Carlos A. Aldarondo

As a registered U.S. patent attorney, I am authorized to file and prosecute patent applications before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). I also handle the filing and prosecution of U.S. trademark applications.

I am admitted to the practice of law in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. I am also certified as an Engineer in Training (EIT) and a Patent Valuation Analyst (CPVA).

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico

J.D. (2012) | Law

2009 - 2012

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

B.S. (2008) | Civil Engineering

2003 - 2008

Attorney at Law

Aldarondo & Lopez Bras, PSC

2012 - Current

During my time in the firm I have conducted legal research, drafted and proofread legal documents, developed the content of discovery mechanisms and depositions, represented clients in legal proceedings, advised clients concerning legal transactions, and assisted senior attorneys of the firm. I have advised clients on diverse intellectual property law related matters. I have also performed trademark clearance searches and applied for registration in the USPTO and PRTO.

Volunteer Experience: Mentor for I-Corps PR

Grupo Guayacan

2018 - 2018

As a team mentor for the Grupo Guayacan I-Corps PR 7 program, I helped team members advance an idea, technology, or product towards commercialization.

Law Clerk

Aldarondo & Lopez Bras, PSC

2012 - 2016

I performed civil/criminal legal research, reviewed legal documents, and analyzed litigation material for resolution of interlocutory motions. I also attended open court civil/criminal judicial proceedings before the District Court and oral arguments before the First Circuit Court of Appeals.

Student Law Clerk

USDC for the District of Puerto Rico, Hon. Daniel R. Dominguez

2011 - 2011

I proofread judicial opinions, orders, and citations for judicial clerks and other student clerks. I reviewed legal documents, analyzed litigation material, and performed civil/criminal legal research for resolution of interlocutory motions. I attended in chambers’ settlement conferences, open court civil/criminal judicial proceedings before the District Court, and oral arguments before the First Circuit Court of Appeals.

Student Law Clerk

USDC for the District of Puerto Rico, Hon. Gustavo A. Gelpi

2011 - 2011

I performed civil/criminal legal research, reviewed legal documents, and analyzed litigation material for resolution of interlocutory motions. I also attended open court civil/criminal judicial proceedings before the District Court and oral arguments before the First Circuit Court of Appeals.

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Bar

Puerto Rico Supreme Court

Engineer in Training (EIT)

College of Engineers and Surveyors of Puerto Rico

Certified Patent Valuation Analyst (CPVA)

Business Development Academy

Patent Bar Examination

United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit Bar

United States First Circuit Court of Appeals

U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico Bar

United States District Courts

American Bar Association: Intellectual Property Law Section

Current

American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)

Current

College of Engineers and Surveyors of Puerto Rico

Current

Federal Bar Association: Intellectual Property and Communications Law Sections

Current

Internet Society: Puerto Rico Chapter

Current

National Association of Patent Practitioners (NAPP)

Current

Penn State Alumni Association

Current

Puerto Rico

Since 2016

USDC for the District of Puerto Rico

Since 2016

United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

Since 2017

1st Circuit

Since 2017