Sorinel Cimpoes
Prospect Heights,IL
Summary
Dynamic patent management professional with expertise in strategic counseling and complex analysis. Proven ability to develop long-term patent strategies that align with product roadmaps and support international patent portfolios.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Partner
Nixon Peabody LLP
Chicago, Illinois
01.2014 - Current
- Counseled engineering and research teams throughout the innovation lifecycle from invention disclosure to global patent protection.
- Drafted and prosecuted sophisticated patent applications in electrical, mechanical, software, semiconductor, medical device, and multidisciplinary technologies.
- Managed complex domestic and international patent portfolios to support strategic business objectives.
- Developed long-term patent portfolio strategies aligned with product development roadmaps.
- Prepared patentability, freedom-to-operate, infringement, and validity analyses to inform decision-making.
- Facilitated invention harvesting sessions with engineering organizations, identifying and prioritizing potential innovations for strategic development.
- Assisted in licensing negotiations, due diligence, acquisitions, and patent litigation, ensuring alignment with business objectives and risk management.
- Coordinated prosecution activities with foreign associates across Europe and Asia, streamlining processes for timely and effective patent management.
Senior Associate
Nixon Peabody LLP
Chicago, Illinois
02.2007 - 01.2014
Associate
Jenkens & Gilchrist LLP
Chicago, IL
08.2001 - 02.2007
X-Ray Beamline Engineer
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, Illinois
01.1991 - 08.2001
Education
J.D. -
Chicag-Kent College of Law
Chicago05-2001
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Enginnering
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL12-1991
Skills
- Patent strategy
- Patent prosecution
- Patent management
- Technical due diligence
- Licensing negotiations
- Invention harvesting
- Intellectual property law
Languages
Romanian
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC) - Board of Directors Member 2014-2015
- Romanian Board Association (RBA) - Board of Directors Member 2022-Present
- Soli Deo Gloria (SDG) Brass Band - President 2006-Present
Timeline
Partner
Nixon Peabody LLP
01.2014 - Current
Senior Associate
Nixon Peabody LLP
02.2007 - 01.2014
Associate
Jenkens & Gilchrist LLP
08.2001 - 02.2007
X-Ray Beamline Engineer
Illinois Institute of Technology
01.1991 - 08.2001
J.D. -
Chicag-Kent College of Law
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Enginnering
Illinois Institute of Technology