Meredith H. Schoenfeld
Churchton,MD
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant General Counsel
National Science Foundation
Alexandria, VA
03.2024 - Current
- Direct legal strategy development at NSF on intellectual property issues.
- Provide legal counsel to the Strategic Partnership Hub on diverse scientific and technological contracting matters.
- Oversee compliance with federal Bayh-Dole requirements.
Associate Solicitor
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Alexandria, USA
04.2012 - Current
- Company Overview: Office of General Counsel, Alexandria, VA
- Defended decisions by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) before the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the federal district courts, represented the Director of the USPTO in district court actions that were filed pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), and provided legal advice on intellectual property law, policy, and regulation.
- Regularly argued briefs and motions before the Federal Circuit and federal district courts.
- Advised the Department of Justice on intellectual property issues for briefs filed on behalf of the government
- Member of the USPTO Artificial Intelligence Policy Committee.
- One of the primary authors of the USPTO report entitled "Public Views on Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property Policy" in October 2020
- Leadership role in helping the USPTO establish a partnership with the artificial intelligence, and emerging technology communities.
- Government Liaison for the National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee
- Member of the SEP/FRAND Policy Committee.
- Drafted and reviewed revisions to USPTO rules and regulations
- Received multiple Special Act Awards, the OGC Distinguished Attorney Award, and a Bronze Medal Award for Superior Performance.
- Completed the "Emerging Leaders" program.
Interim Deputy Director, Executive Secretariat (developmental assignment)
U.S. Department of Commerce
Washington, USA
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Company Overview: Office of the Secretary, Washington D.C
- Ensured the Executive Secretariat Office accomplished its mission to provide outstanding support to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary in their efforts to clearly articulate the department's policy to a wide variety of audiences
- Directly supervised a team of six employees
- Managed varying tasks with shifting priorities throughout the day
- Handled time-sensitive and classified communications
- Office of the Secretary, Washington D.C
Policy Advisor (detail assignment)
U.S. Department of Commerce
Washington, USA
09.2022 - 02.2022
- Company Overview: CHIPS Program Office, Washington D.C
- Analyzed emerging issues related to CHIPS Act implementation, advised DOC leadership on intellectual property issues related to the semiconductor industry
- CHIPS Program Office, Washington D.C
Senior Intellectual Property Attorney
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos, USA
01.2009 - 03.2012
- Company Overview: Office of General Counsel, Los Alamos, NM
- Provided legal advice and counseling to Laboratory managers, the technology transfer department and scientists regarding the patenting process, patent strategy, licensing transactions, contract negotiations, copyrights, trademarks and other intellectual property matters
- Participated in the invention disclosure review process and subsequent patent prosecution
- Oversaw litigation involving intellectual property disputes
- Reviewed procurement issues involving patent rights and copyright matters including advising on open source software issues
- Drafted and reviewed a variety of licenses and agreements including Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADA), Work-for-Others Non Federal Entities (WFO-NFE), User Facility Agreements (UFA), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA), and Material Transfer Agreements (MTA)
- Organized commercialization workshops for emerging technologies
- Office of General Counsel, Los Alamos, NM
Associate, Summer/Student Associate
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett and Dunner LLP
Washington, USA
08.2002 - 01.2009
- Company Overview: Washington, DC
- Work included patent, copyright and trade secret litigation, patent prosecution, licensing and client counseling in a variety of technologies including automotive technologies, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, computer software and internet applications
- Also handled pro bono cases in family law and on behalf of veterans
- Experienced in motion practice, brief writing, preparing witnesses, depositions, and trial preparation including second chair on three litigations
- Co-authored the article 'Patent Standards and Investment in Alternative Energy' for Energy Law360
- Washington, DC
Patent Examiner
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Arlington, USA
04.1998 - 05.2002
- Examined fluid handling devices
Education
J.D. -
Georgetown University Law Center
12.2003
B.S.E. - Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics
University of Pennsylvania
12.1997
Phone
cell, (202) 246-0582
Accreditation
- Granted Q clearance from the Department of Energy.
- Granted TS-SCI clearance from the USPTO.
- Member of the District of Columbia Bar.
- Member of the California Bar (inactive).
- Member of the Patent Bar.
- Certified as a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) in Maryland for child abuse and neglect cases.
Timeline
Assistant General Counsel
National Science Foundation
03.2024 - Current
Policy Advisor (detail assignment)
U.S. Department of Commerce
09.2022 - 02.2022
Interim Deputy Director, Executive Secretariat (developmental assignment)
U.S. Department of Commerce
02.2022 - 08.2022
Associate Solicitor
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
04.2012 - Current
Senior Intellectual Property Attorney
Los Alamos National Laboratory
01.2009 - 03.2012
Associate, Summer/Student Associate
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett and Dunner LLP
08.2002 - 01.2009
Patent Examiner
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
04.1998 - 05.2002
J.D. -
Georgetown University Law Center
B.S.E. - Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics
University of Pennsylvania
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