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Broad Technical Background - He'll understand your invention

Physics. Taught College Physics for two years.
Mathematics. Graduated from an European five-year engineering degree program characterized by intense and high-level study of Mathematics.
Mechanical Engineering/Thermodynamics. Designed and monitored the manufacturing process of thermally efficient cast-iron fireboxes, and hot-air heating systems for large spaces.
Biochemistry. Conducted research of ways to efficiently extract from specific tree barks useful ingredients for the development of various adhesives. The work was awarded in a national student competition.
Genetics. Ranked number 7 in a 500-student competitive examination on Genetics and Math.
Other Life Sciences. Extensive study of Botany, Entomology, Plant Physiology, and others.
Computer Software. Experience using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Power Point, Excel, Front Page, Expression Web, as well as Photoshop, Microstation, InRoads, Pinnacle and Iris.
Web Site Design. Designed and published web sites with e-commerce capabilities and SEO enhancements.

James is a member of Canon USA's intellectual property division specializing in patent portfolio development, prosecution, and licensing of intellectual property rights. James provides strategic vision addressing Canon's current and future intellectual property and works in partnership with upper management to develop and implement overall strategic directives pertaining to Canon's patent portfolio.

Prior to working for Canon USA, James spent seven years in private practice where his work focused on procurement, enforcement and licensing of intellectual property rights, including patent prosecution, patent portfolio development, licensing initiatives and negotiations, the preparation of validity and freedom-to-operate opinions, intellectual property due diligence, and client counseling on a multitude of other IP matters.

James has drafted and prosecuted hundreds of patent applications in the electrical, mechanical, consumer product and computer arts, including imaging devices, networking, telecommunications, medical devices, and semiconductors.

James began his legal career as a patent agent at Darby & Darby P.C. in 2002 while simultaneously attending Fordham Law School. Prior to joining Darby & Darby, Mr. Tuozzo gained his technical expertise in signal processing as a member of the Advanced Digital Signal Processing Group at the Lockheed Martin Corporation. His efforts included work in high-performance multiprocessing hardware design, including real time control module design and embedded systems.

James is admitted to practice in New York, New Jersey, the District of Columbia, and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He is a member of the U.S. Patent Bar, admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in all matters related to patents.

James' technical areas of experience include imaging, analog/digital systems and signal processing, embedded real-time applications, semiconductors, consumer products, and telecommunications systems. He possesses a particular in-depth knowledge of wireless communications and networking technologies.