Ron is a registered patent lawyer whose practice includes drafting patent applications and managing associated prosecution in the mechanical and related electrical areas, with specific experience in the automotive and aerospace industries. He also has experience drafting and prosecuting trademark applications for the principal and supplemental registers, performing trademark clearance searches, and managing patent and trademark portfolios. Prior to private practice, Ron worked in various corporate roles, including serving on several corporate IP Committees.

He also has significant technical experience from various engineering positions with Honda Motor Corporation, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, and Meggitt Defense Systems.

Education

• University of New Hampshire
• Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University, J.D., 2014
• Auburn University, B.S., Mechanical Engineering, 2000
• Alabama State University, B.S., Mathematics, 1994

Service & Recognition

• U.S. Army Combat Support Veteran
• Operation Iraqi Freedom Combat Support Veteran (2003 – 2004)
• U.S. Army Reserves – Iraq War Veteran (1988 – 2008)

Bar Admissions

• Georgia
• District of Columbia
• United States Patent and Trademark Office
• *Not licensed in North Carolina.