Attorney Bios
 Ronald E. Prass, JrPartner 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, |
 Matthew C. LoppnowPartner 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. Read More on Matthew Loppnow >> |
 Stephen NealPartner 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, Prior to joining Prass LLP, Steve was an associate of the San Jose, CA office of |
 Ellis B. RamirezPartner 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. Read More Ellis Ramirez >> |
 Stuart 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 practiced 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. Read More Stuart Smith >> |
 Richard A. Castellano Partner Richard Castellano has extensive experience in all major aspects of patent law, including utility and design patent preparation and prosecution, opinion counseling and due diligence efforts, and patent litigation. Rich has prepared a significant number of patentability, validity, and infringement opinions; and has served on several successful litigation and trial teams. Rich has a background in chemistry and biochemistry, and has prosecution and litigation experience in chemicals and chemical processes, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. In addition to his chemical background, Rich has extensive prosecution and litigation experience in a wide variety of technical fields including medical devices, nanotechnology, printing technology, semiconductors and semiconductor processing, computers, software and Internet-related technologies, automation and control systems, security, telecommunications, networks and particularly wireless networks, data storage, display systems, gaming software and hardware, imaging, optics, heat exchange systems, automotive, industrial and manufacturing equipment, and consumer products. Read More Richard A. Castellano >> |