Garvey, Smith & Nehrbass, Patent Attorneys, L.L.C.
New Orleans, LA
Partner
Preparation and review of patent and trademark applications, office action responses, litigation pleadings, agreements, and other patent and trademark prosecution documents.
Vice President & Associate General Counsel
Becton, Dickinson & Co.
Partnered to directly support $1.8B revenue business with supervisory support for $2.7B revenue businesses. Directed, tactically managed, and strategically maintained the worldwide IP portfolio including innovation activities, invention mining, patent application prep/pros strategy, non-infringement/freedom to operate opinions. Managed diligence for 15+ M&A deals valued over $1.4B. Successfully completed domestic and international deals, including the two largest M&A deals in company history. Integrated 15+ IP portfolios on time and within budget.
Patent Attorney
Garvey, Smith & Nehrbass, Patent Attorneys, L.L.C.
New Orleans, LA
Provided legal guidance and strategic counseling to individuals and businesses on worldwide IP matters, for a variety of technologies; drafted and negotiated agreements. Maintained a litigation practice with active client contact in both Louisiana and Federal Courts.
Patent Counsel
Lexmark International, Inc.
Supported the worldwide ink jet printer division including the printer, inks, print head, and software/firmware development teams, as well as the laser toner portfolios. Directed, managed, and maintained the worldwide patent portfolio including supervision of patent application prep/pros, and non-infringement/freedom to operate opinions. Periodically managed the trademark portfolio. Advised invention disclosure evaluation committee; supported and participated at monthly state of the art review. Prepared, negotiated and reviewed joint development, confidential disclosure, and non-analysis agreements.
