Patent Law
landrews@gtpp.com
603-668-6560
Lindsey Andrews is an associate at Secant Intellectual Property with a focus on patent preparation and prosecution of patents, particularly relating to various categories of mechanical design. Lindsey also has experience preforming clearance and prior art searches as well as infringement analysis.
Lindsey attended Suffolk University Law School where she graduated cum laude with a J.D. in 2023. Prior to entering the legal profession, Lindsey attended Worcester Polytechnic Institute where she earned her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a Concentration in Biomechanics in 2017. Lindsey’s technical experience includes 5 years spent working as a mechanical design and manufacturing engineer in the defense industry prior to joining Secant, IP.
Lindsey is a registered Patent Attorney at the United States Patent and Trademark Office and is a member of the Massachusetts Bar, the New Hampshire Bar, and the New Hampshire Federal District Court.
Lindsey resides in Massachusetts and enjoys reading, finding new creative outlets, and spending quality time with family and friends.
Patent Law
dandreasen@secantip.com
603-622-8456
David’s practice focuses on domestic patent prosecution and portfolio development for a broad range of clients. He advises large and small companies as well as individual inventors to identify, protect, and leverage their intellectual property rights.
With about 20 years of experience in patent law, David works with clients to develop and manage patent portfolios across a diverse array of technologies in the electrical, mechanical, and computer arts. His technical expertise spans network communications (wired and wireless), signal processing, optical systems, acoustics, and nuclear physics. David was an instructor for the U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion program where he had to describe complex concepts in varying ways to ensure success of his students, a skill that has been invaluable in patent drafting and in communicating with Examiners and inventors. He was also a Patent Examiner at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for three years near the beginning of his legal career and worked as in-house patent counsel at a consumer electronics company, gaining valuable insight to patent practice from all angles.
David received his JD, cum laude, from Campbell University and a bachelor of science in electrical engineering, cum laude, from the University of Minnesota. He is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and admitted to practice law in Massachusetts.
Patent & Trademark Law
mbujold@secantip.com
603-622-8456
Michael’s practice includes all phases of domestic and foreign patent and trademark prosecution, including preparing and filing patent and trademark applications, reissue applications, reexamination requests and appeals; negotiating and drafting patent and trademark license agreements; litigating and assisting with litigation relating to patent and trademark matters, issuing opinions concerning a wide variety of intellectual property issues, and representing and counseling clients with respect to a wide variety of intellectual property issues. Prior to joining Finch & Maloney, Michael was a founding member of Davis & Bujold.
Michael received a B.S. degree in Pulp and Paper Technology from the University of Maine at Orono in 1980 and a J.D. in 1986 from University of New Hampshire (formerly Franklin Pierce Law Center) in Concord, New Hampshire. Michael is admitted to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and is a member of the bars of the state of Maine and New Hampshire, the Federal District Court for the District of New Hampshire, and the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
Patent Law
kcarroll@gtpp.com
603-668-6560
Kevin Carroll is one of the founding partners of Secant IP and has over 30 years of experience in the patent field. His practice has focused on patent opinions, patent prosecution, client counseling, licensing, and IP due diligence in the mechanical, electrical, and optical arts. Kevin has also provided litigation support and served as an expert witness in patent litigation.
Prior to beginning his legal studies, Kevin worked as a patent examiner in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, where he examined patent applications in the areas of electrical connectors and machine tools. Kevin was also a clerk in the Office of Unfair Import Investigations at the International Trade Commission, where he provided litigation support and assisted staff attorneys with Section 337 proceedings. He earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame and has a law degree from the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law.
Kevin has extensive legal teaching and lecturing experience both in the U.S. and abroad. He is currently a professor at the UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law where he teaches courses in U.S. Patent Law and Intellectual Property Management. He has been teaching since 1996 and previously served as the Acting Director of the Patent Practice and Procedure Program at Franklin Pierce Law Center and taught Patents during the E-Law Summer Institute (ELSI) at the University College Cork in Ireland.
Kevin was selected as the top IP attorney in New Hampshire by Business NH Magazine in 2010. Kevin is also a member of the New Hampshire Bar Association and the American Intellectual Property Law Association. He is admitted to practice in New Hampshire, Massachusetts and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. He has also held various leadership positions including Chair of the NH Research and Industry Council, President of the Notre Dame Club of New Hampshire, and Secretary and Board Member at the ABI Innovation Hub (now Alpha Loft).
When he is not practicing law or teaching, Kevin enjoys playing guitar, skiing, biking, and fishing, kayaking or sailing on Bow Lake.
Patent Law
zcody@gtpp.com
603-668-6560
Zachary Cody is a partner at Secant with extensive experience in patent preparation and prosecution, as well as patent searching, including freedom-to-operate and patentability analyses, and the preparation of non-infringement and invalidity opinions. He enjoys working with engineering teams throughout product development to navigate complex patent landscapes and identify and protect valuable intellectual property.
Zachary’s technical background is in the mechanical sciences, with particular experience in energy transfer, fluid dynamics, control systems, and electromechanical devices.
Zachary earned his B.S., magna cum laude, in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 2012, and his J.D., summa cum laude, from the University of New Hampshire School of Law (formerly Franklin Pierce Law Center) in 2015. During law school, he served as an editor of IDEA: The Intellectual Property Law Review.
He is a member of the New Hampshire Bar, the New Hampshire Federal District Court, and is registered to practice before the United States Patent Office.
Zachary is a New Hampshire resident with multiple hobbies including: home brewing, designing and fabricating parts using 3D printing and CNC machining, hiking, and biking.
Patent Law
cdorst@secantip.com
603-622-8456
Chloe’s practice includes work on patents in a range of fields including materials science, food science & products, chemical processes, medical devices, and mechanical devices. Chloe also has experience conducting infringement, patentability, and freedom-to-operate studies.
Chloe received her J.D. with honors from the University of New Hampshire School of Law with concentrations in Intellectual Property and Health Law & Policy. She also has a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the Missouri University of Science and Technology. While at Missouri S&T, Chloe was a consultant at the S&T Writing Center where she worked with students on graduate engineering theses, scientific grant writing, and professional degree applications.
Chloe’s engineering experience includes work at United States Gypsum managing manufacturing projects at their Baltimore plant. During her undergraduate degree, she also worked in the Combustion Test Lab at Fike Corporation in Blue Springs, Missouri
Patent Law
ddyer@secantip.com
603-622-8456
David’s practice focuses on patent preparation and prosecution, primarily in software, artificial intelligence, and other related technologies. He has experience working with start-ups and large corporate clients, and loves the opportunity to share his patent expertise with new entrepreneurs. David’s practice also includes performing freedom to operate investigations, researching prior art and evidence of use, drafting directed claims, and preparing claim charts. Prior to his work in the legal industry, David worked for over a decade as a software engineer at companies including Texas Instruments, Thomson Reuters, and Target Corporation.
David has a master’s degree in computer science from Harvard University and bachelor’s degree in math education, with a computer science minor, from the University of Arizona. David received his J. D. from William Mitchell College of Law. He is admitted to the bar in Maine and is a registered patent attorney with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. David is the Chair of the Intellectual Property Section for the Maine State Bar Association and serves as one of the directors representing Maine for the New England Bar Association.
David lives in Harpswell, Maine with his wife and two dogs.
Patent Law
jfranklin@secantip.com
603-622-8456
Jay’s practice covers many aspects of patent law, including patent preparation and prosecution of patent applications and related counseling for clients ranging from large corporations to individual inventors. Jay has prepared and prosecuted numerous U.S., international, and foreign patent applications in a wide variety of technical fields, including mechanical devices, electro-mechanical systems, automotive systems, medical devices, optical/imaging systems, communication systems, and consumer goods.
Jay is a Patent Agent registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Prior to joining Finch & Maloney, Jay worked for twenty years at the law firm of Davis & Bujold. Jay received his Juris Doctor from Franklin Pierce Law Center in 2002, where he was a Managing Editor of the peer-reviewed journal RISK: Health, Safety & Environment. Upon receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from the University of Utah in 1996, Jay worked as a Scientist I at Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc., where he assisted in developing transdermal hormone replacement therapies.
Patent Law
sfinch@secantip.com
603-622-8456
Steve’s practice is directed to obtaining patents and counseling clients with respect to a variety of patent-related and business issues. Technical fields including polymers and plastics, membranes, filtration, water purification, ceramics, catalysts, drug discovery, medical devices, diagnostic instruments, analytical test kits, machinery, paints and varnishes, fuel cells, nanotechnology and textiles. Steve is also experienced in transactional IP due diligence, licensing agreements and opinion letters regarding patentability and freedom to operate (clearance). Steve also provides trademark and copyright counseling.
From 1983 until 1995 Steve was a principal at Dexsil Corporation where he was involved in a variety of functions including management, sales, marketing and R & D.
Steve received his Juris Doctor and Masters in Intellectual Property from the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law in 1999 and a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/biochemistry and math-economics from Colby College in 1983.
After law school, Steve was an associate at the firm of Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks in Boston. He is a registered patent attorney with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office and is admitted to the bars of New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
Patent Law
agates@secantip.com
603-622-8456
Sarah’s practice focuses on domestic and foreign patent prosecution and patent portfolio development. She counsels a wide variety of clients, ranging from individual inventors and start-ups to large companies, to identify, protect, and leverage their intellectual property rights.
With over 20 years of experience in patent law, Sarah works with clients to develop and manage patent portfolios across a diverse array of technologies in the electrical, computer, and mechanical engineering arts. Areas of technical expertise include wireless communications, optical systems, semiconductor devices and manufacturing, medical devices, and acoustics. At her prior firm, Sarah served for five years on the Management Committee responsible for the firm’s strategic planning and operations. This experience allowed her the opportunity to develop and strengthen leadership and management skills and also gave her a critical business perspective that she brings to her work with clients. In addition, throughout her career, she has been deeply involved in training for attorneys and staff in intellectual property law, and in guiding and developing best practices to adapt to the ever-changing rules and laws governing both domestic and foreign intellectual property rights.
Sarah received her JD, magna cum laude, from Suffolk University Law School, a master’s degree in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and a bachelor’s degree, with honors, in Electrical Engineering from the University of Cape Town. She is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and admitted to practice law in Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Patent Law
mgallagher@gtpp.com
603-668-6560
Michael Gallagher’s practice is directed to drafting and prosecuting patent applications, as well as counseling clients with respect to a variety of intellectual property matters.
Mike has written and prosecuted patent applications in a number of technical fields including: electrosurgical and other medical devices; automotive products such as instrument and trim panels as well as inflatable restraint systems; plastic compositions, composites and associated processing techniques; coatings such as paints and finishes; heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems; electro-mechanical devices such as electric motors and pumps; lighting systems; recycling equipment and related techniques; and gauges, test fixtures, molds, tooling, and other manufacturing equipment and mechanical devices.
Mike’s pre-law engineering career spanned more than a decade, where he garnered substantial experience in the full product development cycle from conception through launch. In particular, he held engineering positions in advanced product development, applications engineering, and materials and process engineering at Textron’s Automotive Technology Center in Dover, NH. There, he was involved with automotive projects relating to interior and exterior trim, instrument panel, and inflatable restraint systems. During his eleven year tenure with Textron Automotive Company, Mike was a named inventor on twenty-four U.S. patents related to automotive products.
In 1995, Mike transitioned the focus of his career to intellectual property law. From 1995 until 1999, he managed the intellectual property matters of a major division of Textron Automotive Company, including a diverse patent portfolio having several hundred patents and patent applications. Mike also served for a number of years as the Director of Intellectual Property at Salient Surgical Technologies, where he gained significant business and legal expertise within the medical device and healthcare industry.
Mike holds a J.D. degree from the New England School of Law, an M.B.A. degree from Northeastern University and a B.S. degree in engineering from the University of Lowell. He is a registered patent attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and admitted to the District of Columbia and New Hampshire Bars.
Mike and his family reside in Hampton where he is active in youth sports and as a member of the community.
Patent Law
ngrace@secantip.com
603-622-8456
Natalie J Grace’s IP experience touches upon diverse technologies and aspects of IP protection. Ms. Grace has exercised expedited prosecution strategies to gain portfolios of new, strengthened patents for litigation assertion that have proven to both withstand post-grant attack and obtain favorable outcomes for clients. She also has extensive experience in post-grant proceedings, having collaborated in argument development and drafting coordination for a variety of high-stakes post-grant matters. She frequently assists clients with patentability and infringement evaluation, landscape study, patentability analysis and freedom-to-operate research. Additionally, Ms. Grace assists with portfolio analysis, licensing, and acquisition of IP portfolios, as well as in assertion of IP portfolios for licensing or acquisition purposes.
Ms. Grace applies her electrical engineering degree and nearly a decade of software development experience to building patent portfolios in the software, electronic and medical devices spaces, in relation to, among others, consumer electronic devices; electronic payment services; network communications management; software development platforms; hardware design simulation platforms; electronic gaming platforms; social media platforms and tools; wireless technologies; financial management and market analysis tools; three-dimensional printing applications; semiconductor manufacturing; industrial automation; wearable sensor technology for medical diagnosis, monitoring and intervention; neurostimulation devices and methods; and other software used in medical imaging, diagnosis and treatment. In particular, she has enjoyed focusing on developing successful drafting techniques for obtaining patent protection for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine-learning innovations domestically and abroad. The machine-learning and AI inventions include many cross-over technologies combining, for example, financial industries or life sciences with big data analysis such as genomic sequencing analysis, software systems for bioinformatics and reinsurance portfolio risk analysis. Beyond her technological areas of expertise, Ms. Grace has extensive background in patent prosecution in the mechanical arts, including aerospace, transportation and medical device technologies.
Ms. Grace has been repeatedly recognized as a leader in the field, including being listed in 2024 and 2025 as a World’s Leading IP Strategist by IAM Strategy 300, in 2021-2025 as a World’s Leading Patent Practitioner by IAM Patent 1000, and in 2024 and 2025 as a Patent Star in the IP STARS legal directory by Managing IP.
Ms. Grace received her J.D. from Boston University School of Law and a B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering with Distinction from WPI. She is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and is admitted to practice law in New Hampshire and Virginia.
Before entering the legal field, Ms. Grace worked as a senior software design engineer with Cisco Systems and Lucent Technologies.
Patent & Trademark Law
sgrossman@gtpp.com
603-668-6560
Steven J. Grossman, a founding partner of the prior firm of Grossman Tucker et al, specializes in patent protection, licensing and enforcement of intellectual property rights and represents local and nationally known companies in the management of their intellectual property portfolios.
Dr. Grossman’s areas of technical expertise include polymer chemistry, organic chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry, plastics manufacture and processes such as injection molding, blow molding and extrusion, fibers and fiber based-products, mechanical devices and related products. Since 1990, Dr. Grossman has served as an expert witness in a variety of patent and trade secret infringement matters, represented a variety of clients concerning intellectual property litigation at the Federal District Court level and has argued in Washington D.C. before the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and has been involved in a number of patent opposition proceedings at the European Patent Office.
Prior to entering the legal profession, Dr. Grossman worked as a research and development scientist in the field of polymer research at the Upjohn Company in North Haven, Connecticut. He then joined the University of Massachusetts Lowell in the Department of Plastics Engineering where he reached the position of Full Professor, teaching in the field of polymer materials as well as offering a survey course on intellectual property for engineers. In January 2017, after thirty-two years of service, Dr. Grossman retired from the university and was granted the status of Professor Emeritus.
Dr. Grossman completed a B.S. degree in chemistry from the University of Connecticut, Storrs in 1976, a Ph.D. in polymer science and engineering from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 1980, and a J.D. degree from Franklin Pierce Law Center in 1990. Dr. Grossman is a member of the New Hampshire Bar and is admitted to practice in the Federal District Court of New Hampshire and the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He is also registered to practice before the United States Patent Office. Dr. Grossman resides in Amherst, New Hampshire and enjoys hiking, swimming and flying helicopters (certified flight instructor).
Patent Law
pkroon@gtpp.com
603-668-6560
Paul J. Kroon, Jr. is a founding partner of Secant IP and has more than 25 years of experience advising advises clients on the development, protection and enforcement of intellectual property portfolios, including patent and trademark prosecution strategies, licensing and technology transfer arrangements, and due diligence in connection with corporate transactions. His practice also encompasses infringement and invalidity analyses, as well as freedom-to-operate opinions.
His practice covers a broad range of technologies, including medical devices and implants, light and optical systems, consumer devices, heating and water control systems, research and development institutions, as well as complex mechanical and electromechanical systems. He also counsels clients on design patent prosecution, and overall brand protection strategy. Paul has represented clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to independent inventors, preparing and prosecuting hundreds of U.S. and international patent applications.
Paul graduated from the Chemical Engineering program at the University of Delaware in 1998 and from the Joint Degree Program at Franklin Pierce Law Center (now the University of New Hampshire School of Law) in 2002 with a Juris Doctor as well as a Master of Laws in Intellectual Property. He has also been an adjunct professor at the University of New Hampshire School of Law.
Prior to entering law school, Paul worked at Merck & Co. as a Biological Manufacturing Engineer supporting the production of several well-known pharmaceutical drugs, and at the New Hampshire Department of Safety, Marine Patrol Bureau as a police officer.
Paul is a member of the New Hampshire and Massachusetts Bars, New Hampshire and Massachusetts Federal District Courts, and is registered to practice before the United States Patent Office.
Paul is a Massachusetts resident with strong ties to New Hampshire. He enjoys mountain biking, triathlons, automotive racing/repair, high-end audio systems, and is also an avid water skier having performed in numerous water ski shows for the Abenaki Water Ski Club in Wolfeboro, NH.
Patent & Trademark Law
rkrutsinger@secantip.com
603-622-8456
Ross focuses on patent prosecution for inventions in semiconductor processing, weapons systems, vehicle drivetrains, medical devices, chemical technology, and outdoor equipment. Ross prepares opinions related to infringement and validity in addition to representing clients in patent challenges and post-grant proceedings, such as reexaminations and inter partes review proceedings in the USPTO. Ross also obtains trademarks and counsels clients in trademark matters.
Ross provides strategic counseling to clients in entertainment, including authors, musicians, studios, and companies who use artistic works created by others. Ross is an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of New Hampshire where he teaches Entertainment Law.
Ross received his Juris Doctor and Masters of Intellectual Property dual degree cum laude from the University of New Hampshire School of Law, where he was an articles editor and notes editor for IDEA: The Intellectual Property Law Review. Ross earned a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Prior to law school, Ross worked for about a decade in applied research for SBIR-funded companies to research and develop technologies involving wide-bandgap semiconductors, fuel cells, catalysis, water purification, and recovery of chemical species. Ross also worked as a professional musician and recording artist based in Nashville, TN and Boulder, CO, including national and international tours, studio recording sessions, songwriting, and music production in a wide variety of music genres.
Ross is a registered patent attorney with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and is admitted to the bars of New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
Patent & Trademark Law
tmcginnis@secantip.com
603-622-8456
Tom brings a bottom-line focus to the practice of intellectual property law by fashioning legal solutions that fit each client’s needs and budget. These solutions include domestic and international patent applications, reexamination requests, trademark registrations, copyright registration plans, licensing agreements, trade secret protection plans, due diligence support, and opinions regarding infringement, validity, and freedom to operate. Tom crafts each solution to match the client’s present situation and future needs.
Tom’s current and former clients include large multinational corporations, locally owned mid-size companies, independent inventors and Nobel Prize winners. Tom understands a wide variety of technologies including medical devices, computing hardware, software, and consumer products.
Tom has extensive experience in law and technology. Prior to joining Finch & Maloney, Tom worked as an associate and senior associate for Lando & Anastasi in Cambridge, MA. Prior to law school, Tom worked in software development, systems analysis, and implementation for companies including Radiant Systems (acquired by NCR) and Ashland Petroleum. He has personally developed and managed the development of software written for a variety of computing platforms including web servers, cell phones, and specialized computing devices. Tom has experience implementing and integrating enterprise-level applications with existing architectures. He uses the insight gained from nearly a decade of business and technical experience in the software and petroleum industries to maximize his clients’ return on their intellectual property investments.
Tom’s academic achievements include a J.D., magna cum laude, from Franklin Pierce Law Center, an M.B.A. from the Georgia Institute of Technology, and a B.S. in Computer Science with High Distinction and Departmental Honors from the University of Kentucky. Tom is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and is admitted to practice law in Massachusetts.
Trademark Law
mmishev@gtpp.com
603-668-6560
Milena S. Mishev specializes in trademark and copyright law, licensing, and enforcement of the intellectual property rights of many domestic and international companies.
Milena represents clients in intellectual property transactional cases including copyright, trademark, and trade secret matters. She has substantive experience in domestic and international trademark clearance, prosecution, and enforcement. Milena handles counterfeit, infringement, and customs matters, as well as on-line enforcement efforts in marketplaces, websites, and social media, as well as ex parte and inter partes proceedings before the United States Patent and Trademark Office Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.
Milena holds degrees in the continental and common law systems, which helps her successfully counsel and assist corporate and individual clients from various nationalities and industries to build and strengthen their IP portfolios.
Milena is a member of the bar of the State of New York. She is also licensed to practice law in Bulgaria, a member country of the European Union. Milena resides in Massachusetts and takes full advantage of the vibrant cultural scene Boston offers.
Patent & Trademark Law
dperreault@gtpp.com
603-668-6560
Donald J. Perreault has over 30 years of experience helping clients protect and leverage complex technologies and brands to support long-term business and competitive objectives through strategic U.S. and international intellectual property protection.
His practice spans a wide range of technologies, including optical communications, computer hardware and interfaces, software systems, control systems, Internet and business methods, semiconductor manufacturing, electric motor technologies, and complex mechanical and electromechanical systems. He also advises clients on trademark selection, clearance, prosecution, and broader brand protection strategies.
Don has counseled clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to independent inventors, preparing and prosecuting hundreds of U.S. and foreign patent applications. He regularly provides infringement, invalidity, and freedom-to-operate opinions and negotiates and structures patent and technology license agreements. His experience also includes patent, trademark, and copyright litigation, and serving as lead counsel in patent interference and other contested USPTO proceedings.
Prior to entering the legal profession, Don worked in Raytheon Company’s Communication Systems Division, where he designed and implemented electrical and software interfaces for communication systems used by the U.S. Armed Forces. He earned his B.S. in Electrical Engineering, with a concentration in communications technologies, from the University of New Hampshire, and his J.D. from Franklin Pierce Law Center (now the University of New Hampshire School of Law), widely recognized for its intellectual property program. He is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and in the federal district courts of Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Don is a New Hampshire resident and volunteers as a wish granter with the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Patent Law
epfleger@gtpp.com
603-540-1612
Edmund P. Pfleger, a founding partner of GTPP and managing partner in our Tucson, Arizona offices, specializes in U.S. and foreign intellectual property protection, licensing and enforcement. Ed has extensive technical experience in semiconductor processes and devices; analog, digital and mixed signal devices and systems; opto-electronics; mass storage and data backup; computer hardware and software; power converters and power inverters; and medical devices and systems.
Ed has prepared and prosecuted hundreds of U.S. and foreign patent applications, and prepared numerous infringement, invalidity, and use opinions. Ed’s clients include start-up enterprises, mid-sized corporations and Fortune 100 companies. Ed is actively involved in patent licensing, technology transfer and patent, trademark and copyright litigation and pre-litigation strategies.
Prior to becoming an attorney, Ed worked for IBM in Princeton, New Jersey where he designed computer system expansion cards and memory devices for IBM’s AS400 and legacy PC systems. Prior to that Ed worked at Apple Computers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he worked as technical advisor to the marketing division.
Ed holds a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from Drexel University and a law degree from Franklin Pierce Law Center. Since graduating from law school in 1997, Ed has practiced in New Hampshire and Arizona, and is a member of the Bar of Arizona. Ed is actively involved in community issues and is a member of the IEEE. Ed coaches youth football in Tucson and he enjoys scuba diving, racquetball, traveling and playing guitar.
Patent Law
mporter@secantip.com
603-622-8456
Mary brings a strategic focus to her intellectual property law practice, a focus annealed over time in close partnership with her inventors and business clients. Her practice has been international in scope and has encompassed the acquisition, protection, enforcement and monetization of technology, patent, trade secret, trademark and other intellectual property assets, European Patent Office oppositions and other dispute resolution matters, and extensive transactional counseling.
She began her career as a trial attorney before commencing in-house practice in the field of intellectual property. She served as intellectual property counsel to several international corporations, most recently retiring from the position of Chief Intellectual Property Counsel, Cabot Corporation. Before entering the practice of law, Mary worked as a scientist at The R.T. French Company, worked for a brief, but sweet, time at the Hershey Foods R&D laboratory and taught as an adjunct professor at Rochester Institute of Technology.
Mary’s intellectual property law experience spans a range of technical fields, notably high temperature materials, nanoparticle technology, battery materials, chemistry, polymers, food ingredients, adhesives, abrasive tools and materials, mechanical devices, biologically active materials, chemical processes and engineering and downstream applications for chemicals and materials.
Mary has a JD degree from Villanova Law School, is admitted to practice law in the State of New York and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. She holds a B.S. degree in Food Science from The Pennsylvania State University and a M.S. degree in Food Science, Biochemistry minor, from Oregon State University. She has a certificate in Mediation from the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School.
Patent Law
kschlueter@secantip.com
603-622-8456
Kyle’s practice focuses on all aspects of patent law, including strategic counseling and portfolio management for clients ranging from large corporations to small venture-backed startups and individual inventors. He has substantial patent prosecution experience in a number of technical areas including software, electronics, semiconductor devices, digital marketing, consumer products, medical devices, optics, heavy equipment, and business methods. Kyle’s experience also includes researching and preparing non-infringement opinions and validity studies, and negotiating with opposing parties regarding intellectual property disputes, transactions, and licenses.
Kyle received his J.D. from the University of California at Los Angeles, School of Law in 2001, and B.S. degrees in Physics and Engineering Physics, magna cum laude, from Oregon State University in 1998.
Prior to joining the firm, Kyle was a partner at Knobbe Martens, and also spent several years teaching English and working as a solo practitioner in South Korea. He is admitted to the bar in California and the District of Columbia, and is a registered patent attorney with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
Patent Law
dweiss@gtpp.com
603-668-6560
Donald Weiss is a patent attorney at GTPP with a focus on patent preparation and prosecution. His technical background is in electrical engineering and computer science.
Prior to entering the legal profession, Donald spent many years working as an electrical engineer in the data communications, semiconductor, and military electronics industries, focusing on electronic design, product development, computer design, and applications engineering.
Donald has earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering, a Master of Science in Computer Science, and a Master of Business Administration. Donald received his J.D., cum laude, from Massachusetts School of Law, and subsequently received an LL.M. in Intellectual Property from the Franklin Pierce School of Law at the University of New Hampshire. Donald is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
A New Hampshire resident for the past twenty years, Donald enjoys golf, tennis, and photography. Donald was also a volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician for many years.