Administrative Assistant Sales
Resume:
ERIK S. HANSON
One River Place, Apt. ****
New York, NY 10036
**********@*****.***
EDUCATION
Columbia University School of Law
J. D., 2001
Activities: Columbia Journal for Law and the Arts; Society for Law,
Science, and Technology
University of Pennsylvania
M.S.E. in Computer and Information Science, 1998
Harvard College
B.S. in Physics, cum laude, 1995
Honors: Dean's List, all semesters; Harvard College Scholar; National
Merit Scholar
Activities: Society of Physics Students, 1991-1995
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Patent Litigation
. Member of legal team in several large patent infringement suits
concerning medical imaging equipment, pharmaceutical compounds and
delivery systems, and data compression and storage. Drafted claim
charts, patent opinions and infringement analyses to assess strength of
infringement and validity arguments; provided written and oral summaries
thereof. Researched possible interpretations of licensing agreement
clauses; assessed strength of proposed interpretations for litigation
purposes.
. Member of trial team for a two week long trial: drafted trial motions,
provided research and prepared witnesses. Drafted motions, responses and
reply briefs. Responsible for all aspects of the discovery process:
drafted pleadings and interrogatories, managed document review, prepared
for and second-chaired depositions and interviewed internationally
located client employees, inventors, and expert witnesses. Supervised
junior associates.
. Member of legal team in several large patent infringement suits
concerning computer architecture, networking, and wireless
communications. Managed the discovery phase of numerous patent litigation
cases. Drafted discovery motions and motions in limine to exclude
evidence. Communicated with experts and technical personnel to create
infringement and validity arguments. Assisted in preparation of expert
reports on damages and infringement contentions. Contributed to drafting
of Markman brief, attended Markman hearing, and contributed to drafting
of settlement agreement. Participated in trial advocacy training,
including mock depositions and mock trial. Substantial client contact,
including meetings with general counsel to discuss litigation strategy.
Patent Prosecution
. Drafted multiple patent applications concerning spinal implant
technology. Responded to Office Actions to overcome rejections of
applications. Drafted and submitted amended claims to foreign counsel
for prosecution of foreign applications corresponding to U.S.
applications.
Trademark/Copyright
. Performed trademark searches via the search engine provided through the
United States Patent & Trademark Office website. Provided advice
regarding trademark registration and potential infringement issues and
summaries of trademark law to clients.
. Maintaining current understanding of issues in copyright and trademark
law through ongoing CLE courses, including the Understanding Copyrights &
Trademarks and Technology and Entertainment Convergence seminars offered
through the Practising Law Institute.
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Morris & McVeigh LLP New York, NY
Consultant January 2008-Present
Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP New York, NY
Patent Prosecution Associate April 2007-January 2008
Patterson, Belknap, Webb & Tyler LLP New York, NY
Patent Litigation Associate June 2004-December 2006
Kaye Scholer LLP New York, NY
Patent Litigation Associate May 2001-June 2004
Summer Associate Summer 2000
Kenyon & Kenyon New York, NY
Summer Associate - Offer Extended Summer 1999
BAR ADMISSIONS
Admitted to New York State, S.D.N.Y., E.D.N.Y., and United States Patent
Bar.
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Computer Consultant, Dept. of Neurology 1997-1998
Administrative Assistant, Center for Technology Transfer Summer 1997
Lab Teaching Assistant, Physics Department 1995-1997
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Harvard/Radcliffe Gilbert & Sullivan 1991-1995
Society
Performed in productions of Pirates of Penzance and The Mikado. Leading
roles in productions of Utopia Ltd., Patience, and Iolanthe.
Penn Singers Light Opera Group 1995-1998
Leading roles in productions of Brigadoon, Iolanthe, Princess Ida, and Fall
musical revue. Conceived and helped organize Halloween-themed musical
revue.
Columbia Law Revue 1998-2001
Helped write, direct, and perform in various productions satirizing life at
Columbia Law School.
St. Bart's Players Community Theatre 2002-2003
Leading role in production of Pippin. Volunteered assistance in box office
ticket sales, and serving as usher.
Blue Hill Troupe Community Theatre 2004-2010
Performed in assorted productions. Leading role in production of The Grand
Duke, which was further invited to repeat production in the International
Gilbert & Sullivan Festival in Buxton, England.
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