Michael
Bell is the Chair of the firm's Patent Prosecution Practice Group and focuses on patent prosecution and client counseling. He has
prepared patent opinions, patent applications and related filings and has
participated in various aspects of intellectual property litigation, from the
development of general trial strategy to negotiating settlements.
Before becoming involved in the intellectual property field, Mr. Bell practiced
international corporate law. He also was employed for over six years as an
engineering manager with the Naval Sea Systems Command, where he was
responsible for the technical management of ship and submarine equipment,
including the drafting of technical specifications for government contracts and
the design and testing of specified equipment.
Practice Areas
Admissions
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- Virginia
- District of Columbia
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Education
- Georgetown University Law Center, J.D.
- University of Notre Dame, B.S. Mechanical Engineering
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association, Member
- American Intellectual Property Law Association, Member
- Journal of Legal Ethics, Member, 1987 - 1989
- Maryland Patent Law Association, Member