Mike Smith

Senior Patent Agent at AMPACC Law Group

Mike Smith is a Senior Patent Agent at AMPACC Law Group, PLLC, where he specializes in patent prosecution and portfolio development for both large corporations and emerging companies. His expertise encompasses a wide range of high-tech fields, including telecommunications, renewable energy, electric vehicles, data storage, blockchain applications, machine learning, and network security.1 2

Professional Background

Current Role: Senior Patent Agent at AMPACC Law Group, PLLC since December 2013.
Previous Experience:
- Senior Patent Agent at Perkins Coie LLP (March 2015 - March 2020).
- Patent Agent at Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner (May 2012 - October 2013).
- Director of Intellectual Property at Exbiblio, B.V. (May 2009 - September 2010).
- Patent Examiner in the Electrical Arts at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (August 1998 - August 2000).1 2

Education

Juris Doctor: Cardozo School of Law (2017 - 2020).
Bachelor of Science: Physics with a minor in Mathematics and English from The George Washington University (1994 - 1998).
Master's Candidate: Electrical Engineering at the University of Twente (2000 - 2002) but did not complete the program.1 2

Skills and Specializations

Mike Smith possesses strong technical knowledge combined with adept patent drafting skills. He is recognized for his ability to understand client needs and translate innovations into patentable inventions. His work includes counseling startups on building patent portfolios and assisting inventors in capturing new ideas.1 2

Languages

English: Native or bilingual proficiency.
Dutch: Full professional proficiency.1

His extensive experience in intellectual property law positions him as a valuable resource for companies looking to navigate the complexities of patent law and innovation protection.