Engineer Process Improvement

Robert C. Johnson

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ATTORNEY

Motivated, MBA-credentialed Attorney with a comprehensive background in all

aspects of IP Law for both large and small-scale matters. Acquire unique

client-side perspective as an Engineer for a defense contractor. Highly

versatile; quickly masters new roles, responsibilities, technologies and

environments. Reputation for integrity, dedication, work ethic and

analytical skills.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Intellectual Property Law . Patent Applications . Trademark Registrations .

Strategic Planning

Legal Research & Analysis . Client Relations . Project Management . Strong

Attention to Detail

Process Improvement . Problem Solving . Team Leadership & Team Building .

Multitasking

BAR ADMISSIONS

U S Patent and Trademark Office (Reg. # 64,852)

Connecticut

New York

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Our Pal LLC, Intellectual Property Law Firm, Shelton, CT (2009-Present)

Intellectual Property Attorney

Proficiently evaluate intellectual property matters and develop strategies

for prosecuting patent applications for submittal to the USPTO.

Demonstrate dynamic prioritization, strategic planning and organization

skills in closely evaluating intellectual property issues. Develop

targeted strategies to register trademarks, conduct valuation of IP assets

and protect the property rights of client inventions and trademarks.

. Performed extensive research and analysis of patent issues and

prepared search reports for inventors to determine patentability.

. Served as a co-author for an article distributed to inventors seeking

to determine the value of their patent portfolio.

. Stayed abreast of current rules and regulations affecting intellectual

property rights and counsel clients accordingly.

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Legal Department, Stratford, CT (2008)

Intellectual Property Summer Associate

Performed a broad range of legal duties, including evaluating, analyzing

and responding to USPTO office actions such as written opinions of the

International Search Authority regarding PCT applications. Actively

participated in IP committee meetings and collaborated with staff to

develop and execute company-wide IP management improvements. Drafted

memoranda and correspondence to inventors and management regarding IP

protection statuses. Liaised between inventors, management and engineers

to dissect new ideas and possible inventions, and potential products and

determine if these ideas should be protected.

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Quinnipiac University School of Law, Evening Civil Clinic (2007)

Legal Intern

Provided pro-bono legal service and advise low-income clients, assisting

them with family, landlord-tenant and related issues. Contributed advanced

communication and interpersonal relation skills toward meeting with

clients. Closely analyzed facts and issues, researched law, drafted

motions, and assisted with litigation document production.

. Successfully assisted a low-income client in avoiding child service

intervention by determining financial needs and enrolling her in an

appropriate program allowing her to receive lead abatements.

Non-Legal Professional Experience

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Loads and Criteria, Stratford, CT (2001-

2009)

Aircraft Loads Analyst, Engineer

Applied strategic planning, prioritization and technical skills toward

consistently achieving critical deadlines while maintaining high quality

standards. Established maximum aircraft load capabilities, documented

aircraft dynamic and static requirements and interpreted FAA and military

design specifications. Actively liaised between military and civilian

customers and suppliers to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs

and expenses without sacrificing quality.

. Served as the leader of the Process Improvement team and achieved Gold

Status by working with staff to minimize errors, increase group

productivity, and reduce costs.

. Improved operational efficiency by decreasing the time for generating

written reports by 50% overall.

. Effectively analyzed internal processes to identify issues and provide

recommendations in boosting performance.

. Designed, developed and implemented an innovative Value Stream Map to

track work product as it flowed through engineering work groups.

EDUCATION

Juris Doctor (JD), 2007

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Quinnipiac University School of Law, Hamden, Connecticut

Honors/Activities: Full Academic Law Scholarship; Student Bar Association,

1L Senator; Black Law Students Association (BLSA) Executive Board;

Intellectual Property Law Society Member

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, 2001

Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts

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