JAMES M. DOLAK

Annapolis, MD . abmb7i@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Duquesne University School of Law

Pittsburgh, PA

Juris Doctor

June 2009

. President, Duquesne Intellectual Property Law Association (2-time

AIPLA conference attendee)

. Passed Patent Bar during 2L summer (registration # 63,318 - 10/2008)

. Team Member, Giles S. Rich IP Moot Court Competition (2008)

. Relevant Courses: Patents & Trade Secrets, Patents & Pharm. Industry,

Copyrights & Trademarks, Commercial Use of IP, Advanced Contracts(J.E.

Murray), Sales, Business Planning

The Pennsylvania State University

University Park, PA

B.S. Mechanical Engineering (Minor: Engr. Leadership Devel.)

December 2005

. 2nd Place Overall, Senior Design Capstone Project (Sisal Decorticator)

. Study Abroad: University of Melbourne, Australia, Spring 2005

. Team Member, FutureTruck Hybrid SUV Competition, Engr. Mentors,

Student Red Cross,ASME

EXPERIENCE

The Ronald Law Group, LLC

Cranberry Twp, PA

Patent Attorney/Patent Agent May 2009-

April 2010

. Started work as patent agent for diverse IP practice while still

studying full-time for the PA bar

. Drafted patent apps. and prepared responses to office actions for

largely Computer related arts

. Gained experience in copyright and trademark filings as well as

trademark litigation

. Represented diverse clientele in IP matters from large international

companies to small startups

. Discussed basics of patenting and researched patentability for a

variety of clients

Ference & Associates, LLC

Sewickley, PA

Patent Law Clerk October 2007-

June 2009

. One of two clerks in small but diverse intellectual property practice,

representing largely IT clients in electrical, computer hardware, and

computer software arts

. Rewarded with three separate hourly raises during the two year period

of employment

. Contributed to dramatic reduction in late fees paid for responses to

Office Actions

. Interviewed small inventors at beginning stages of IP consultation,

including prior art searches

. Researched and drafted responses to office actions (75+ Amendments)

. Conducted examiner interviews with supervising Attorney and drafted

interview agendas

. Drafted U.S. patent applications from invention disclosures and

foreign-filed applications

Penn State Research Foundation - Intellectual Property Office

University Park, PA

Legal Research Intern January-August 2006

. Experienced in working with and interviewing professors/researchers

involved in the IP process

. Performed initial prior art/patent feasibility research for a variety

of cutting-edge technologies

. Worked with supervisor on initial preparation of patent applications

and amendments

. Reviewed patents filed to create Non-Confidential Disclosures to

pursue licensing opportunities

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

Erie, PA

Engineering Intern Summer

2002, 2003, 2004

. Supervised work of contractors to ensure proper and timely completion

of projects, and gained experience in inspection, materials testing,

reviewing engr. drawings, and project management

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/BAR ADMISSIONS

Pennsylvania Bar - admitted 10/19/2009

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) - admitted 10/2008

District of Columbia Bar - pending as of 7/2010

Pittsburgh Intellectual Property Law Association (PIPLA)

American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) - 2008, 2009

conference attendee

American Bar Association (ABA) - Intellectual Property Section

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