Saline, Michigan, United States
Navigating the intersection of law, technology, and business strategy—that's where I thrive. As an Intellectual Property attorney, I don't just manage IP matters; I translate complex legal landscapes into actionable business strategies that protect innovation, enable growth, and mitigate risk. Whether I'm negotiating a multi-million dollar patent licensing agreement, steering companies through M&A due diligence, or resolving high-stakes disputes, I focus on one goal: empowering organizations to execute their vision without IP roadblocks. What I Bring to the Table: I bridge the gap between legal complexity and business execution. My experience spans both transactional and adversarial IP matters across multiple technology sectors and international markets—from licensing negotiations (inbound and outbound) to litigation support, settlement negotiations, and cross-licensing agreements. On the transactional side, I've negotiated and drafted international IP agreements including patent licenses, joint development agreements, patent pool structures, and standard commercial contracts. I evaluate patent portfolios for risk assessment and for M&A activities, ensuring my clients understand both the opportunities and the exposures. On the litigation side, I've provided offensive and defensive patent infringement litigation support, and have participated in settlement negotiations, mediation and arbitration. I've crafted strategic cross-licenses and settlement agreements that turn potential liabilities into competitive advantages. My Differentiator: I excel at working across all levels of an organization—from senior executives defining IP policy to engineering teams navigating R&D challenges. I translate technical concepts for business leaders and business needs for legal teams, ensuring everyone speaks the same language when it matters most.
Intellectual property management, development and licensing for a joint venture relating to liquid-forming rigid plastic containers, a new standard in packaging/packing which will transform the industry of bottle blowing and filling. LiquiForm is a JV between Amcor and Sidel and includes agreements and licenses with a wide range of industry participants.
Intellectual Property Attorney; practice areas include patents, trademarks, copyright, trade secret and licensing.