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also known as Steve Wills
Steve Wills focuses on patent prosecution and patent portfolio strategy. Steve has deep experience, both as an engineer and an attorney, in various technologies, including engine controls and diagnostics, control of manufactured component composition and microstructure, medical devices, after-treatment systems, oilfield technologies, applied electronics and software. Steve is an inventor or co-inventor on over 20 United States patents. Prior to joining GTC, Steve was in-house Patent Counsel for Cummins Inc. where he was a trusted advisor of upper-level management on key strategic intellectual property and business issues. Prior to Cummins, Steve was in private practice where he focused on patent prosecution and strategy work in a variety of technology areas. Steve holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Iowa State University and a J.D. from the Indiana University Maurer School of Law.
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Acquired: 2006
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5700 W State Road 46, Columbus, IN, 47201-4689
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Posted by Charles | February 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Intellectual Property
Great Patent Lawyer
Steve is working with us to create and manage a large patent portfolio. As a patent specialist myself, I've hired and worked with dozens of patent attorneys over more than two decades, and Steve is one of the best. His drafting is superb, and he has a wide range of technical expertise across electr...
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2015
Doctor Julius P. Perr Innovation Award, Cummins Inc.
2016 - Present
Attorney, GTC Law Group
2013 - 2016
In-House Counsel, Cummins Inc.
2007 - 2013
Attorney, Krieg De Vault, LLP
2005 - 2007
Attorney, Kunzler & Associates
2010 - Present
Institute of Electrical and Electronics EngineersMember
2010 - Present
Society of Automotive EngineersMember
2005 - Present
Indiana State BarMember
2005
JD
1997
BS - Bachelor of Science
2015
Intellectual Licensing Mechanics
2014
Being A Good Outside Council For Your Inside Council
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Legal Answers
In patent claim section, comprises: two boxes, 'the' first box is or 'said' first box is?
11 Dec 2017
Is it worth filing a patent in China?
06 Jul 2017
Can I get a Licensing Deal with a provisional patent?
23 Jun 2017