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Keith D. Weiss, Ph.D.

Practice Summary

Dr. Weiss brings a unique corporate background to Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione. His background includes experience in the development of advanced materials, applications, and equipment; R&D management; process engineering; quality operations; technology licensing; government R&D funding; and intellectual property management. He has extensive global experience in multiple industries including automotive, aerospace, coatings, plastics, and microelectronic fabrication.

Dr. Weiss' practice addresses all aspects of Intellectual Property Law with emphasis on strategic planning, portfolio management, patentability opinions, patent prosecution, infringement analysis, technology licensing, business planning & agreements, trademark enforcement, and litigation.

Dr. Weiss is listed as an inventor on 24 issued U.S. patents and more than eight pending applications, as well as a co-author of 27 published technical articles.

Honors/Distinctions
  • National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) Advocate
  • Honors Scholarship Recipient, Thomas Cooley Law School, Lansing, MI, 2005
  • Graco Presidential Achievement Award, Graco Inc., Minneapolis, MN, 1997
  • DC Technical Achievement Award, Dow Corning Corporation, Midland, MI, 1988
  • Mark Bernard Hardin Award, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, 1981
Representative Matters
Patents
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Issued Patents

  • "Pulse Width Modulated Defroster", Schwenke, R., Weiss, K., U.S. Patent 7,423,240 (2008)
  • “High Performance Defrosters for Transparent Panels”, Weiss, K., U.S. Patent 7,297,902 (2007)
  • “Inks for Use in Membrane Image Transfer Printing Process”, Weiss, K., Beaudoin, J., U.S. Patent 7,267,055 (2007)
  • “High Performance Defrosters for Transparent Panels”, Weiss, K., U.S. Patent 7,129,444 (2007)
  • “Method of Transferring a Membrane Image to an Article in a Membrane Image Transfer Printing Process” Weiss, K.; Beaudoin, J.; van der Meulen, E.; Bui, B., U.S. Patent 6,964,226 (2005)
  • “Ink for a Polycarbonate Substrate”, Weiss, K.; Beaudoin, J.; Reisinger, P., U.S. Patent 6,958,189 (2005)
  • “Method and Magnetorheological Fluid Formulations for Increasing the Output of a Magnetorheological Fluid Device”, Weiss, K.; Carlson, J.; Nixon, D., U.S. Patent 6,027,664 (2000)
  • “Method and Magnetorheological Fluid Formulations for Increasing the Output of a Magnetorheological Fluid Device”, Weiss, K.; Carlson, J.; Nixon, D., U.S. Patent 5,900,184 (1999)
  • “Thixotropic Magnetorheological Materials”, Weiss, K.; Nixon, D.; Carlson, J.; Margida, A., U.S. Patent 5,645,752 (1997)
  • "Temperature Independent Magnetorheological Fluids", Weiss, K.; Carlson, J.; Duclos, T.; Abbey, K., U.S. Patent 5,599,474 (1997)
  • "Magnetorheological Materials Utilizing Surface Modified Particles", Weiss, K.; Carlson, J.; Nixon, D., U.S. Patent 5,578,238 (1996)
  • "Method of Forming an Insoluble Coating on a Substrate", Haluska, L.; Frye, C.; Vincent, H.; Weiss, K., U.S. Patent 5,508,062 (1996)
  • "Magnetorheological Fluid Composite Structures", Weiss, K.; Duclos, T.; Chrzan, M.; Yanyo, L., U.S. Patent 5,547,049 (1996)
  • "Method for Activating Atomically Polarizable Electrorheological Fluids", Carlson, J.; Weiss, K., U.S. Patent 5,417,874 (1995)
  • "Magnetorheological Materials Based on Alloy Particles", Carlson, J. D.; Weiss, K. D., U.S. Patent 5,382,373 (1995)
  • "Ionic Dye-Based Electrorheological Materials", Carlson, J. D.; Weiss, K. D.; Bares, J. E., U.S. Patent 5,306,438 (1994)
  • "Atomically Polarizable Electrorheological Materials", Carlson, J. D.; Weiss, K. D., U.S. Patent 5,294,360 (1994)
  • "Process for Forming a Coating on a Substrate Using a Silsesquioxane Resin", Weiss, K. D.; Frye, C. L., U.S. Patent 5,085,893 (1992)
  • "Perhydrosiloxane Copolymers and Their Use as Coating Materials", Frye, C. L.; Haluska, L. A.; Weiss, K. D.; Baney, R. H., U.S. Patent 5,091,162 (1992)
  • "Metastable Silane Hydrolyzates", Weiss, K. D.; Frye, C. L., US Patent 5,045,592 (1991)
  • "Metastable Silane Hydrolyzates and Process for Their Preparation", Weiss, K. D.; Frye, C. L., U.S. Patent 4,999,397 (1991)
  • "Method for the Preparation of Halogen Substituted Methanes and Ethanes", Drago, R. S.; Miller, J. G.; Weiss, K. D., U.S. Patent 4,538,011 (1985)

    • Pending (Published) Applications

  • "Window Defroster Assembly with Light Control" Li, C.; Hedderich, W.; Weiss, K.; Northey, R. U.S. Publication 2008/0028697.
  • "Polycarbonate Glazing System and Method for Making the Same" Li, C.; Weiss, K. U.S. Publication 2008/0160298.
  • "Plastic Glazing Panel Having UV Curable Printed Pattern and Process for Making the Same" Lefaux, C.; Nandakumar, M.; Stellmach, K.; Grandhee, S.; Weiss, K.; Foster, K. U.S. Publication 2008/0274321.
  • "Electrical Connections for Plastic Panels Having Conductive Grids" van der Meulen, E.; Schwenke, R., Weiss, K. U.S. Publication 2008/0280503.
  • "Method for Providing Uniform Weathering Resistance for a Coating" Beaudoin, J.; Weiss, K.; Sargent, J.; Foster, K.; Grandhee, S. U.S. Publication 2008/0280060.
  • "Electrical Connections for Film Insert Molded Windows" Li, C.; Velasquez, J.; Adkins, T.; Weiss, K., Shvartsman, Y. U.S. Publication 2008/0274652.
  • "Encapsulated Plastic Panel and Method of Making the Same" Weiss, K.; Gasworth, S.; Grandhee, S.; Hedderich, W. U.S. Publication 2008/0272613.
  • "Functional Layers for Polycarbonate Glazing" Grandhee, S.; Li, C.; Weiss, K.; van der Meulen, E. U.S. Publication 2008/0187725.
  • "Method of Producing a Low Haze Plastic Glazing" Hoult, B.; Mukamal, H.; Li, C.; Weiss, K. U.S. Publication 2008/0157416.
  • "Decorated Plastic Glazing Assembly via a Film Insert Molding Process" Li. C.; Grandhee, S.; Weiss, K. U.S. Publication 2008/0085415.
    “Photochromic Effect for Polycarbonate Glazing Applications” Hedderich, W.; Lefaux, C.; Weiss, K. U.S. Publication 2007/0278815.
  • “Electrical Connection to Printed Circuits on Plastic Panels” Weiss, K.; Yvartsman, Y. U.S. Publication 2007/0187391.
  • “Apparatus and Method of dispensing Conductive Material with Active Z-Axis Control” Schwenke, R.; van der Meulen, E.; Bui, B.; Weiss, K. U.S. Publication 2007/0175175.
  • “Plastic Glazing System Having a Promotion of Ink Adhesion on the Surface Thereof” Grandhee, S.; Weiss, K.; Na, J. U.S. Publication 2007/0003742.
  • “High Conductivity Defroster Using a High Power Treatment” Schwenke, R.; Weiss, K.; Northey, R. U.S. Publication 2006/0292938.
  • “Heat Enhancement in Critical Viewing Area of Transparent Plastic Panel” Weiss, K.; Northey, R.; Schwenke, R.; Foster, K.; U.S. Publication 2006/0157462.
  • “Window Defroster Assembly Having Transparent Conductive Layer” Weiss, K. U.S. Publication 2006/0096967.
  • “Decorative Ink for Automotive Plastic Glazing” Grandhee, S.; Weiss, K.; Ning, H. U.S. Publication 2006/0025496.
  • “Barrier Layer to Prevent the Loss of Additives in an Underlying Layer” Sargent, J.; Blaydes, H.; Weiss, K. U.S. Publication 2005/0202263.
Publications
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  • "Coatings for Polycarbonate Windows" Gasworth, S.; Mukamal, H.; Weiss, K. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Coatings for Glass (ICCG), pgs 539-546, Oct. 29 – Nov. 2 (2000).
  • "Coated Polycarbonate Windows: High Performance and Durability", Weiss, K.; Mukamal, H.; Gasworth, S.; Peters, M.; Kusuma, D. Proceedings of the American Chemical Society Division of Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering (PMSE), vol. 83, Coatings for Transportation Symposium, 220th American Chemical Society National Meeting, Washington D.C., (2000), pgs 330-332.
  • "Waterborne Metallic Paints", Weiss, K., Automotive Finishing, Summer (1998), 44-50.
  • "Minimizing Wear in Adhesive/Sealant Applicators Via Design of Experiments" Sathyagal, A.; Heilig, W.; Weiss, K.; Chang, T.; Lindsay, N. Proceedings of International Body Engineering Conference (IBEC), Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) publication #98IBECH-3, Warrendale, PA (1998), 1-6.
  • "Sealant and Adhesive Application Equipment" Romano, M.; Weiss, K. Journal of the Adhesive & Sealant Council (ASC), 315-32, (1997).
  • "Rheological Changes in Automotive Waterborne Basecoats Caused by Circulation" Weiss, K.; Moore, J.; Heilig, W. Proceedings of the 6th Annual Advanced Coatings Technology (ACT) Conference & Exposition, The Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD), Michigan, 3-17 (1997).
  • "Paint & Coatings: A Mature Industry in Transition", Weiss, K. D. Progress in Polymer Science, 22, 203-245 (1997).
  • "New Tests for Determining Adhesive Abrasivity" Weiss, K.; Lindsay, N.; Heilig, W.; White, P.; Orr, A. Adhesives and Sealants Industry, 4(1), 30-36 (1997).
  • "The Development of Test Methodology for Determining Adhesive/Sealant Abrasivity" Weiss, K.; Lindsay, N.; Heilig, W.; White, P.; Orr, A. Journal of the Adhesive & Sealant Council (ASC), 373-389 (1996).
  • "Magnetorheological Materials Based on Iron Alloy Particles" Margida, A.; Weiss, K.; Carlson, J. Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Electro-rheological Fluids, Magneto-Rheological Suspensions and Associated Technology, ed. W. Bullough, World Scientific Publishing, London, 544-550 (1996).
  • "Wateborne Metallic Paints: A Comparison of the Degradation Caused by Various Pumps During Circulation" Weiss, K. D.; Handzel, J.; Lewis, R.; Heilig, W.; Korzenowski, J.; Adams, J. SAE Technical Paper #960912, Society of Automotive Engineers, Warrendale, PA (1996), 1-10.
  • "Viscoelastic Properties of Magneto- and Electro-rheological Fluids" Weiss, K. D.; Carlson, D.; Nixon, D. A. Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures (1994), 5, 772-775.
  • "ER Fluid Inks: A Rainbow of Possibilities" Weiss, K.; Nixon, D.; Carlson, D.; Margida, A. Polymer Preprints, American Chemical Society, Washington D.C. (1994), 35(2), 325-326.
  • "Controllable Fluids: The Temperature Dependence of Post-Yield Properties" Weiss, K.; Duclos, T. International Journal of Modern Physics: B (1994), 8(20-21), 3015-3032.
  • "Controllable Fluids: The Temperature Dependence of Post-Yield Properties" Weiss, K.; Duclos, T. Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on ER Fluids, ed. R. Tao, World Scientific Publishing Co., London, 1994, 43-59.
  • "A Growing Attraction to Magnetic Fluids" Weiss, K.; Carlson, D. Machine Design (1994), Aug. 8, 61-64.
  • "Viscoelastic Properties of Magneto- and Electro-rheological Fluids" Weiss, K. D.; Carlson, D.; Nixon, D. A. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Intelligent Materials, Technomic Publishing Co., Lancaster, PA (1994), 1300-1307.
  • "Conference Report: 4th International Conference on ER Fluids" Tao, R.; Weiss, K.; et. Al. Materials Technology (1993), 8(11/12), 259-261.
  • "High Strength Magneto-and Electro-rheological Fluids" Weiss, K. D.; Duclos, T. G.; Carlson, J. D.; Chrzan, M. J.; Margida, A. J. SAE Technical Paper #932451, Society of Automotive Engineers, Warrendale, PA (1993), Pgs 1-6.
  • "Engineering Applications of Electrorheological Materials" Coulter, J. P.; Weiss, K. D.; Carlson, J. D. Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures (1993), 4(2), 248-259.
  • "Material Aspects of Electrorheological Systems" Weiss, K. D.; Coulter, J. P.; Carlson, J. D. Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures (1993), 4(1), 13-34.
  • "Macroscopic Behavior of Electrorheological Fluids: Techniques for Measuring Response Time" Weiss, K. D.; Carlson, J. D. International Journal of Modern Physics: B (1992), 6(15-16), 2609-2623.
  • "Macroscopic Behavior of Electrorheological Fluids: Techniques for Measuring Response Time" Weiss, K. D.; Carlson, J. D. in Proceedings of the International Conference on Electrorheological Fluids, ed. R. Tao, World Scientific Publishing Company, London, 1992, 264-279.
  • "Electrorheological Materials and Their Usage in Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, Part II: Applications" Coulter, J. P.; Weiss, K. D.; Carlson, J. D. in Recent Advances in Adaptive and Sensory Materials and Their Applications, eds., C. Rogers and R. Rogers, Technomic Publishing Company, Lancaster, PA., (1992), 507-523.
  • "Electrorheological Materials and Their Usage in Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, Part I: Mechanisms, Formulations and Properties" Weiss, K. D.; Coulter, J. P.; Carlson, J. D. in Recent Advances in Adaptive and Sensory Materials and Their Applications, eds., C. Rogers and R. Rogers, Technomic Publishing Company, Lancaster, PA., (1992), 605-621.
  • "Attempts to Heterogenize the Ir4(CO)12-Al2Cl6 Homogeneous Carbon Monoxide Hydrogenation Catalyst" Goldstein-Getty, C. S.; Drago, R. S.; Weiss, K. D.; Miller, J. Journal of Molecular Catalysis (1989), 53, 229-245.
  • "Organic Residues Introduced During Metal Oxide Functionalization" Goldstein, C.; Weiss, K.; Drago, R. Journal American Chemical Society (1987), 109(3), 758-761.
Presentations
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  • "Part II - Ethical Issues in Legal Outsourcing" Weiss, K., LPO Summit on Best Practices for Developing & Executing a Legal Outsourcing Strategy, New York, NY, 2008
  • "Intellectual Property Rights in China" Weiss, K., presented to the Washtenaw County Bar Association, Ann Arbor, MI, 2006
  • "Basic Patent Workshop", Weiss, K., an inventorship shortcourse conducted at Exatec LLC, Wixom, MI, 2004
  • "Coated Polycarbonate Windows: High Performance and Durability", Weiss, K.; Mukamal, H.; Gasworth, S.; Peters, M.; Kusuma, D; 220th American Chemical Society National Meeting, Washington D.C., 1999
  • "Analysis of the Adhesive Dispensing Process" Weiss, K., Applied Rheology Symposia, Adhesive & Sealants Council, St. Paul, MN, 1998
  • "Rheological Changes in Automotive Waterborne Basecoats Caused by Circulation" Weiss, K.; Moore, J.; Heilig, W., 6th Annual Advanced Coatings Technology (ACT) Conference & Exposition, Detroit, MI, 1997
  • "Minimizing Variations in the Appearance Properties Exhibited by Metallic & Pearlescent Finishes", Weiss, K., Future of Coatings Under Study (FOCUS) Conference, The Detroit Society for Coatings Technology, Detroit, MI, 1997
  • "Special Effect Spray Coating", Weiss, K., Volatile-Lean and Volatile-Free Coating & Curing Workshop, Center for Interfacial Engineering (CIE), University of MN, Minneapolis, MN, 2007
  • "Rheological Changes in Automotive Waterborne Basecoats Caused by Circulation", Weiss, K.; Moore, J.; Heilig, W. Rheology of Two-Phase Systems Workshop, Center for Interfacial Engineering (CIE), University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 1997
  • "Waterborne Metallic Paints: A Comparison of the Degradation Caused by Various Pumps During Circulation" Weiss, K. D.; Handzel, J.; Lewis, R.; Heilig, W.; Korzenowski, J.; Adams, J. Society of Automotive Engineers International Conference and Exposition, Detroit, MI, 1996
  • "The Customer Interface" Weiss, K.; Romano, M.; Javaheri, M. ASC Regional Meeting, St. Paul, MN, 1996
  • "The Development of Test Methodology for Determining Adhesive/Sealant Abrasivity" Weiss, K.; Lindsay, N.; Heilig, W.; White, P.; Orr, A. Adhesive and Sealants Council's (ASC) International Conference, San Francisco, CA, 1996
  • "Viscoelastic Properties of Magneto- and Electro-rheological Fluids" 2nd International Conference on Intelligent Materials" Weiss, K.; Carlson, J.; Nixon, D., Williamsburg, VA, 1994
  • "ER Fluid Inks: A Rainbow of Possibilities", Weiss, K. ER Fluid Symposium, Polymer Division, ACS National Meeting, Washington, D.C., 1994
  • "ER Fluid Actuators", Coulter, J.; Weiss, K.; Carlson, D. 3rd ICAT Conference on Smart Materials, Penn State University, University Park, PA, 1993
  • "Controllable Fluids: The Temperature Dependence of Post-Yield Properties" Weiss, K.D.; Duclos, T. G. 4th International Conference on ER Fluids, Feldkirch, Austria, 1993
  • "Magnetorheological (MR) and Electrorheological (ER) Fluids" Weiss, K.; ASME Design Conference, Albuquerque, NM, 1993
  • "Electrorheological Materials and Their Usage in Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, Part I: Mechanisms, Formulations and Properties" Weiss, K. D.; Coulter, J. P.; Carlson, J. D. Conference on Recent Advances in Adaptive and Sensory Materials and Their Applications, Blacksburg, VA, 1992
  • "Macroscopic Behavior of Electrorheological Fluids: Techniques for Measuring Response Time" Weiss, K. D.; Carlson, J. D. 3rd International Conference on ER fluids, Carbondale, IL, 1991
  • "Amorphous Silicon Carbide Films", Weiss, K., Dow Corning Technical Conference, Midland, MI, 1989
  • "Microelectronic Ceramics: Synthesis, Characterization and Low Temperature Conversion of Hydrogen Silsesquioxane to "Pure" Silica," Dow Corning Technical Conference, Midland, MI, 1987
  • "Exposure of Supported Iridium Carbonyl Complexes to CO, H2 and HCl(g) - Subsequent Formation of Methyl Chloride", 42nd Fall ACS Scientific Meeting, Midland, MI, 1986
  • "Formation of Methyl Chloride from Syngas and HCl(g) by Supported Metal Carbonyl Complexes," Florida Conference on Catalysis, Daytona Beach, FL, 1985
Memberships & Affiliations
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  • American Chemical Society
  • Society Automotive Engineers
  • American Bar Association
  • Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
  • International Trademark Association
  • American Intellectual Property Law Association
Legal Experience
  • Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, Ann Arbor, Michigan
    Associate, January 2009 - Present
    Patent Agent, December 2007 - December 2008
Non-Legal Experience

Exatec LLC, Wixom, Michigan
(November 1998 - December 2007)
Manager - IP, Contracts, and Regulatory Compliance
Patent Agent
Materials Technology Leader and IP Manager
Hard-coat Technologist - Coatings Leader

Graco Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota
(July 1994 - November 1998)
Manager - Industry/Auto Technology Service & Development
Manager - Industry/Auto Applied Research

Lord Corporation, Cary, North Carolina
(May 1990 - July 1994)
Senior Scientist, Corporate Research & Development
Research Scientist, Corporate Research & Development

Dow Corning Corporation, Midland, Michigan
(December 1985 - May 1990)
Program Leader, Advanced Materials Business
Project Chemist, Electronic Material Research & Development
Associate Project Chemist, Electronic Material Research & Development

TRW, Bearings Division, Falconer, New York
(June - August, 1980 & 1981)
Intern, Chemistry & Metallurgical Laboratory

Teaching Experience

Delta College, University Center, Michigan
Adjunct Professor, 2010 – present
Science Division – Chemistry Department