrical, mechanical, and chemical arts and I’ve helped clients obtain numerous US and international patents in those areas. I have also corresponded with foreign associates regarding issues before the EPO and other patent offices. In addition, I have drafted numerous utility patent applications for mechanical apparatus and processes, simple electrical apparatus and processes, biomedical devices, and business methods. I have produced patentability, right to practice, and invalidity opinions. I have also assisted on document production for litigation.
Patent Counseling
I regularly counsel my clients on their patent strategies. I have advised clients on international patent portfolios and have served as a primary contact for clients requesting patent-related searches. This includes costs associated with turnaround times for searches, including but not limited to patentability, state-of-the-art, clearance, invalidity, and accelerated examination.
Admitted to practice
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Illinois
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Education
John Marshall Law School, J.D., cum laude
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, M.S., Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, B.S., Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Professionals in the Practice Area
View AllSeth D. Levy
Partner / Leader, Intellectual Property Practice- Los Angeles
- Office:+1 213.629.6161
- slevy@nixonpeabody.com
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Daniel J. Schwartz
Partner / Deputy Leader, Intellectual Property Practice- Chicago
- Office:+1 312.977.4432
- djschwartz@nixonpeabody.com
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Erica J. Van Loon
Partner / Team Leader, Copyright, Trademark, and Media Litigation- Los Angeles
- Office:+1 213.629.6031
- evanloon@nixonpeabody.com
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Janet M. Garetto
Partner / Co-Lead, Food, Beverage, & Agribusiness IP Team- Chicago
- Office:+1 312.425.8514
- jgaretto@nixonpeabody.com
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