JERALD L. MEYER

DEPARTMENT MANAGING PARTNER

Partner-in-Charge of the Department. Technology generalist who specializes in power generation, synthetic gemstone manufacturing, heat recovery, petroleum refining, herbal compositions, nutriceuticals, small molecule chemistry, drug delivery systems, specialty chemicals, and, developing polymeric products based on desired physical and chemical properties. High school football official.

William L. Klima

PARTNER, PATENT ATTORNEY

Practice comprises extensive consultation with clients regarding IP strategy, business strategy, portfolio development, and patent, trademark, and copyright protection of technology; extensive patent drafting experience to provide a web of protection, value, and licensable patents; extensive patent prosecution experience, including extensive interviewing at the USPTO to accelerate and advance prosecution; licensing, including negotiating and drafting key licensing agreements; product development and commercialization, inventor; former U.S. Patent Examiner. Weight lifting and power boating.

STANLEY N. PROTIGAL

PATENT ATTORNEY

Specializes in global patent procurement in the areas of computer software and hardware, electronics, semiconductor processes, communication protocols, digital and analog circuitry, and radio frequency circuits. Focus prosecution matters. Enjoys bicycling, skiing. Licensed pilot.

Robert T. Burns

Patent Attorney

Focuses on patent prosecution and client counseling in numerous technologies, including MEMS devices, semiconductors, medical devices, power generation systems, Internetrelated inventions, and business methods. He also advises clients on patent clearance, due diligence, licensing, and trade secret issues. A commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve who enjoys running and karate.

JIAXIAO ZHANG

REGISTERED PATENT AGENT

Experience in searching, preparing and prosecuting patent applications in the areas of optoelectronics, thin films, imaging, computer software and hardware, electronics, controls, biomedical devices and communication protocols. Former USPTO Patent Examiner and industry experience in mechanical, electrical, biotechnology and cross-disciplinary fields. Enjoys music, cooking and traveling.