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Suzanne Kikel is a patent agent with numerous degrees in business and scientific fields and a broad range of intellectual property training and experience.  Ms. Kikel holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, as well as an A.S. in Chemistry, a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a B.A. in English Literature and Writing.  During her career, she has completed course work in computer science and electrical engineering, as well as presented in-house seminars and held corporate management positions with intellectual property responsibilities.  In these roles, she has been involved with areas that include plastics, minerals and chemicals for the paper and plastics industries and the design and manufacturing of rolling mills.

Professional Responsibilities
Ms. Kikel serves as a patent agent with The Webb Law Firm, which has concentrated exclusively in intellectual property law since 1845.  She works with various aspects of IP law including patent application and amendment writing.

Achievements and Credentials

Certification
Registered Patent Agent, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Education 
University of Phoenix
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2006 M.B.A.

Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1994 A.S.
Major:  Chemistry 

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1981 B.S. 
Major:  Mechanical Engineering

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1972 B.A.
Major:  English Literature and Writing

Additional Training:
Patent Resources Group
Washington, D.C.

Professional Associations and Memberships
Pittsburgh Intellectual Property Law Association

Past Employment Positions
NOVA Chemicals Inc., Senior Patent Agent
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pietragallo Bosick & Gordon, Patent Agent
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Calgon Corporation//ECC International Inc.,
Intellectual Property Administrator/Coordinator and Patent Agent
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellot, Patent Agent
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Wean United, Inc., Patent Agent and Trainee
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Personal
Born Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America.  Ms. Kikel enjoys traveling, skiing, golfing, biking, cultural events and spending time with family. 
She resides in the Pittsburgh area with her husband.