Michael Antone
Chief Intellectual Property Counsel | CEO - SVP R&D & Operations | Professional Engineer | Registered Patent Attorney
Maryland
Patent Bar, PA
"Thank you for quickly getting my trademark done."
About
Mr. Antone has worked in a wide range of technologies including communications, software, controls, wireless networking, chemistry, material science, medical devices,… read more optics, semiconductors, and mechanical systems.
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"Michael was very professional. Would definitely work with him again."
"Michael is an incredible lawyer who knows how to get the job done with excellence. Not only is he fair and stays within budget but he also goes the extra mile. If you don't go with him you are not getting the best from Upcounsel or anywhere else. I more than recommend him to fulfill your needs and could not be more pleased with his performance of work as a lawyer and a person."
"Very professional, quick response, knowledgeable."
"Michael Antone continues to expediently and professionally resolve my trademark infringement issue. Always a positive interaction with Michael, despite a negative circumstance."
"I enjoyed working with Michael. He took time to explain every details I asked about our trademark application."
"Michael is a highly professional, and personable attorney. He provided thoughtful expert advice, and went above and beyond what I expected. I look forward to working with him in this matter, and future trademark matters."
Work History
Law Office of Michael Antone, LLC
Principal
Jan 2016 - Present
• Intellectual property strategy and execution and business counseling
• Patent and trademark preparation, prosecution, and strategy
• Work with business owners, inside counsel, and technical teams on intellectual property strategy & execution
• Technologies include communications, software, controls, wireless networking, chemistry, material science, optics, metallurgy, and mechanical systems
Grande Ventures, LLC
Partner
Sep 2006 - Dec 2015
• Served as Board member for portfolio companies working with inside and outside counsel on due diligence, intellectual property (IP), and negotiating corporate financing and exits
• Served as inside IP counsel for several portfolio companies involved in various hardware and software technologies including IoT, wireless networks, automation & controls, combustion technology and power generation.
Autani Corporation
Chief Executive Officer (interim)
Jun 2011 - Jun 2012
While working at Grande Ventures, I was asked to assume the CEO role of an early revenue company after the sudden departure of the CEO.
We stabilized the key personnel, transitioned the product line to a new contract manufacturer dramatically increasing yields, rolled out a new product generation, and increased revenue.
Corvis Corporation
Chief Intellectual Property Counsel, Senior Vice President, R&D and Operations
Mar 1998 - Jun 2006
• Managed intellectual property, engineering and operations staff of 150+ people
• 100% on-time delivery of hardware & software products
• Led ISO 9000 recertification of R&D & Mfg - zero non-conformities
• Closely worked with CEO and the Board of Directors on Strategic Planning, Finance, Sales & Operations, Human Resource Policies and Compensation
K&L Gates
Patent Attorney
Apr 1995 - Mar 1998
Prepared and prosecuted US and International patent and trademark applications covering various technologies including metallurgy, material science, semiconductor manufacturing, optics, optical communications, medical devices, software, and mechanical systems for corporate and university technology transfer clients.