About Me
I am the former Commissioner for Patents at the United States Patent and Trademark Office and I have over 50 years of experience in the patent field. In 2013, I formed my own consulting practice in to continue my work as a patent consultant and expert witness.
About Godici Patent Consulting
Experience
I have over 50 years of experience in the patent field. I spent 33 years in the PTO starting as a patent examiner and working my way up through the ranks to become the Commissioner for Patents in March 2000. After retirement from government service, I was the executive advisor at the intellectual property law firm of Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch LLP. My practice included advising clients on USPTO practices and procedures and acting as an expert witness in numerous patent litigations. I have testified in U.S. District courts as an expert witness on several occasions.
Approach
I advise clients on United States Patent and Trademark Office ("PTO") regulations and procedures. I act as an expert witness on PTO related issues and assist clients on patent prosecution matters.
When the Commissioner for Patents for a five-year period, formerly the acting Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office...is proffered by the defendants to walk me through the way a patent office works, he had me with a hello
Hon. Katharine S. Hayden, U.S. District Court of New Jersey
My bio
Independent Consultant (October 2013-present)
Executive Advisor --Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch LLP (April 2005-September 2013)
Executive Advisor --Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch LLP (April 2005-September 2013)
I advise clients on PTO practices and procedures, assist clients on patent prosecution matters, and act as an expert witness on PTO related issues.
Executive Advisor --Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch LLP (April 2005-September 2013)
Executive Advisor --Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch LLP (April 2005-September 2013)
Executive Advisor --Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch LLP (April 2005-September 2013)
My responsibilities included advising clients on PTO regulations and Procedures, advising attorneys and staff on PTO procedures, assisting attorneys and staff on patent prosecution matters, business development, public relations, and expert witness regarding PTO related issues.
Expert Advisor at the PTO (July - September 2009)
Executive Advisor --Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch LLP (April 2005-September 2013)
Expert Advisor at the PTO (July - September 2009)
At the request of the Secretary of Commerce I accepted a temporary assignment as an expert advisor to the acting Under Secretary of Commerce to strengthen the management structure of the PTO and provide an up-to-date assessment of the challenges facing he agency.
Commissioner for Patents (March 2000- March 2005)
Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property & Director of the PTO (Jan-Dec.2001)
Expert Advisor at the PTO (July - September 2009)
Served as the Chief Operating Officer for all aspects of patent related operations with the mission to properly implement the patent laws of the United States. Oversaw budget of over $750 million and a staff of over 5000 employees. Areas of responsibilities included strategic planning, budget formulation, staffing, information technology systems, policy formulation, and Congressional relations. Testified before Committees of both the U.S. House and Senate on various intellectual property issues.
Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property & Director of the PTO (Jan-Dec.2001)
Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property & Director of the PTO (Jan-Dec.2001)
Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property & Director of the PTO (Jan-Dec.2001)
Reported to and advised the secretary of Commerce on all intellectual property issues. Chief Executive Officer responsible for all aspect of PTO operations. Represented the PTO in international meetings at the WIPO and interacted with Congress, other agencies, and major IP bar and trade organizations.
Various Positions within the PTO (June 1972-March 2000)
Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property & Director of the PTO (Jan-Dec.2001)
Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property & Director of the PTO (Jan-Dec.2001)
Held positions of Patent Examiner, Supervisory Patent Examiner, Group Director, Deputy Assistant Commissioner, and Acting Assistant Commissioner.
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