Summary
Mr. Adams practices a broad spectrum of intellectual property law. Mr. Adams primarily focuses his work in patent and trademark preparation and prosecution and in rendering opinions on patent infringement and validity, freedom-to-market and due diligence. Mr. Adams practices his patent preparation and prosecution primarily in the chemical and semiconductor materials arts. He has extensive experience with materials such as lubricants, polymers, adhesives, rubbers, plastics and composites. Mr. Adams also has extensive experience in materials related to semiconductor devices for high speed computer processors and manufacturing techniques for a wide variety of semiconductor devices.
Mr. Adams also represents a variety of clients with trademark selection, registration and maintenance.
Mr. Adams is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, where he teaches "Patent Law and Practice."
Prior to attending law school, Mr. Adams worked for fifteen years as a research, analytical and technical services chemist in addition to his experience as a chemical engineer. Mr. Adams's experience includes nine years as manager of distillery operation and, at the same time, manager of both quality assurance and environmental affairs at a rum distillery in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Education
J.D., Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Magna Cum Laude, 1992
M.S., Chemistry, Texas Christian University, 1976
B.A., Chemistry, Austin College, 1971
Bar Admissions
Ohio, 1992
Texas, 1996
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Memberships
American Chemical Society
Cleveland Intellectual Property Law Association
Cleveland-Marshall Law Review
Ohio Bar Association
Publications
The 1988 Revision of 28 U.S.C. §1391(c): Corporate Venue is Now Equivalent to In Personam Jurisdiction - Effects on Civil Actions for Patent Infringement, 39 Clev. St. L. Rev. 357 (1991)
Mr. Adams has also authored various articles on tax law, sea turtle conservation and chemical research.
Interests
Mr. Adams enjoys numerous outdoor activities including sailing, bicycling and traveling.