Ronald S. Nolan

*** ********* ***** *** ~ Berea, Ohio 44017

440-***-**** ~ ckqqgw@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

The University of Akron School of Law, Akron, OH May 2005

Juris Doctor

Recipient, Certificate in Intellectual Property

Member, Intellectual Property and Technology Law Association

The University of Akron, Akron, OH May 1989

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

BAR ADMISSIONS & AFFLIATIONS

Preparing to take the February 2012 Ohio Bar Exam

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, September 2006

Cleveland Intellectual Property Law Association

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

Work History

Rankin, Hill & Clark LLP, Patent Agent 2006 to Present

Pearne & Gordon LLP, Technical Specialist ~ Electrical Engineering 2004 to 2006

Brouse McDowell, Technical Specialist ~ Electrical Engineering 2001 to 2004

Responsibilities

Preparing and prosecuting all aspects of electrical, electronic, and mechanical patents, both domestic and foreign

Performing patent availability and product clearance searches and opinions, and preparing infringement analysis

Managing all aspects of PCT applications

Performing trademark availability searches and opinions

Managing franchise account including renewing franchise license in applicable states and updating Franchise Disclosure Documents

Communicating with clients and foreign associates

Representative Arts

Electrical including AC high-speed transfer switches, fluorescent lighting, and back up power systems

Electronics including the manufacture of semiconductors and printed circuit boards

Automotive including wireless communications, keyless entry systems, electrical load and battery management systems, exterior lighting systems, fuel cells, HVAC systems, and brake systems

Mechanical including 2 and 4-cycle engines, transmissions, and power lawn equipment

Manufacturing including robotic welding, electrical test devices, and low pressure die casting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Hoffman Enclosures ~ Sales Engineer 2000 to 2001

Responsible for the sale of electrical industrial and commercial, metallic and non-metallic enclosures. Additional responsibilities included reviewing and revising customer drawings on AutoCAD, reviewing specifications, preparing quotations and negotiating contracts.

EBNER Furnaces, Inc. ~ Sales Engineer 1996 to 2000

Responsible for customer development and the sale of industrial metal heat treating furnaces to the steel, aluminum and copper-based metal industries in the United States and Canada. Additional responsibilities included reviewing specifications, negotiating contracts, preparing job site schedules and organizing annual trade shows.

Path Master, Inc. ~ Sales Engineer 1993 to 1996

Responsible for supporting outside sales personal in the sale of traffic control equipment. Significant interaction with various levels of government and contractors including deciphering government specifications and preparing proposals.

ASC Industries ~ Sales Engineer 1990 to 1993

Responsible for the sale of power factor correction and power distribution equipment. Additional responsibilities included reviewing specifications, preparing proposals and proposal drawings.

Avtron Manufacturing, Inc. ~ Field Service Engineer 1989 to 1990

Responsible for the final test out and start up of digital control systems for the paper industry.

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