Michael J. Musella

Michael J. Musella is a registered patent attorney with over 25 years of experience advising clients and practicing before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Michael counsels clients on intellectual property matters involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, freedom-to-operate opinions, right-to-use opinions, infringement and non-infringement opinions, and other related intellectual property […]

Joyce Fang Liu is an experienced patent practitioner with a strong technical background in the fields of chemistry, material sciences, and nanotechnology. Before receiving her J.D. from Boston University, Dr. Liu received her Ph.D. degree in chemistry from Northwestern University where she studied innovative solar cells and published several research […]

George Kaplan has over 40 years experience in the field of intellectual property, and has drafted and prosecuted hundreds of patent applications to grant before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. His experience includes time in corporate patent practice with some of the world’s largest pharmaceutical and consumer goods corporations. […]

Stephen R. Barrese focuses his practice in the areas of trademarks, unfair competition, copyrights and internet-related matters including trademark research, clearance, prosecution, enforcement and maintenance of both foreign and domestic registrations, opposition and cancellation proceedings, and licensing and coexistence agreements. Stephen helps clients with branding strategies to grow trademark portfolios. […]

Joseph C. Suhadolnik is an experienced patent practitioner and former senior research chemist with a strong background in organic and polymer chemistry, photo chemistry, dyes/pigments, industrial coatings, UV absorbers, energy storage devices, electronic displays, and image preservation. Joe has 10 years of experience as an in-house patent agent at Ciba […]

Joanne Davis is a versatile corporate and general business lawyer. She has collaborated with clients at all levels of complex organizations in many industries, including the chemical, financial, health care and industrial sectors. Prior to joining Dilworth IP, Joanne advised the senior business leaders of a multinational manufacturer on a wide […]

Theresa Doonan has over 30 years experience in IP prosecution and management as a patent and trademark paralegal. She leverages that experience in leading Dilworth IP’s paralegal and docketing team, collaborating with the firm’s clients and team of professionals to effectively manage each client’s docket. Theresa has extensive research capabilities […]

The legal industry has changed.  Delivering an exceptional client experience is an ongoing challenge that requires forward-thinking grounded in sound business practices.  Utilizing his seventeen years of experience operating businesses, Tom DeFelice fosters a culture at Dilworth IP that treats clients’ businesses like our own.  As a Certified Legal Manager, […]