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Richard E. Stanley Jr.
- E rstanley@taftlaw.com
- T (317) 713-9462
- F (317) 713-3699
Summary
Rich focuses his practice on patent prosecution and litigation in the mechanical and electrical arts. His patent prosecution practice includes drafting patent applications, infringement and validity opinions, and post-grant proceedings. He has experience in a wide range of technologies, including medical devices, turbine engines, industrial tools, construction equipment, semiconductors, carbon-carbon brake disks and numerous other technologies. His patent litigation practice has involved representing plaintiffs and defendants in all stages of litigation: pre-suit investigations, formal discovery, motion practice and settlement.
Prior to private practice, Rich was an engineer for seven years with a large agricultural equipment manufacturer. He earned his J.D. from Baylor University, his M.B.A. from the University of Northern Iowa and his B.S. in mechanical engineering from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
Representative Experience
- Extensive experience in patent prosecution and patent infringement litigation.
- Prosecuting patent applications before the USPTO and foreign jurisdictions.
- Patent reviews for products and inventions, including clearances, freedom to operate and patentability studies.
- Misappropriation of trade secrets.
All Service Areas
Education
- Baylor University School of Law (1999)
- University of Northern Iowa (M.B.A.) (1996)
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (Mechanical Engineering)
Admissions
- Federal - United States Patent and Trademark Office
- State - Indiana
- State - Illinois
News
Stanley Drafts Article on Inequitable Conduct for Law360 News
Stanley Elected to Taft Partnership News
Taft’s Intellectual Property Group Continues to Grow With the Addition of Three IP Attorneys