Computer Science/ Electrical Engineering

The Computer Science/Electrical Engineering Practice Group includes professionals with experience in the following areas:

• Computer architecture, hardware and software
• Digital and integrated circuits
• Semiconductors, chip packaging, multichip modules
• Computer graphics
• Artificial intelligence
• Factory automation and robotics
• Data communications and data processing
• Computer control systems
• E-commerce
• Internet/Business Methods
• Electro-optical systems
• Electro-mechanical systems

The Computer Science/Electrical Engineering Practice Group includes six (6) professionals, each having a technical background in computer science and/or electrical engineering. Jeff Rothenberg has experience patenting inventions involving semiconductors, computer graphics and simulation, factory automation and robots, and electro-optical systems. Kevin P. Radigan has a computer and electrical engineering background, and has broad experience in the preparation and prosecution of inventions in the Computer Science/Electrical Engineering Practice Group areas. Blanche E. Schiller has over 19 years of experience specializing in the preparation and prosecution of computer related inventions, including a diverse range of computer software, complex computer architecture and data communications. Wayne F. Reinke has extensive experience in patent protection for semiconductors, and significant experience in e-commerce, Internet/business method and software patenting. Jill M. Breedlove has significant experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications involving electrical, electronics, and computer-related inventions.

Professionals of this Practice Group have been at the forefront of patenting software related inventions. They have participated in presentations, articles and even debates with the U.S.P.T.O. regarding the topic. They offer a broad range and understanding of the computer and electrical engineering arts.

This Practice Group serves a broad range of clients including independent inventors that have invented a new software function to be patented, as well as large companies focusing on circuitry and/or computer software.