Kelly G. Hyndman 202.663.7407 khyndman@sughrue.com Mr. Hyndman's focus is on the protection of computer software, including software-implemented business methods. He also has experience in networks, telecommunications, and various other electrical arts. His legal experience includes patentability, validity, and infringement opinions; patent application preparation and prosecution; appeals to the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences and to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Internet, E-Commerce & Software District of Columbia, Virginia U.S. Court of Appeals - Federal Circuit Georgetown University Law Center (J.D. magna cum laude 1997) Boston University (M.S. Computer Information Systems 1989) United States Military Academy (B.S. Computer Science 1982) Technical Expertise Mr. Hyndman's technical experience includes object-oriented software, database management systems, satellite and terrestrial digital data communications, cellular communications, imaging devices, pagers, and semiconductor devices. Lockheed Martin Corporation, Software Engineer (1994-95); Systems Engineer (1990-94) United States Army, Army Signal Corps, Commissioned Officer (1982-90) Community Activities Sunday School Teacher, Leesburg Nazarene Church
J. Warren Lytle, Jr. 202.663.7458 jlytle@sughrue.com Mr. Lytle's practice involves all aspects of patent law with an emphasis in intellectual property litigation, counseling clients about in intellectual property matters, preparing and prosecuting patents and rendering opinions about patents. Jay has experience with litigating patent disputes before U.S. District courts and the International Trade Commission (ITC), writing and prosecuting patent applications, helping clients establish U.S. and foreign patent portfolios, and analyzing patent portfolios. Mr. Lytle also prepares opinions relating to patentability, infringement and validity. Litigation Internet, E-Commerce and Software Maryland, District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit American University, Washington College of Law (JD magna cum laude 1996) University of Maryland (M.S. Electrical Engineering/Computers 1990) University of Maryland (B.S. Electrical Engineering 1982) Technical Expertise Computer architecture; microprocessors; video/audio compression (MPEG); navigation/gps systems; laser eye surgery; semiconductor memories; computer software; computer storage and retrieval systems; database management systems; network technologies; telecommunication systems; wireless communications; spread spectrum communication systems; laser systems. Mr. Lytle was a partner at a law firm in Maryland, practicing all aspects of intellectual property law IBM Corporation, Advisory Engineer - Prior to working as a patent attorney and patent agent, Mr. Lytle worked in industry for over ten years as an Advisory Engineer and Programmer at IBM Corp. Jay was involved with large scale development projects including a commercial image management product, airline reservation systems, and development and deployment of the Global Positioning System (GPS) Control Segment. Representative Cases Digital Data Corp. v. Intel, Corp., (E.D. Va. and D. Ariz.) represented Intel VISX v. Nidek, (N.D. Cal.) represented Nidek In the Matter of Certain Excimer Laser Systems For Vision Correction Surgery and Components Thereof and Methods for Performing Such Surgery, ITC, represented Nidek NEC Corp. v. Hyundai Elec. Indus. Co., Ltd. (E.D. Va.) represented NEC Digital Equip. Corp. v. Intel Corp., (D. Mass) represented Intel Associations AIPLA ABA IP Section IEEE Eta Kappa Nu
Carl J. Pellegrini 202.663.7485 cpellegrini@sughrue.com Mr. Pellegrini s experience includes patent litigation and patentability, infringement, and validity opinions. He also prepares and prosecutes patent applications and counsels clients on patent protection. Litigation District of Columbia, Wisconsin U.S. District Court - Eastern, Western Districts of Wisconsin U.S. Court of Appeals - Federal Circuit University of Wisconsin Law School (J.D. 1992) The George Washington University (M.B.A. 1989) Marquette University College of Engineering (B.S. Electrical Engineering, cum laude 1982) Tau Beta Pi Krekeler & Scheffer, Associate (1992-97) - general litigation; personal injury, tort, business, bankruptcy Jefferson County Circuit Court, Law Clerk (1990-91) Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District II, Judicial Internship (1990) IBM System Integration Division, Federal Systems, Engineer/Scientist (1982-89) - concentrated in Integrated Product Support (maintenance, training, technical manuals), primarily for submarine sonar and combat control systems; subcontractor and project management experience; software user testing and training; preparation of software requirements and contract proposals Recent Cases Digital Equipment Corporation v. Intel - for defendant; multiple patents related to microprocessor architecture NEC v. Hyundai Electronics, Inc. - for plaintiff; multiple patents related to memory architecture In re Certain Excimer Laser Surgery Systems - (ITC action) for respondent; mutliple patents related to laser eye surgery VISX, Inc. v. Nidek, et al - for defendant; multiple patents related to laser eye surgery Koito Mfg Ltd v. Turn Key Tech et al, for plaintiff; patent related to injection molding of automotive tail lights Publications "The European Economic Community's Proposed Directive Concerning General Product Safety," 10 Wisc. Int'l L.J., 400 (1992)
Raja N. Saliba 202.663.7468 rsaliba@sughrue.com Mr. Saliba prepares and prosecutes patent applications, performs opinion work and litigates cases relating to the electrical and mechanical arts. His practice also includes licensing and opinions on patentability, infringement and validity. Mr. Saliba speaks both Arabic and French. Litigation District of Columbia, Maryland The George Washington University Law School (J.D. with honors 1997) The College of William and Mary (M.B.A. with highest honors 1992; Beta Gamma Sigma) Virginia Tech University (B.S. Mechanical Engineering 1987) Recent Cases Williamson v. Lemelson - patent interference Meyer L. Coval v. Alpha Therapeutic and Green Cross - patent infringement litigation Laser Vision Centers, Inc. v. Custom Trailerworks, et al. - patent infringement litigation Shimano v. Campagnolo - patent infringement litigation Bridgeston v. Callaway Golf, et al. - patent infringement litigation Associations American Intellectual Property Law Association CTA Space System, Manager of Business Operations (1992-96) - fiduciary responsibilities involving all branches of the company's business including communications satellite and remote sensing equipment manufacturing and technical services Newport News Shipbuilding, Hydraulic Systems Engineer (1988-90) - SEAWOLF Nuclear Submarine Design Program; piping system design/analysis and procurement specification review
Jeffrey A. Schmidt 202.663.7420 jschmidt@sughrue.com Mr. Schmidt prepares and prosecutes patent applications relating to the electrical and mechanical arts. District of Columbia, Virginia The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law (J.D. cum laude 1997) State University of New York at Buffalo (B.S. Mechanical Engineering, cum laude 1991) University of Michigan (concentration in Mechanical Engineering 1986-88), Patent Examiner (1991-97) - specialized in the field of art including surgical instruments Associations American Intellectual Property Law Association Tau Beta Pi, National Engineering Honor Society
Lee Wright 202.663.7404 lwright@sughrue.com Mr. Wright's practice includes patent application and preparation, appeals, interferences, opinions (patentability, validity and infringement), and reexamination and reissue of applications. Chemical Patent Interference District of Columbia, Maryland U.S.Patent and Trademark Office George Mason University School of Law (J.D. 1996) University of Maryland (M.S. Chemical Engineering 1986; B.S. Chemical Engineering 1984) Technical Expertise Mr. Wright's experience is in the chemical arts, including polymer and rubber technology, photographic science, petrochemical, catalysis, ceramic, metallurgical and the pharmaceutical arts., Patent Examiner & Primary Examiner (1986-97) - Application Examination: compliance with formal requirements, technological accuracy; conducted prior art search; evaluated case law; formulated rejections under 35 U.S.C. and 37 C.F.R.; trained junior examiners National Science Foundation, Engineering Assistant (1984-85) - researched and prepared technical review papers on polymer science and fluidized bed reactor technology Community Activities Eagle Scout - Boy Scouts of America