Richard L. Byrne is an Intellectual Property attorney who has
addressed every aspect of intellectual property law during his
25-year career. He has handled an all-encompassing array of
responsibilities that includes counseling clients on the
importance of patent protection and the best way to proceed,
preparing applications and obtaining patents to protect
innovations and discoveries, updating general practice attorneys
on new regulations, and litigating infringement cases –
obtaining settlements or
providing legal representation for clients in federal court.
Mr.
Byrne has worked with other attorneys, through the Pennsylvania
Bar Institute, to develop an educational program, covering the
basics of intellectual property law, for other lawyers and legal
professionals. He has traveled internationally to meet with
attorneys and businesses wanting to “patent protect” products
sold in the United States.
He has been ranked and honored (2003-2007) by the legal
directory Chambers USA
America's Leading Lawyers for Business, which has
characterized him as a "Renaissance Man" of intellectual
property law and lauded his "ability to combine patent and
trademark work with a distinct litigation expertise." The
prestigious directory canvasses lawyers and their clients
nationwide to obtain a consistent view of attorneys and firms
considered leaders in their field. In addition, he has
been ranked among the Best Lawyers in America (2006-2008)
and named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer (2005-2008).
He holds degrees in electrical engineering from Carnegie Mellon
University and in law from George Washington University.
Professional Responsibilities
Mr. Byrne serves as a director and
secretary of The Webb Law Firm, which has concentrated exclusively
in intellectual property law since 1845. On a daily basis, he and
other IP attorneys at The Webb Law Firm demonstrate
a track record
of achievement as a full-service patent and intellectual
property
law firm offering all-inclusive expertise with patents, trademarks,
copyrights and trade secrets, including prosecution, licensing, and
litigation
in these areas.
Certification
Registered Patent Attorney, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania,
1978
District of Columbia, 1979
U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals District of Columbia Circuit
U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court District of Columbia
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of International Trade
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Canadian Patent Office
Canadian Trade Marks Office
Education
George Washington University National Law Center,
Washington, District of Columbia, 1978 J.D.
Carnegie Mellon
University,
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1974 B.S.
Major: Electrical Engineering
Honors: Tau Beta Pi, Engineering Honor Society
Honors: Eta Kappa Nu, Electrical Engineering Honor Society
Published
Works
"Copyright and
the Independent Contractor," In Technology, January/February
1993, pg. 16
"European
Intellectual Property Law in the 1990's," In Technology,
January/February 1992, pg.18
"Patent on
Living Things,"
In Technology,
March/April 1990, pg.10
Professional
Associations and Memberships
Allegheny County
Bar Association
Pennsylvania Bar Association
American Bar Association
American Intellectual Property Law Association
Pittsburgh Intellectual Property Law Association
President 1993-1994
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
Past Employment Positions
United States Court of Customs and Patent Appeals (now United States
Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit), Law Clerk and Technical
Advisor for The Hon. Jack R. Miller, Associate Judge,
1978-1980.
Personal
Born July 31, 1952,
Ambridge, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Mr. Byrne is an
Eagle Scout and he enjoys golfing, skiing, traveling and spending
time with family. He resides in the Pittsburgh area.
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