Derek Lightner

• Dr. techn., Technische Universität Wien
  Chemical engineering
• M.Sc., Freie Universität Berlin
  Polymer science
• B.Sc., Stanford University
  Chemistry
• B.A., Stanford University
  German studies
• J.D., Santa Clara University School of Law
• US Patent Attorney since 2005

Particular emphasis on

• patent drafting and prosecution
• patent infringement and validity opinions
• designs

Particular technical expertise in

• organic synthesis
• polymer chemistry and processing
• silicon chemistry and semiconductor manufacturing
• process chemistry and chemical engineering
• pharmaceuticals and formulations
• coatings
• analytical devices, reactors, and plants

Derek Lightner has his own office and is closely cooperating with S2W2 on a long-term basis