Patent Attorney - part-time, remote

Robert M. McDermott, Esq.

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Montross, VA 22520

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PATENT TECHNOLOGY AREAS

Computer: Hardware, Firmware

Software: CAD, Cryptography, AI, Machine Learning, DBMS, Audio/Video Electronics: Circuits and Systems, IC and LED Fabrication Communications: Networks, Protocols, Cryptography

AeroSpace: Satellites, Launch Vehicles, Communications Medical: Sensors, Imaging, Diagnostics

Mechanical: Electromechanical, Consumer Products

EDUCATION

Juris Doctor, cum Laude, 1995, Quinnipiac College, Hamden, CT Master of Science, Computer Science, 1982, Polytechnic Institute of New York, New York, NY

Master of Science, Systems Analysis, 1977, George Washington University, Washington, DC

Bachelor of Electronic Engineering, 1970, City College of New York, New York, NY EXPERIENCE

Law Offices of Robert M. McDermott, Esq., Weston, CT and Montross, VA 1999-Present Patent Attorney: Responsible for preparing and prosecuting patent applications for client corporations. Provide fast-turnaround, high-quality patent applications with minimal inventor burden, with particular focus on software and electronic systems, including AI and Machine Learning; Internet access and search systems; communication and security devices, protocols and systems, including LTE, 5G and NR; medical instruments (hardware and software); business methods and practices; image, video, and graphics processors, including medical image processing and diagnosis; and semi-conductor circuits and device fabrication, including LED devices and their manufacture. Mechanical and electro-mechanical applications ranging from toys to spacecraft design.

Philips Electronics, Tarrytown, NY 1996-1998

Intellectual Property Attorney: Responsible for all aspects of Intellectual Property for Philips Communications and Security Systems, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights, and all contracts and licenses pertaining to intellectual property. Also responsible for patent preparation and prosecution for various Philips' subsidiaries, including Philips' Laboratories, Philips' Broadcasting, and others. Directly responsible for patent applications in a variety of technical fields, including communication systems and protocols (MPEG, ATM, HDTV, CATV), cryptology, semiconductor circuits and technologies, and a variety of mechanical devices. Data Switch Corporation, Shelton, CT 1994-1996

Vice President of Engineering: Directly responsible for the reorganization and revitalization of the engineering department while the company went from the verge of bankruptcy through to a very successful and profitable merger/acquisition with General Signal Corporation. Developed fast turnaround products for data mirroring and disaster recovery systems, while formulating and implementing a longer term strategic product development plan for high speed data transfer among heterogeneous mainframes.

Summagraphics Corporation, Digitizer Division, Seymour, CT 1986-1994 Vice President of Engineering: Directly responsible for the successful transformation of the corporation's entire digitizer product line to achieve a very competitive edge in the PC marketplace. Developed the technologies for cost effective wireless communication, coordinate determination, and computer interface to reestablish Summagraphics as a leader in the PC-CAD market.

Alcatel Advanced Technology Center, Shelton, CT 1985-1986 Research Director, Artificial Intelligence: Directly responsible for establishing a center of expertise within ITT in the field of Expert Systems and Machine Learning for the transfer of this technology to the ITT operating units. Responsible for refocusing a team of engineers and scientists from abstract research to applied and targeted research, so that AI systems could be developed cost effectively within the operating units.

ITT Advanced Technology Center, Shelton, CT 1978-1985 Technical Director, Computer Aided Design: Primary architect of the ITT VLSI Design System, and chairman of the corporate VLSI Design Steering Group. Directly and indirectly responsible for the worldwide development of CAD software tools and systems for cost effective, fast turnaround, integrated circuits.

National Security Agency, Fort Meade, MD 1975-1978 Engineer, Operational Test and Evaluation: Designed, developed, and conducted worldwide tests of communications and surveillance systems to determine their operational effectiveness. Developed statistical tools and techniques for assessing both 'hard' as well as 'soft' data to determine the effectiveness of systems deployed to military units. U.S. Army, Fort Hood, TX; Taegu, Korea; Fort Meade, MD 1970-1975 Communications Officer: Responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of communications networks and systems. Coordinated the tactical and strategic communications requirements for the Korea Support Command, managed the communications section of an Armored Cavalry Squadron, and participated in the development of advanced communications systems at the National Security Agency.

PATENTS AND PUBLICATIONS

Ten patents in hardware, software, and system design. Twelve professional papers: CAD and AI research, circuit design, and decision theory. Text: Computer Aided Logic Design, Howard Sams & Co., 1985. AWARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS

U.S. Army: Airborne, Ranger; recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal. National Security Agency certifications: Professional Engineer, Mathematician, Statistician. BAR MEMBERSHIPS

Member, Connecticut Bar

Registered Patent Attorney (#41,508), United States Patent and Trademark Office

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