Mr. Bird's practice includes preparation and prosecution of domestic and foreign applications. He has also prepared numerous opinions regarding infringement, validity, and patentability. Mr. Bird’s expertise includes designs and a wide range of electrical and mechanical technologies, including analytical/measurement systems (including spectrometers), medical devices, HVAC systems, printers/copiers, telecommunications systems (including fiber optic and wireless), data recording mediums, semiconductor fabrication, bearings, welding processes, sports equipment, footwear, and various automobile components, such as tires, transmissions, engines, fuel-injectors, motors, lamps, steering systems, connectors/wiring, valves, and control/monitoring systems.
Bars
Maryland, District of Columbia
Court of Appeals for Maryland
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Education
University of Maryland, School of Law (J.D. 2000)
University of Maryland, College Park (B.S.M.E 1995)
Prior Experience
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Patent Examiner (2000-01) - examined patent applications dealing with medical devices.
Associations
IPO Design Rights Committee
Publications and Teaching
USPTO Rules Require New Corporate Strategies
Top Three Things To Do Under Proposed PTO Rules
To Err is Human, To Correct by Reissue Divine: Correcting By Reisuse What Could Not be Broadened by the Doctrine of Equivalents
To Err is Human, to Correct by Reissue Divine