Intellectual Property Attorneys - Prass LLP

 

Attorney Bios


Ron PrassRonald E. Prass, Jr
Partner

Ron Prass has extensive experience in all major aspects of patent law, including patent
preparation and prosecution, patentability opinions, and litigation. In addition, Ron has technical
expertise in electrical engineering and computer software and hardware.

Ron’s particular technical expertise covers a wide variety of highly-technical subject matter,
including software, computer networking, wireless communications, telephone networks, image
processing, computer security, semiconductors, printers and copiers, projectors, cameras, speech
recognition and automated dialog systems, handheld processing devices, xerography,
cryptography, control systems, database management software, caching, DVD technology,
cellular telephony, fiber optics, automobiles, medical devices, automobile navigation and
transmission systems, computer data storage devices, and Internet-related technologies.
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Matthew C. Loppnow
Partner

Matt Loppnow has extensive experience in various aspects of patent law, including patent preparation, patent prosecution, and patentability opinions. In addition, Matt has technical expertise in electrical engineering and computer software and hardware.
Matt’s particular technical expertise covers a wide variety of highly-technical subject matter, including wireless communications, computer networking, telephone networks, simulation, compatibility, emulation, and modeling operations, integrated circuit design and layout, structural design of electrical/electronic, mechanical, and civil engineering operations, automated financial or business practice or management systems, software, image processing, computer security, semiconductors, printers, handheld processing devices, cellular telephony, fiber optics, automobiles, medical devices, automobile navigation and transmission systems, Internet-related technologies, and optical systems and devices.
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Stephen NealStephen Neal
Partner

Steve Neal has extensive experience in all aspects of patent law, including patent preparation
and prosecution; patentability, validity, infringement, and due diligence opinions; strategic patent
portfolio development and management; and patent litigation. He also has experience with
copyright and trademark matters, having successfully argued trademark matters in the Northern
District of California. He has technical expertise in the areas of electrical engineering, computer
engineering, computer software, and mechanical engineering.

Steve's particular technical expertise covers a variety of highly competitive technologies,
including microprocessors; telecommunications; online commerce; image processing; food
processing; artificial intelligence; bone and joint replacement devices; power management; and
interactive entertainment.

Prior to joining Prass LLP, Steve was an associate of the San Jose, CA office of
Kenyon & Kenyon, and an associate of the Sunnyvale, CA office of Blakely, Sokoloff, Taylor,
and Zafman.
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Ellis B. Ramirez
Partner

Ellis Ramirez has extensive experience in all aspects of patent law, including patent preparation
and prosecution; patentability, validity, infringement, and due diligence opinions; strategic patent
portfolio development and management; and patent litigation. He also has technical expertise in
the areas of electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer software, and mechanical
engineering.
Ellis’s particular technical expertise covers a variety of highly competitive technologies,
including microprocessors; telecommunications; online commerce; image processing; simulation
and modeling; network communication; artificial intelligence; medical imaging; power
management; and interactive entertainment.
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Stuart SmithStuart I. Smith
Partner

Stuart Smith has extensive experience in many aspects of patent law, including utility and
design patent preparation and prosecution, patentability and infringement opinions, due diligence
reviews and patent portfolio management. Prior to pursuing a career in patent law, Stuart
practice law in the field of construction litigation.
Stuart has experience in a wide variety of technical areas, including manufacturing equipment,
photocopier systems, ink jet and laser printing systems, image processing systems, weapon
systems, systems for processing materials using explosive forces, motorcycle parts, automotive
systems including hybrid transmission systems, automotive tires, electric power systems,
personal care products, business methods, magnetic transmission systems, and electric motors.
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