James F. Dobrow is a registered patent attorney and Counsel to the firm's Patent and Tech Groups. Mr. Dobrow's practice focuses on preparing and procuring patents related to software, business method, Internet, financial, and other systems. He advises clients on the management of U.S. and International patent portfolios, including the preparation of IP audits. Mr. Dobrow's practice includes preparing opinions related to the patentability, validity and infringement of patents. He also participates in the preparation and negotiation of technology and non-disclosure agreements, as well as the performance of due diligence related to various business transactions. Prior to joining Lowenstein Sandler, Mr. Dobrow was an associate in the New York office of Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP where he maintained a similar practice.
Mr. Dobrow is also an Adjunct Professor at Rutgers University Law School where he teaches patent drafting and prosecution.
Prior to launching his legal career, Mr. Dobrow worked as a computer and electronics engineer, designing and implementing computerized process automation and control systems for Circonix Technologies LLC, which he joined in the startup phase as one of its first employees. While at that company, Mr. Dobrow helped design and implement systems for remote, Internet-based monitoring of manufacturing systems which were used as the basis for the remote service platform of ei3 Corp., a venture-backed company that focuses on Internet-based manufacturing productivity tools.
Representative Activities:
- Panel Member, "Legal Issues in Health Care and Intellectual Property Law," Seton Hall University School of Law.
- Guest Lecturer, "Creating and Protecting Intellectual Property Rights," The Weiss Tech House, University of Pennsylvania.
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Board of Appeals Removes Any Question Regarding The Patentability Of Business Method Patents
Patent Law Alert, November 2005
Mark Kesslen, James Dobrow
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Missing the Mark – The Downside of Not Using the Patent Number
The Intellectual Property Strategist, Volume 10, Number 1, January 2003
James Dobrow, Matthew W. Siegal
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When Trust is Not Enough: The Duty to Investigate Before Filing
Patent Strategy & Management, December 2001
James Dobrow
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