Current Employment Position(s)

Partner

Lawyer Overview

Joe Melnik has extensive experience litigating complex patent cases in jurisdictions nationwide. He has successfully represented companies in critical patent cases relating to a wide variety of technologies, including cryptography, smart cards, biometrics, SMS messaging, internet-related technologies, wireless communications, networking protocols, semiconductors, electronic cataloging, and financial transactions.

In addition to patent litigation, Joe regularly advises electronics companies, software developers, and other companies on strategies for protecting and commercializing technology and for avoiding infringing upon third-party intellectual property rights. He provides strategic counseling to industry leading companies on the development and licensing of patent portfolios, participation in standard-setting organizations, and the evaluation of intellectual property issues in product development and corporate transactions.

Areas of Practice

• Intellectual Property

West Practice Categories

Copyrights, Intellectual Property Law, International Intellectual Property, Patents, Technology Licensing, Trade Dress, Trade Secrets, Trademarks

Bar Admissions

• California
• Ohio
• Pennsylvania

Education

• Case Western Reserve Univ

Address

500 Grant Street, Suite 4500
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2514

Phones

1.412.394.7952 / 1.650.739.4151 (Silicon Valley) (Business Phone)

Faxes

1.412.394.7959 / 1.650.739.3900 (Business Fax)

Emails

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Websites

http://www.jonesday.com