Christian E. Schuster is an Intellectual Property attorney with a background in mechanical engineering.  Mr. Schuster handles all phases of intellectual property law.  He focuses his practice on prosecution and protection of technology in various technical disciplines, with an emphasis in medical devices, mechanical equipment, and motorized vehicles.  Mr. Schuster has earned a Master of Business Administration degree and Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering in addition to his Juris Doctorate degree.  He is a Major in the United States Air Force Reserve, currently serving as the Commander of the 911^th Civil Engineer Squadron Detachment 1 and having previously served as the Deputy Staff Judge Advocate for the 911^th Airlift Wing both at the Greater Pittsburgh International Airport.  Prior to law school, Mr. Schuster worked as a mechanical engineer in the private sector for which he contributed to and managed numerous large-scale industrial engineering projects.  Mr. Schuster has particular expertise counseling clients in pre-litigation matters including evaluating infringement issues, design-around strategies, and patent infringement and clearance, validity, state-of the art, and patentability searching

Professional Responsibilities
Mr. Schuster serves as director and vice president of The Webb Law Firm, which has concentrated exclusively in intellectual property law since 1845.  On a daily basis, he works with domestic and international clients in fields that include the metals, transportation and medical equipment industries.

Achievements and Credentials

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

Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania, 1997
U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
U.S. Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals

Education
Duquesne University School of Law,
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1997  J.D.

University of Pittsburgh Joseph M. Katz School of Business,
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1992  M.B.A.

University of Pittsburgh,
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1988  B.S.
Major:  Mechanical Engineering

Professional Associations and Memberships
Allegheny County Bar Association
Pittsburgh Intellectual Property Law Association
United States Reserve Officers Association
United States Air Force Reserve, Major
     Civil Engineer Officer, 911^th Civil Engineering Squadron
     Former Deputy Staff Judge Advocate, 911^th Airlift Wing

Past Employment Positions
Rust International Corporation, former Mechanical Engineer,
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
MAN GHH Corporation, former Mechanical Engineer,
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Personal
Born May 2, 1966, Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania, United States of America.  Mr. Schuster enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with family. He resides in the Pittsburgh area.