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Randall A. Notzen is an Intellectual Property attorney with experience in key areas of computer hardware and software design.  Early in his career, he served as a patent attorney for a major manufacturer of medical diagnostic imaging equipment and as an electrical engineer working on the design of embedded operating systems using appropriate high and low-level languages; design, fabrication and packaging of semiconductor devices; design and repair of semiconductor fabrication equipment; and additional forms of electrical and mechanical design.

In the mid-1990s, Mr. Notzen hosted the Inventors Insider educational series, a compilation of practical information, available on videotape, to help inventors understand the importance and process of obtaining patent protection.  As host of the series, he provided useful insight and direction, for individuals, entrepreneurs and businesses to help them take the right steps to safeguard their discoveries and innovations.

Professional Responsibilities
Mr. Notzen serves as a shareholder and vice president of The Webb Law Firm, which has concentrated exclusively in intellectual property law since 1845.  He works with a wide range of clients, including those seeking patent protection for electrical, mechanical and software inventions, as well as trademarks and copyrights and related litigation.

Achievements and Credentials

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

Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania, 1996
Ohio, 1990
U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit
U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania

Education
University of Akron School of Law,
Akron, Ohio,  J.D. 1990

Youngstown State University,
Youngstown, Ohio, 1984  B.E.
Major:  Electrical Engineering with Honors
Honors: Tau Beta Pi, Engineering Honorary Society

Professional Associations and Memberships
Allegheny County Bar Association
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Pittsburgh Intellectual Property Law Association

Past Employment Positions
TriDelta Industries, Inc., Patent Attorney
Picker International, Inc., Patent Attorney
Allen-Bradley Company, Electrical Engineer
Motorola, Inc., Electrical Engineer
General Motors Corp., Electrical Engineer
Mostek Corp., Semiconductor Research Technician
Texas Instruments, Inc., Semiconductor Fabrication Equipment
    Repair Technician

Personal
Born April 30, 1954, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America.  Mr. Notzen is an Eagle Scout, and he enjoys music, personal fitness and spending time with family.  He resides in the Pittsburgh area.