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Michael J. Dimino

Partner
Washington, D.C. Office

202.659.0100

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Michael J. Dimino’s practice spans a broad range of issues associated with intellectual property (IP) rights including IP due diligence in support of mergers and acquisitions, technology licensing including Open Source software issues, IP rights under federal research and development contracts, patent preparation, prosecution, and reexamination. Mr. Dimino has experience with a wide range of technologies including cellular telephone networks, digital filters, homeland security, electromechanical devices, bioinformatics, and broad array of software applications.

Prior to attending law school, Mr. Dimino developed radio frequency surveillance systems for the U.S. Department of Defense from 1987 through 1997. During this period, his training and experience included computer systems engineering, software engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical power generation, radio frequency direction finding and communications. Among his duties during that period were drafting and monitoring federal research and development contracts. 

Practice Areas

Admissions

  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
  • District of Columbia
  • Virginia

Education

  • St. Mary's University of Law, J.D. magna cum laude
  • George Mason University, M.S. Systems Engineering
  • U.S. Army School of Engineering and Logistics, Product/Production Engineering distinguished graduate
  • Pennsylvania State University, B.S. Electrical Engineering

Professional Affiliations

  • American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)
  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)