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Richard E. Fichter
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Former Patent Examiner (1967-1972, photographic arts). Practiced since
1972 in diverse technologies with emphasis on chemical, pharmaceutical
(including biotech) and semiconductor arts; light mechanical. Extensive
experience in interference practice. Clients represented as lead attorney
in interferences included Glaxo (now GlaxoSmithKline), Dupont, General
Mills, and Sanofi.
Reported cases include, Voisin v. Collier (ComrPats) 18 USPQ2d 1169 (1989);
Glaxo Operations UK Ltd, v. Quigg (DCEVa) 10 USPQ2d 1100 (1989); Payet and
Brummet v. Swidler and Wilson, 207 USPQ 168 (BdPatApp&Int, 1980); In re
Reckitt & Colman Products Limited, 230 USPQ 369(ComrPats, 1986) and Wu v.
Wang (CAFC) 44 USPQ2d 1641 (1997). |
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| Born: |
Mineola, New York
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| Education: |
C.W. Post College (B.S. in Chemistry)
Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn (Teaching Fellow)
American University (J.D.) |
| Bars: |
Commonwealth of Virginia
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fed. Circuit
U.S. District Court, E. D. VA
U.S. District Court, W. D. VA
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
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| E-Mail: |
rfichter@baconthomas.com |
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