My Resume - May 27, 2010

JAMES M. DOLAK, ESQ

EDUCATION

Duquesne University School of Law
Pittsburgh, PA
Juris Doctor
June 2009
• President, Duquesne Intellectual Property Law Association (2-time AIPLA conference attendee)
• Passed Patent Bar during 2L summer (registration # 63,318 – 10/2008)
• Team Member, Giles S. Rich IP Moot Court Competition (2008)
• Relevant Courses: Patents & Trade Secrets, Patents & Pharm. Industry, Copyrights & Trademarks, Commercial Use of IP, Advanced Contracts(J.E. Murray),Sales, Business Planning

The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
B.S. Mechanical Engineering (Minor: Engr. Leadership Devel.)
December 2005
• 2nd Place Overall, Senior Design Capstone Project (Sisal Decorticator)
• Study Abroad: University of Melbourne, Australia, Spring 2005
• Team Member, FutureTruck Hybrid SUV Competition, Engr. Mentors, Student Red Cross,ASME


EXPERIENCE

The Ronald Law Group, LLC
Cranberry Twp, PA
Patent Attorney/Patent Agent
May 2009-April 2010
• Started work as patent agent for diverse IP practice while still studying full-time for the PA bar
• Drafted patent applications and prepared responses to office actions
• Gained experience in copyright and trademark filings as well as trademark litigation
• Represented diverse clientele in IP matters from large international companies to small start-ups
• Discussed basics of patenting and researched patentability for a variety of clients

Ference & Associates, LLC
Sewickley, PA
Patent Law Clerk/Patent Agent
October 2007-May 2009
• One of two clerks in small but diverse intellectual property practice, representing IT clients
• Rewarded with three separate hourly raises during the two year period of employment
• Contributed to dramatic reduction in late fees paid for responses to Office Actions
• Interviewed small inventors at beginning stages of IP consultation,including prior art searches
• Researched and drafted responses to office actions (75+ Amendments)
• Conducted examiner interviews with supervising Attorney and drafted interview agendas
• Drafted U.S. patent applications from invention disclosures and foreign-filed applications

Penn State Research Foundation – Intellectual Property Office
University Park, PA
Legal Research Intern
January-August 2006
• Experienced in working with and interviewing professors/researchers involved in the IP process
• Performed initial prior art/patent feasibility research for a variety of cutting-edge technologies
• Worked with supervisor on initial preparation of patent applications and amendments
• Reviewed patents filed to create Non-Confidential Disclosures to pursue licensing opportunities

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Erie, PA
Engineering Intern
Summer 2002, 2003, 2004
• Supervised work of contractors to ensure proper and timely completion of projects, and gained experience in inspection, materials testing, reviewing engr. drawings, and project management


PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/BAR ADMISSIONS

Pennsylvania Bar – admitted 10/19/2009 (PA Bar I.D. #306511)
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) – admitted 10/2008 (Reg. No. 63,318)
Pittsburgh Intellectual Property Law Association (PIPLA)
American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) – 2008, 2009 conference attendee
American Bar Association (ABA) – Intellectual Property Section
Allegheny County Bar Association