Credentials
- University of Wisconsin Law School, Juris Doctor (J.D.), 2000
- University of Wisconsin - Madison, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Molecular Biology, 1996
- Wisconsin
- United States District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
- United States Patent and Trademark Office
- Selected to Intellectual Property Rising Stars, Super Lawyers®, 2008-2009
Engagement
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, State Bar of Wisconsin
- Member, Wisconsin Intellectual Property Law Association
- Member, Association of University Technology Managers
- Central Region Meeting Planning Committee
- Member, Licensing Executives Society
- Member, Wisconsin BioForward Organization
Insights
The Bayh-Dole Act: What Licensees and Grantees of Federally Funded Technology Need to Know
The Bayh-Dole Act of 1980 is one of the most significant pieces of innovation legislation in the United States, yet many companies that license federally…Read
May 26, 2026
When Patent Licensing Crosses the Line: The Federal Circuit’s Warning on Tying Arrangements
A Recent Decision Puts Patent Holders on Notice A few months back on February 11, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit…Read
May 18, 2026
When Food Regulation Changes, IP Strategy Must Change Too
The past year has brought a seismic shift in how the federal government, and states, regulate what goes into our food and how it is…Read
Mar 9, 2026