Andrew Rapacke, J.D.Registered Patent Agent | Foreign Patents | Patent Ghostwriting | Intellectual Property | US Patents

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SummaryI am a Registered Patent Agent pending admission to the Florida Bar at Christopher Weiss Attorney at Law,

P.A.I work primarily in the electrical/ electronic, and mechanical arenas of Patent law. I have experience in

patent prosecution, prior art searches, Office Action Amendments, client counseling and advising from start-ups

to large companies. Please let me know how I can help!

BACKGROUND:

Prior to attending Florida State University I was an Engineering Officer in the United States Navy working with

electrical and mechanical systems aboard naval warships. As an Engineering Officer I qualified as Engineering

Officer of the Watch, by demonstrating proficiency in engineering systems and applications. As an officer I led

a division of twenty sailors in the maintenance and operation of electrical/auxiliary engineering systems.

While attending the Florida State University College of Law, I worked at Ausley McMullen P.A. (Tallahassee,

FL), Smith, Gambrell & Russell L.L.P. (Jacksonville, FL) as a summer associate, and clerked for the Honorable

Kevin Carroll, Circuit Judge, Second Judicial Circuit of Florida.

EducationUniversity of South FloridaMaster of Science (MS), Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 2014 - 2016Activities and Societies: Electrical Engineering, Semiconductors, Digital Signal Processing, WirelessCommunications.

Florida State University College of LawDoctor of Law (J.D.), 2012 - 2013Activities and Societies: Distinguished Pro Bono Service Award, United States Patent and Trademark Office,Journal of Transnational Law and Policy, Phi Delta Phi Legal Honors Fraternity

United States Naval AcademyBachelor of Science (B.S.), History, Japanese, Engineering Core Courses, 2002 - 2006Activities and Societies: Regimental Physical Mission Officer, Company Operations Officer,Japanese-American Club

Valley Forge Military Academy & CollegeEngineering, 1999 - 2001Activities and Societies: ARMY ROTC (MS I & II), Engineering Club

LanguagesEnglish (Native or bilingual proficiency)Japanese (Professional working proficiency)

Experience

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Registered Patent Agent at Christopher Weiss Attorney at Law, P.A.September 2014 - Present (4 months)

Prepare and prosecute utility and design applications, draft and file Office Action amendments, draft

patentability opinions, and counsel clients on all aspects of Patent law.

As a Registered Patent Agent, I help my clients:

1. Provisional and non-provisional patent application preparation and prosecution.

2. Patent searches and patentability determinations

3. Client/Inventor consulting

3. Office Action Amendments and USPTO responses

4. Assignment recording and filing

When Patent Ghostwriting, I help my clients:

1. Patent Application Drafting

2. Office Action response drafting and filing

3. Prior Art Searches and patentability opinions

Naval Officer at US Navy ReserveOctober 2011 - Present (3 years 3 months)

I am currently a Navy Reserve Officer serving as a Department Head by counseling command leadership on

all legal, medical, and admin issues and offering prospective solutions. I help facilitate long range

organizational goals and utilize teamwork to maintain operational readiness for a command of 35 sailors.

Registered Patent Agent at Christopher & Weisberg, P.A.April 2014 - September 2014 (6 months)

Prior Art Searches, Patentability, Office Action Amendments, Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation.

1 recommendation available upon request

Patent Agent at Hollimon, P.A.January 2014 - March 2014 (3 months)

As a registered Patent Agent, I assist the senior attorney with drafting and filing patent applications,

conducting prior art searches, and researching intellectual property issues.

Law Clerk at Ausley & McMullenAugust 2012 - September 2013 (1 year 2 months)

Conducted legal research, and wrote legal memorandum for general civil litigation firm. I assisted

Intellectual Property attorney on potential copyright infringement actions, conducted prior art searches for

trademark applications, and attended client meetings.

2 recommendations available upon request

Summer Associate at Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP

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May 2013 - July 2013 (3 months)

As a Summer Associate I specialized in the litigation practice group. There I worked closely with the

Washington D.C office assisting in Patent Litigation/Prosecution by reviewing and drafting claims,

conducting legal research on potential infringement issues, e-discovery, and legal writing. I assisted the

Jacksonville Intellectual Property attorney with copyright infringement and trademark application issues.

Judicial Law Clerk at Honorable Kevin Carroll, Circuit Judge, Second Judicial Circuit of FloridaJuly 2012 - August 2012 (2 months)

Conducted legal research, drafted jury instructions, reviewed foreclosure cases, and prepared legal documents

for the Honorable Kevin Carroll, Circuit Judge, Second Judicial Circuit of Florida.

Lieutenant, USN at United States NavyJune 2006 - February 2012 (5 years 9 months)

Engineering Officer specializing in auxiliary and electrical systems. I led a division of twenty sailors in all

aspects of auxiliary and electrical maintenance and trouble shooting.

OrganizationsUS Naval Academy Blue and Gold OfficerBGO

June 2014 to Present

BGOs assist prospective candidates through the rigorous admissions process as trusted agents of the US

Naval Academy Admissions Office. In addition to interviewing all prospective candidates, BGOs assist with

college fairs, military nights, and other promotional activities for which USNA seeks to reach out to

prospective candidates

American Intellectual Property Law AssociationMember

September 2013 to Present

American Bar AssociationIntellectual Property Section Member, Science and Technology Law Member

March 2013 to Present

InterestsIntellectual property litigation, US Patents, Foreign Patents, Patent Ghostwriting, Intellectual Property

CertificationsIncident Command System (ICS-300)Federal Emergency Management Agency/ U.S. Navy August 2013

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ProjectsFAN•NY SEAT™ Multipurpose Seat CushionOctober 2001 to Present

Members:Andrew Rapacke, J.D., Becky Lucid

FAN•NY SEAT™ is a new style of seat cushion.

Volunteer ExperienceRotary Exchange Student at Rotary InternationalAugust 1997 - August 1998 (1 year 1 month)

Attended Japanese High School for one year (97-98). Presented Rotary Clubs throughout Ishikawa

Prefecture with cultural projects and current events in Japanese..

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Andrew Rapacke, J.D.Registered Patent Agent | Foreign Patents | Patent Ghostwriting | Intellectual Property | US Patents

3 people have recommended Andrew

"It’s rare that you come across standout talent like Andrew. I had the pleasure of meeting Andrew over lunch,

and our relationship was quickly established. I was particularly impressed by Andrews current & extensive

knowledge regarding patent law."

— Kyle Michaud, was with another company when working with Andrew

"During our time together as law clerks at Ausley & McMullen I got to know Andy as a very hardworking

colleague. His military background has caused him to be quite detail-oriented while also being able to see the

big picture. Furthermore, his engineering background makes him an especially good fit for firms that do

patent or other IP work."

— Richard Rivera, Law Clerk, Ausley & McMullen, worked directly with Andrew at Ausley & McMullen

"Andrew is a highly motivated individual with strong written and verbal communication skills. He handled a

number of complex legal research projects for the firm over the past year and did so in an efficient manner.

Firms looking for a self -starter should give him consideration."

— Richard Doran, Shareholder, Ausley McMullen P.A., managed Andrew at Ausley & McMullen

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