Senior Counsel
Richard manages the preparation and prosecution of patent applications for numerous clients, and also counsels clients on their patent portfolios as well as patent validity and infringement issues. He has managed the prosecution of hundreds of patent applications annually for one of the world's leading manufacturers of electronic consumer products and semiconductor devices and managed patent prosecution for multiple domestic and international companies in Japan, Taiwan, and China in a wide range of technologies.
A licensed professional engineer in New Jersey, Richard has a strong background in the electrical and mechanical engineering areas. His analytical abilities and technical skills enable him to assist clients in a wide range of technical areas. He worked as an electrical power engineer and gained a strong working knowledge of engineering, design, and construction. He later completed graduate level coursework in semiconductor device physics. Richard worked in General Electric's Corporate Research and Development Center, where he was responsible for preparing and prosecuting patent applications related to high technology inventions in local area networks, computer architecture, computer software, and laser-assisted industrial processing.
Richard served as the resident partner of the firm's Tokyo office for four years. During that time, he counseled Japanese clients with regard to their patent prosecution and dispute matters in the United States. He has also served as a member of the firm's management committee.
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