MGB Bolsters Patent Prosecution With Addition of Jeffrey Canfield
June 7, 2007Marshall, Gerstein & Borun welcomes Jeffrey H. Canfield as of counsel. Joining from Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, Canfield’s practice will focus on patent prosecution, emphasizing electronics, electrical devices and computer software applications. He will also assist clients with licensing and business transactions.
“Jeff’s extensive experience in non-infringement and invalidity matters, coupled with his knowledge in a wide range of technologies, make him an ideal addition to the firm,” said Jeff Sharp, managing partner of Marshall, Gerstein & Borun. “His ability to genuinely understand our clients’ areas of work is invaluable as is the case with so many of our attorneys.”
Canfield focuses in several areas including semiconductor devices, electronic circuits, wireless communications systems and information systems and business processes. He assists companies with intellectual property asset management, including competitive patent portfolio review and analysis, strategic planning, standards review and licensing issues.
Previously, Canfield served as patent counsel for Methode Electronics. Prior to that, he was senior project engineer for Littell International.
Canfield received his J.D. from John Marshall Law School (1993) and his B.S. in electrical engineering from Michigan Technological University (1986). He is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.