Steven R. Sponseller
PracticeAreas
Patent ProcurementIP counseling, portfolio analysis, and strategic planning
Due Diligence Studies and IP Audits
Relevant Experience
Represented clients in procuring U.S.and foreign patents in a variety of technologies including computer hardware and software, Internet-related technology, printing devices, network-related hardware and software, interactive and high-definition television technology,financial management systems, and various types of business methods.
Assisted clients with
evaluating and developing intellectual property portfolios.
Advised clients on various intellectual property issues, including
identifying key areas for patent protection.
Prepared and negotiated contracts and license agreements.
Prepared infringement opinions and validity opinions.
Performed due diligence studies.
Senior Patent Attorney, Aspect Communications Corporation
Patent Attorney, Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman, LLP
Patent Attorney, Young & Basile, PC
Hardware Engineer, Symplex Communications Corporation
Design Engineer, Synthetic Vision Systems
BSEE, Wayne State University, 1989
Prior Professional Experience
Patent Attorney, Lee & Hayes, PLLCSenior Patent Attorney, Aspect Communications Corporation
Patent Attorney, Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman, LLP
Patent Attorney, Young & Basile, PC
Hardware Engineer, Symplex Communications Corporation
Design Engineer, Synthetic Vision Systems
Education
Juris Doctorate, The John Marshall Law School, 1994BSEE, Wayne State University, 1989