Amster Rothstein & Ebenstein, LLP - Intellectual Property Law
Benjamin Matthew Halpern
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Benjamin Halpern concentrates his practice on complex patent preparation and prosecution, non-infringement and patentability studies, patent portfolio management, international patent prosecution, licensing and other aspects of patent law.
He is a former Examiner at the U.S. Patent Office, where he examined patents related to the manufacture of semiconductor devices, cleaning and polishing apparatus, hand-held tools and other technologies.
Mr. Halpern holds a Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering, with focus on materials science, from Georgia Tech.
He is experienced in preparing and prosecuting patent applications in a broad range of technologies, including semiconductor memory devices, liquid crystal and plasma displays, nanotechnology, and medical devices. While practicing at other law firms, Mr. Halpern has performed patent work for large international companies such as Seiko Epson, Samsung and Toyota.
He is a former Examiner at the U.S. Patent Office, where he examined patents related to the manufacture of semiconductor devices, cleaning and polishing apparatus, hand-held tools and other technologies.
Mr. Halpern holds a Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering, with focus on materials science, from Georgia Tech.
He is experienced in preparing and prosecuting patent applications in a broad range of technologies, including semiconductor memory devices, liquid crystal and plasma displays, nanotechnology, and medical devices. While practicing at other law firms, Mr. Halpern has performed patent work for large international companies such as Seiko Epson, Samsung and Toyota.
Bar Admissions
- District of Columbia, 2001
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 2000
Education
- Georgia Tech, Atlanta, Georgia, 1993, M.S., With Honors, Mechanical Engineering
- University of Maine School of Law, Portland, Maine, 1997, J.D.
- Georgia Tech, Atlanta, Georgia, B.S., With Honors, Mechanical Engineering
Professional Associations & Memberships
- District of Columbia Bar Association, 2001-Present; New York
- Intellectual Property Law Association, 2004-Present
Professional Experience
- F. Chau & Associates, Associate Attorney 2003-2004
- Oliff & Berridge, Associate Attorney, 2000-2003
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Patent Examiner, 1997-2000
- Member of Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity