CYNTHIA W. FLANIGAN, J.D.

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PATENT AGENT

A customer-focused Patent Agent with extensive experience in successfully developing and protecting Intellectual Property portfolios worldwide in the Chemical, Mechanical and Electrical Arts. Recognized as a trusted and collaborative business partner, able to work effectively independently and in a cross-functional matrix environment.

● Extensive knowledge of US and

International patent filing

requirements, laws, regulations

and adverse proceedings

● Experienced in managing outside

counsel, handling multiple

portfolios and participating in

team invention decisions

● Collaborative problem solver

● Strong interpersonal skills

● Broad engineering skills

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

● Prepared, filed and prosecuted US and International patent applications for GE Power’s worldwide Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) portfolio, a portfolio of over 400 applications in 46 countries while simultaneously successfully supporting multiple GE businesses: GE Transportation, GE Lighting and BHGE (an additional 100+ cases).

● Saved over $350K in 2018 by collaborating with commercial, legal and engineering teams to align the portfolio with the market.

● Saved over $30K to date by bringing prosecution in-house and implementing excellent prosecution skills. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RIVER PATENT SERVICES, LLC, Tariffville, CT October 2019 - Present Owner, Patent Agent

● Supervise outside counsel, review and file third party submissions, review invention disclosures.

● Preparation and prosecution of US and International patents.

● Practice areas include industrial chemical and mechanical arts. GENERAL ELECTRIC, Windsor, CT November 2015 - July 2019 Senior Patent Agent

Managed, prepared, filed and prosecuted applications for multiple GE businesses across various technology groups, over 500 cases in 46 countries. Responsible for GE Power’s CCS portfolio, a portfolio of over 400 applications in 46 countries.

● Partnered with management and business teams to evaluate patents and create an effective worldwide portfolio strategy.

● Supervised outside counsel, managed Oppositions and Appeals, reviewed invention disclosures, performed searches, assisted the business in assessing competitor patents.

● Collaborated with external companies in Joint Development Agreements, assessed Inventorship issues with third parties, assisted with Infringement issues, managed applications developed under Government contracts and worked with outside counsel in anticipation of litigation.

● Successfully supported multiple GE businesses: GE Power’s industrial turbines (both steam and gas); turbine services; boiler systems; nuclear systems, inspection systems; GE Transportation, GE Lighting, BHGE (an additional 100+ cases).

● Practice areas include industrial chemical and mechanical systems, power systems, sensors and control networks.

Key Accomplishments:

● Recognized by peers for three separate “Impact Awards” (Awards that demonstrate the “GE Beliefs” in action).

● Nominated for, and attended two week Legal Leadership courses held at GE’s training facility in Crotonville, NY.

● Participated in the global software docketing system upgrade implementation team, which included testing and validation of the new system, then trained 100 attorneys and team members worldwide on the new system. Cynthia Flanigan adx01x@r.postjobfree.com Page 2

ALSTOM POWER INC., Windsor, CT November 2011 - November 2015 Patent Agent, March 2014-November 2015

Prepared, filed and prosecuted US and International patent applications, for the worldwide Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) portfolio, a portfolio of over 400 applications in 46 countries.

● Supervised outside counsel, managed Oppositions and Appeals, third party submissions, invention disclosures, assisted the business in assessing competitor patents.

● Collaborated with the business, inventors and patent evaluation boards to develop a strong portfolio. Key Accomplishments: Promoted to Senior Patent Agent upon the GE/Alstom acquisition. Patent Paralegal and Database Administrator July 2013 - March 2014 Received, docketed and processed documents related to the preparation, filing, prosecution, issuance and maintenance of U.S. and International patents and trademarks.

● Maintained the Intellectual Property Database and USPTO and WIPO Deposit Accounts. Key Accomplishments: Promoted to Patent Agent.

Patent Paralegal and Database Administrator (through Robert Half International) Contractor Patent Paralegal on site November 2011 - July 2013

● Provided administrative support for the Intellectual Property office manager and patent attorneys. Key Accomplishments: Offered full time employment with Alstom. BURR AND BROWN, Syracuse, NY November 2008 - May 2011 Patent Agent

● Preparation and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications, including re-examination proceedings.

● Practice areas include LEDS, semiconductor and mechanical arts, including medical devices. Cantor Colburn, Hartford, CT October 2006 - October 2008 Patent Agent

● Preparation and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications, including appeals and examiner interviews.

● Performed patentability, product clearance, invalidity, and infringement searches.

● Practice areas include chemical, polymers, polymer manufacturing methods and optical media. EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Syracuse University College of Law, Syracuse, NY

Juris Doctorate, 1998; Specialized in Intellectual Property Key Accomplishments: Certificate Awarded in Law, Technology and Management 1998, including technology licensing strategies, market potential evaluation for new technologies and patentability reports. Syracuse University Law Library, Reference Librarian (1996-1998). Taught legal research to first year students and published print and online legal research guides. Nominated Student Employee of the Year (University-wide competition). Syracuse University College of Information Studies, Syracuse, NY Master of Science in Information Management, 1998

Key Accomplishments: Textwise, Internship (1998); Contributed to the prosecution of seven software patents for natural language searching. Liaison between inventor and attorneys, preparation of memoranda, evaluation of prior art. Syracuse University College of Engineering, Syracuse, NY Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, 1995; Coursework included polymeric materials. Key Accomplishments: E.I. DuPont DeNemours & Co., R&D Division, Titanium Dioxide facility DeLisle, MS, Co-op Chemical Engineer (1993-1994) Developed, designed and sold to management quality control tests for in-process pigment properties.

BAR MEMBERSHIP

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Admitted 2003 (Registration Number 53, 969) Cynthia Flanigan adx01x@r.postjobfree.com Page 3

ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Pratt and Whitney

Chemical Management Program Manager, BP, on site at Customer's Location

● Identified and implemented over $100,000 in process improvements.

● Implemented various process improvements designed to eliminate waste, improve machine up time, and enhance part quality.

AFL Telecommunications

Systems Manager

● Compliance with federal, state and corporate air safety regulations, obtained air permits and passed strict audit requirements.

● Designed and implemented various training programs, including safety, technical, and intellectual property.

● Scheduled production floor and managed inventory. AFL Telecommunications

Product Line Engineer

● Incorporated six sigma and lean manufacturing techniques to take a product line from $2 million a year to $5 million a month.

● Key Accomplishments: Promoted to Systems Manager

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