Robert Platt Bell, Registered Patent Attorney
8033 Washington Road
Alexandria, Virginia 22308
Ph. (703) 768-0340
Fax (703) 768-0650
Email: robertbell.marksee@erols.com
Robert P.
Bell
EDUCATIONAL
BACKGROUND
Bachelor of Science,
Electrical Engineering, Syracuse University, 1987
Juris Doctor, George Washington University, 1992
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Robert Platt Bell, Registered Patent Attorney 1994 - present
Preparation and
prosecution of patent applications for semiconductor devices (Cirrus Logic,
Inc., Sun Microsystems, Inc., Samsung Information Systems of America, National
Semiconductor), video controllers, telecommunications systems (NTIA), aircraft
controls, automotive controls and sensors; internet methods of doing business,
computer software; preparation of infringement and validity opinions, trademark
applications and appeals, copyright registrations and client counseling;
licensing negotiations; expert witness on patent validity and infringement
(Nams v. Throttlebox); expert witness on ethics in patent practice (Department
of Commerce v. Doe).
Associate - Lowe,
Price, LeBlanc & Becker, 1993-1994
Preparation and
prosecution of patent applications for semiconductor devices, video controllers,
(Cirrus Logic, Inc.) telecommunications systems (Bell Atlantic), aircraft
controls, automotive controls and sensors, semiconductor devices (Mitsubishi);
preparation of validity and infringement opinions.
Law Clerk/Associate
- Banner, Birch, McKie & Beckett, 1989-1993
Preparation and
prosecution of patent applications for cable television communications systems,
scrambling systems, satellite communications systems (Scientific Atlanta),
cellular and cordless telephones, radio pagers, digital control systems,
semiconductor memory devices (Toshiba) automotive microprocessor control
systems household appliances, athletic equipment, and air conditioning
components and controls (Sanden Compressor, Hunter Melnor). Extensive
infringement and validity studies (Lemelson Patents). Monitor and assist in
litigation before U.S.I.T.C. Litigation support for telecommunications patent
suit including depositions and drafting deposition outlines, interrogatories,
requests for documents, requests for admissions, and expert witness statements.
Preparation of expert witnesses and preparation of interactive video trial
exhibit, analysis of patent claim language, file wrapper history, developing
expert witness testimony and exhibits, drafting pre-trial motions, second chair
at depositions, and letters rogatory in Tokyo District Court.
U.S. Patent
Examiner - Group 260, Measuring & Testing, 1987-1989
Examined applications
for electronic flowmeters, tunnel effect transducers, ultrasonic inspection
systems, microprocessor engine controls, accelerometers and micro-machined
devices. Commissioner's Awards for outstanding performance and productivity.
Letter of Commendation for participation in Patent & Trademark Office
Automation Project (installing first Examiner computers at USPTO).
Engineer,
Technician - Carrier Corp. div. United Technologies, 1981-1987
Advanced concepts HVAC
lab - developed microprocessor control system (Intel 8050 based) for industrial
chillers and multi-zone air handling system, paramagnetic heat engine, thermal
energy storage system, instrumentation systems for testing industrial chillers
and room air flow measurement. Developed and tested digital control board for
water source heat pump, developed instrumentation testing systems and wrote
software for same.
Co-Op Student (GMI)
- New Departure Hyatt div. General Motors Corp. 1978-1980
Metallurgical testing
of incoming steel and finished products (microstructure analysis, Rockwell
hardness testing, destructive testing). Drafted layouts and tooling for GM B
and C vehicle component machining and assembly. Programming of various desktop
computer systems for design section.
BAR AND COURT
ADMISSIONS
Virginia State Bar,
1992
Supreme Court of the Commonwealth of Virginia, 1992
PROFESSIONAL
ASSOCIATIONS AND INTEREST GROUPS
American Bar
Association, Patent, Trademark and Copyright Section
Alexandria Bar Association
Federal Bar Association of Northern Virginia
Experimental Aircraft Association
BMW Car Club Of America (BMWCCA)
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation