I am a registered Patent Attorney and a former Patent Examiner. My legal practice is focused on preparing, prosecuting, and enforcing patent applications in the electronic arts, including Business Methods Patents and Design Patents.
I have a deep background in digital technologies, computer networks, information technologies, and device physics, particularly in semiconductor applications. I am a co-inventor of the “Low Friction Apparatus,” for which a patent application is currently on file with the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO). My experience also extends to re-examination, litigation support, patent infringement assessment, patentability opinion letters, cease-and-desist letters, demand letters, and due diligence.
Additionally, I provide advice on intellectual property licensing, trademarks, trade secrets, copyrights, and related issues of unfair competition and deceptive advertising. I am licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey, the United States District Court of New Jersey, and the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO).
Regarding my education, I earned a J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law in Newark, New Jersey in 2003. I was a Ph.D. candidate in Technology Management at Stevens Institute of Technology from 1998 to 1999. I hold an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL, obtained in 1993, and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Bridgeport Engineering Institute, Bridgeport, CT, completed in 1986.
I have contributed to publications and delivered presentations, including co-authoring “The need for signal claims” in IDEA: The Intellectual Property Law Review. I have also authored books such as "The Value of Your Idea$" available at https://www.trafford.com/Bookstore/BookDetail.aspx?BookId=SKU-001274373, “Do You Want To Be A Digital Entrepreneur," and "The App Developers’ Guide To Protecting Your Intellectual Property.”
- Intellectual Property
- Patents
- Patent Appeals, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution
- Trademarks
- Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration
- Copyright Infringement
- Civil Litigation/Expert Witness
- Rights of Publicity (ROP)
- Contingent Fees
- New Jersey
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- United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO)
- ID Number: 63,615
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- 2nd Circuit
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- French: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken, Written
- Patent Attorney - Patent Witness Expert
- COFFYLAW, LLC Intellectual Property & Business Law Attorneys
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- Perform the duties incumbent upon the manager of the firm. Additional duties include litigation support, patent expert witness, conduct expert interviews associated with litigation, patent infringement assessment including complaint drafting, claim construction and infringement chart construction, patentability opinion letter, cease-and-desist letter, demand letter, due diligence; Draft and prosecute new utility (including Business Method) and design patent applications, analyze Office Action in view of prior art, draft analysis letter and prepare reply to Office Action based on client’s response and instructions and conduct Examiner’s interview. Draft Appeal Briefs. Negotiate IP terms of agreement with marketing vendors in the context of a patent’s monetization.
- Patterson & Sheridan/Wall & Tong, LLP
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- Draft and prosecute new utility and design patent applications, analyze Office Action in view of prior art, draft analysis letter and prepare reply to Office Action based on client’s response and instructions. Draft appeal briefs. Lead major Reexam action. Counsel new clients in obtaining patents/trademarks to protect their innovations. Area of concentration include wireless communications network, Internet Protocol (IP) networks, Optical Transport Networks (OTN).
- Cozen O’Connor,
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- Duties included litigation support, conduct expert interviews associated with litigation, patent infringement assessment including complaint drafting, claim construction and infringement chart construction, patentability opinion letter, cease-and-desist letter, demand letter, due diligence; Drafted and prosecuted new utility (including Business Method) and design patent applications, analyzed Office Action in view of prior art, drafted analysis letter and prepared reply to Office Action based on client’s response and instructions. Drafted Appeal Briefs.
- Cozen O’Connor,
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- Duties included litigation support, conduct expert interviews associated with litigation, patent infringement assessment including complaint drafting, claim construction and infringement chart construction, patentability opinion letter, cease-and-desist letter, demand letter, due diligence; Drafted and prosecuted new utility (including Business Method) and design patent applications, analyzed Office Action in view of prior art, drafted analysis letter and prepared reply to Office Action based on client’s response and instructions. Drafted Appeal Briefs.
- THE FARRELL LAW FIRM, PC
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- Duties included analyze Office Action in view of prior art, draft analysis letter and prepared reply to Office Action based on client’s response and instructions. Prepared and filed new patent applications with USPTO. Drafted appeal briefs.
- United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
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- Successfully completed the USPTO Patent Academy. Examined and prosecuted for allowance patent applications dealing primarily with computer network and Internet in the Computer Networks Technology Center (TC 2157). Conducted interviews with practitioners and prepared response to amendments and appeals. Received performance award and recognized for quality examination practice.
- United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
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- Successfully completed the USPTO Patent Academy. Examined and prosecuted for allowance patent applications dealing primarily with computer network and Internet in the Computer Networks Technology Center (TC 2157). Conducted interviews with practitioners and prepared response to amendments and appeals. Received performance award and recognized for quality examination practice.
- Seton Hall University School of Law
- J.D. (2003) | Law
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- Stevens Institute of Technology
- Ph.D. | Technology Management
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- Florida Institute of Technology
- M.S. (1993) | Electrical Engineering
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- The Best Presenter Award
- HABNET
- New York City Council Citation
- New York City Council-Member Jumaane D. Williams
- New York City Council Citation
- New York City Council Member Matthieu Eugene
- Congressional Certificate of Special Recognition
- Honorable Congressperson Yvette Clark
- Academy of Court Appointed Neutrals (ACAN)
- Member
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- American Intellectual Property Law Association
- Member
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- American Bar Association # 00820965
- Member
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- Co-author of the book "Do You Want To Be A Digital Entrepreneur? What You Need To Know To Start And Protect Your Digital Based Knowledge Business"
- Trafford Publishing Company
- The Need for Signal Claims
- IDEA: The Intellectual Property Law Review
- IP Breakfast, Podcast, https://anchor.fm/albert-decady/episodes/IP-Breakfast--A-look-at-the-disparity-in-IP-with-Attorneys-A--Whittington--A--Decady-and-E--Coffy-ei86f1
- Registered Patent Attorney
- United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
The Value of Your Idea$-TRF-BT-814365-with voice-AC
This book is a simple guide that allows anyone to take full advantage of Intellectual Property (IP). Have you ever had a great idea that you wanted to turn to a product? Well this book is written for you, written with a lay person in mind. This book takes the complex subject of (IP) and makes it easily understood by the general public. Do not let your great ideas go to waste. This book is the easy guide that you needed to start cultivating your ideas and turn them to great products.
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- Q. How can I trademark my personal name for doula services?
- A: Trademarking your personal name for doula services involves showing that your name functions as a brand identifier rather than just a personal identifier. By conducting a proper search, filing in the correct class with the correct basis, and preparing to demonstrate secondary meaning if necessary, you can successfully move toward securing a federal registration for your name. If you anticipate hurdles related to distinctiveness or surname refusals, gathering strong evidence of consumer recognition will be key.
Consider Professional Assistance:
Although you can file a trademark application on your own, working with a trademark attorney can help you:
Conduct a thorough clearance search. ... Read More
- Q. Can I make a parody of the oompaa loompa song without licensing?
- A: Yes, creating a parody of the "Oompa Loompa" song from "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" may not require licensing under U.S. copyright law, thanks to the doctrine of fair use. Fair use allows for the use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder under certain conditions, including for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research. Parody, in particular, is often protected because it can be considered a form of commentary or criticism.
However, for a work to be considered a protected parody under fair use, it must meet several criteria:
1. Purpose and Character of the Use: The parody must provide ... Read More
- Q. I am a lyricist. ASCAP and BMI only protect performances of completed compositions. What entities protect lyricists?
- A: Protecting your work as a lyricist is crucial to ensuring you retain control over your creations and are compensated appropriately for its use. While ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) and BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) are performance rights organizations (PROs) that collect and distribute performance royalties for compositions, copyright registration provides the legal foundation for protecting the original works of lyricists. Here are some additional protection measures:
1. Proper Documentation:
Keep detailed records of your work, including drafts and dates of creation. This documentation can be crucial in disputes over originality and ownership.
2. Consider ... Read More
