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PRACTICE/INDUSTRY GROUPS
Electrical & Computer
Patent Prosecution
Litigation
Green Technology Group
EDUCATION
J.D., cum laude, The John Marshall Law School, 1998
B.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1992
STATE BAR ADMISSIONS
Illinois
ADMISSIONS
U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fed. Circuit
U.S. Dist. Court, E.D. Wisconsin
U.S. Dist. Court, N.D. Illinois
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
CLERKSHIPS/INTERNSHIPS
U.S. District Court, N. D. of Illinois, Judicial Extern to The Honorable Judge Blanche Manning, 1997
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PRACTICE SUMMARY
Mr. Gnoffo focuses on intellectual property prosecution and opinions in the electrical, computer and mechanical arts. His prosecution experience involves technologies such as the Internet, computer software, digital encoding, electronic circuitry, power meters, telecommunications, computer networks, medical devices, nightlights, lift cranes, harvesting equipment, electro-optical devices, semiconductors, antennas, diving equipment, pulse oximeters, online-sponsored advertising, learning tools, and packaging. Mr. Gnoffo also has extensive experience with business method patents. His practice includes both U.S. and foreign patent applications. Mr. Gnoffo has also prosecuted reexamination and protest cases. Mr. Gnoffo's opinion experience is in the areas of home automation, electronic circuits, pool and spa equipment, rotary input devices, image application, electrical connectors, microprocesssors, programmable timers, solar powered lighting, light emitting diodes and medical sample analysis equipment. Prior to joining Brinks, Mr. Gnoffo worked for Inland Detroit Diesel-Allison as an application engineer.
HONORS/DISTINCTIONS
Illinois Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, 2008, 2009
The John Marshall Law Review, Staff Editor
Dean’s list, The John Marshall Law School
PUBLICATIONS
"Computer and Business Method Patents," IPLAC, Summer 2005
"Requiring a Thumbprint for Notarized Transactions: The Battle Against Document Fraud," 31 J. Marshall L. Rev. 803, 1998
"Notary Law and Practice for the 21st Century: Suggested Modifications for the Model Notary Act," 30 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1063, 1997
PRESENTATIONS
"Comparing Computer Technology and Business Method Patent Law," Organizer, The Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago Lunch Seminar, Spring 2005
MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS
Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago
American Bar Association
Chicago Bar Association
Intellectual Property Owners Association
CIVIC ACTIVITIES
Mr. Gnoffo's pro bono activities include representation of tenants in landlord/tenant disputes.
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, Chicago, Illinois
Shareholder, January 2007-Present
Associate, May 1999-December 2006
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd., Chicago, Illinois
Associate, January 1998-May 1999
Law Clerk, September 1997-January 1998
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law, Chicago, Illinois
Adjunct Professor, January 2007-Present
Adjunct Professor, August 2001-December 2002
Instructed Intellectual Property Advanced Legal research and writing class
IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law, Chicago, Illinois
Independent Research Class, 2003 |
Firm History
