Jonathan M. D'Silva

I practice various aspects of intellectual property law from prosecuting patent, trademark, and copyright applications, to drafting agreements for the sale or licensing of intellectual property, to the enforcement of intellectual property rights.

In addition to the science, engineering, and technology aspects of intellectual property, I also work on the business aspects. I work closely with CEOs, R&D engineers, small business owners, and inventors to make sure that they understand the options available to them and how best to protect their intellectual property assets.

My practice is local, state-wide, national, and international. I work closely with the other members of MacDonald Illig's Intellectual Property and the Business Transaction Groups to ensure the client's selected path is pursued vigorously and with the right team.

State University of New York - Buffalo

J.D. | Concentration in Technology & Intellectual Property Law

2002 - 2005

Honors: American Bar Association Section of Intellectual Property Law and The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. Award For Excellence in the Study of Intellectual Property Law

Cornell University

M.Eng. | Agricultural and Biological Engineering concentrating in Environmental Engineering and specializing in Bioengineering

1998 - 1999

Cornell University

B.S. | Agricultural and Biological Engineering concentrating in Biological Engineering

1994 - 1998

Senior Research Aide (IP Division)

University at Buffalo Office of Science, Technology Transfer, and Economic Outreach (STOR)

2004 - 2005

Conducted patentability assessments of new technologies developed at the University at Buffalo including inventor interviews, patent scope assessment, and assessment result presentation.

Law Intern

Law Office of Thomas R. FitzGerald, Esq. Rochester

2003 - 2003

Drafted patent claims and specifications, patent application amendments and arguments, office action responses, internal and external memoranda, letters to clients and subcontractors. Conducted legal research for relevant case law and prior art patents for patent infringement cases. Assisted in inventor interviews.

Project Engineer

Malcolm Pirnie, Inc.

1999 - 2002

Environmental Engineer. Provided engineering project support including feasibility studies, evaluations, designs, monitoring, and long- and short-term planning of wastewater, storm water, and drinking water systems and treatment plants, groundwater treatment and remediation, landfills, and compost facilities. Participated in and conducted site visits and field investigations in support of engineering designs and evaluations including managing and overseeing subcontractors, conducting and overseeing process testing and evaluations. Provided engineering support on the design and installation of regulated medical waste treatment systems.

New Product Law: An Introduction to Concepts of Intellectual Property, and Product Safety and Liability Law Affecting the Product Developer

March, 2009

A Patent Law Primer

August, 2008

International Intellectual Property Protection

July, 2008

Patent Law and Patentability

July, 2008

New Product Law: An Introduction to Concepts of Intellectual Property, and Product Safety and Liability Law Affecting the Product Developer

May, 2008

Rising Star

Pennsylvania Super lawyers

2014

2013, 2014

Award For Excellence in the Study of Intellectual Property Law

The American Bar Association Section of Intellectual Property Law and The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc.

2005

Hooked on Books

Member

Current

Pittsburgh Tech Council

Member

Current

Innovation Collaborative

Member of the Board

Current

InnovationErie Design Competition

Chair

2010 - Current

Activities: Chair of the InnovationErie Design Competition for 2010 and 2011; (www.innovationerie.net)

Purple Martin Conservation Association

Board Member

2009 - Current

Activities: Member of the Board - Attend Board Meetings to direct and oversee the activities of the PMCA; Assist the PMCA in answering questions on legal matters; Assist the PMCA with Federal registration of a number of trademarks; Chair of the Education Committee to promote outreach to educators and schools

District of Columbia

Since 2006

New York

Since 2006

Pennsylvania

Since 2005

United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

Since 2005

District Court of the Western District of Pennsylvania