Roger A. Heppermann
Partner
For clients innovating in electronics as well as digital signaling and digital processing technologies in the computer, control, telecommunications and Internet industries, Roger A. Heppermann successfully prepares and prosecutes patents nationally and internationally. He also files and prosecutes reexaminations, interferences, patent appeals and foreign oppositions to develop and maintain strong U.S. and international patent portfolios for his clients. He readily understands his clients’ complex products and electronic systems, and delivers rapid and sure-handed management of patent portfolios developed over nearly 20 years of exposure to computers, consumer and industrial electronics and wired and wireless communication technologies. Mr. Heppermann's leadership ability is recognized by his roles on the Firm’s Executive Committee and as the Chair of the Diversity Committee.
Recent Client Work
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Filed and prosecuted patents for the HART Communication Foundation on a newly developed wireless communication protocol for use in various stages of process control systems such as those related to drug manufacturing and oil refining plants. The advances offered significant gains for the organization due to the new advantages it brought customers: more efficiency, greater flexibility, data safety, multiple points of connectivity…and, of course, no wires to troubleshoot behind walls.
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In the area of GreenTech, has filed and secured patents related to leading edge, waste water processing technology used in generating energy from landfill gases and industrial waste.
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Working with our litigation team, filed a series of reexamination cases to reduce litigation issues regarding patents related to industrial power meters. Successfully had patents asserted against the company removed from the litigation by having the claims invalidated by the patent office, significantly reducing litigation costs.
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Has developed and continues to maintain a large US and international patent portfolio for one of the leaders in industrial and process plant control systems, including patents in the area of electronic control systems, communications, data management systems, sensors, and valve technologies.
Roger A. Heppermann
Partner
For clients innovating in electronics as well as digital signaling and digital processing technologies in the computer, control, telecommunications and Internet industries, Roger A. Heppermann successfully prepares and prosecutes patents nationally and internationally. He also files and prosecutes reexaminations, interferences, patent appeals and foreign oppositions to develop and maintain strong U.S. and international patent portfolios for his clients. He readily understands his clients’ complex products and electronic systems, and delivers rapid and sure-handed management of patent portfolios developed over nearly 20 years of exposure to computers, consumer and industrial electronics and wired and wireless communication technologies. Mr. Heppermann's leadership ability is recognized by his roles on the Firm’s Executive Committee and as the Chair of the Diversity Committee.
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Recent Client Work
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Filed and prosecuted patents for the HART Communication Foundation on a newly developed wireless communication protocol for use in various stages of process control systems such as those related to drug manufacturing and oil refining plants. The advances offered significant gains for the organization due to the new advantages it brought customers: more efficiency, greater flexibility, data safety, multiple points of connectivity…and, of course, no wires to troubleshoot behind walls.
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In the area of GreenTech, has filed and secured patents related to leading edge, waste water processing technology used in generating energy from landfill gases and industrial waste.
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Working with our litigation team, filed a series of reexamination cases to reduce litigation issues regarding patents related to industrial power meters. Successfully had patents asserted against the company removed from the litigation by having the claims invalidated by the patent office, significantly reducing litigation costs.
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Has developed and continues to maintain a large US and international patent portfolio for one of the leaders in industrial and process plant control systems, including patents in the area of electronic control systems, communications, data management systems, sensors, and valve technologies.
