TESTIMONIALS
Russ Weinzimmer testimonials
Stop searching for a patent attorney and start strategizing your intellectual property protection with Russ Weinzimmer & Associates P.C..
What a relief in finding a competent attorney who not only “gets it” and is personally available but who will also add value to projects both large and small. In this day and age your product needs the ‘Strategic Patent Law’ advantage.
Russ’ analytical and ‘hands on’ approach helped me to realize what I had actually invented! Russ deconstructed our sustainable, mobile shelter and showed me that we had seven novel, patentable features within our ‘base design.’ In doing so, broader market protection was realized while numerous licensing and revenue streams were created.
Can you imagine a 5-hour conference call with your patent attorney? This is exactly what I experienced during the course of working with Russ and his team of professionals. They exceeded my HIGHEST expectations by a factor of four and made me think, “Russ never sleeps.”
If you are serious about your product development and protection and tapping into its full market potential; look no further than Russ Weinzimmer & Associates P.C.. October 22, 2010
Micah Andretich, Architect / Inventor
“I first hired Russ as an Attorney in 1993. Russ merges broad legal/patent experience and deep technical understanding, with a focus on growth-stage-appropriate business concerns. Patent applications done with Russ provide formidable protection, and are crafted to provide streamlined interaction with the PTO. Great Results, Expert, and Creative.” December 15, 2008
Brad Goldstein, CEO, Tursiop Technologies
“Russ is a terrific patent attorney with a tremendous experience set. Having worked closely with him in his role as Chief Patent Counsel at the highly respected Cognex Corporation, I was highly impressed with his abilities as a patent practitioner. His technical abilities are superior, and his legal knowledge is substantial. He receives my highest recommendation.” March 16, 2008
Bill Loginov, Managing Partner, Cesari and McKenna, LLP
“Russ is an excellent IP lawyer. He gets the technology bits, rolls out the IP approach, and finally leads and delivers the finished product. It was both productive and a pleasure to work with him.” November 20, 2007
Arman Garakani, Director of Vision Tools and Applications, Cognex Corporation
“To whom it may concern, Russ and I worked closely over a period of several years. He was crucial in filing several US Patents on my behalf. His technical background was extremely helpful in understanding/modifying and enhancing my patent ideas. It was a joy to work with Russ on many levels.” November 20, 2007
Joe Scola, Software Engineer, Cognex Corporation
“Russ is an excellent patent attorney and a great Legal Counsel for Interpose LLC. He has a great ability to see the bigger picture, and is a valuable asset to our management board. In addition to his legal skills, Russ impressed me with his technical ability and marketing insight. On a more personal level - Russ is a straight shooter, dependable, trustworthy, and pleasant human being.” May 13, 2005
Isaac Rubinstien, Inventor, Entrepreneur, Founder of RADIOBOND Inc.
“With Russ, you get a patent attorney who 'gets it' on all three elements of his role. He is an excellent attorney, has outstanding technical depth AND understands the business/market aspects of intellectual property. In addition to that trifecta, Russ is a high energy, high ideal guy who is a blast to work with. His contributions to Cognex were significant.” October 27, 2006
Ed DeCosta, Marketing Director, Cognex Corporation
“I felt comfortable with Russ from the start. His diverse knowledge of intellectual property has helped me to catapult my idea from thought to fruition. I was truly impressed with the time and attention he gave throughout the patenting process. At first, I had difficulty choosing an attorney; but, after speaking with Russ, I became confident that I had found the right person. I highly recommend him.” November 26, 2007
Darryl A. Green, Inventor, Pres. & CEO, Third Eye, LLC
Michael Steir testimonials
“During his 17-year career at Cognex, Mike made many valuable contributions. Most recently, in his role as Vice President of Cognex Legal Department, Mike led the team of both internal staff and external law firms that successfully carried out the company’s litigation strategy to both protect our intellectual property and, as in our landmark case against Lemelson, to ensure that our customers would be able to purchase our products free from the threat of suits from patent trolls. But, it was his contributions during Cognex’s formative years that I value the most. During that time, he wore many hats and made significant contributions in areas ranging from finding and appointing distributors in Asia to the drafting and negotiating of numerous complex customer, supplier and partnership agreements. I frequently gave Mike our most difficult challenges, and he always exceeded my expectations in getting the job done on time and on…and sometimes under…budget! Mike has a very sharp business mind….I would often involve him in business discussions even outside of his area of expertise because I knew that he would give me very thoughtful, analytic and unbiased input. He might not always tell you what you want to hear…and THAT is one of his most valuable strengths. Mike is also tenacious…of all the hundreds of people at my company, he best personifies one of our core values: Perseverance….he just doesn’t stop until the job gets done. Finally, Mike is a trusted advisor whose loyalty to the company is without question.”
Dr. Robert Shillman, Chairman & CEO, Cognex Corporation
“I’ve know Mike professionally for over 20 years as a colleague and as a client. Mike has proven extremely valuable to both my technical and sales teams. He has successfully drafted and negotiated technology licensing agreements and helped establish an aggressive IP protection program including resolution of competitive IP threats. His diverse background in business development, finance, and legal has been very helpful in solving difficult problems and closing complex commercial deals with customers.”
Mitch Tsyon, CEO, Advanced Electron Beams
“I have worked with Mike Steir over the past eight years on several different projects for several different clients. Mike is a shrewd business advisor and creative problem solver who has demonstrated, time and time again, his value and effectiveness for his clients in negotiations and business encounters with other companies on matters both amicable and adversarial in nature. In one of his job assignments, Mike was primarily responsible for the growth of the patent holdings of an industry-leading company from a handful of patents to hundreds. He has managed several major litigations, overseeing the activities of both in-house personnel and outside counsel in the cases, with an extraordinary track record of success. In short, I would not hesitate to recommend Mike as a business consultant to any of my clients.”
Tom O’Konski, Partner, Cesari and McKenna, LLP, Boston
“Mike has helped us navigate complex IP and licensing issues, providing a business strategy perspective, helping to optimize our spend on legal services, and facilitating negotiations with other parties. He provides a unique combination of legal savvy and business practicality that continues to help us find creative solutions to a range of intellectual property and contract issues.”
Josh Epstein, VP Marketing,, Advanced Electron Beams
“Mike has the rare ability to tackle novel and complex situations from a legal, financial and business perspective and to quickly formulate, implement and execute winning strategies. Mike is the consummate negotiator who will optimize results for his clients in the shortest time possible. His breadth of business, contractual and drafting expertise, most especially in the high tech arena, qualify him to effectively deal with a broad range of contracts and transactional issues.”
"Mike Steir manages litigation with an incredibly unique combination of a sharp analytical mind like that of a well-seasoned attorney, a deep understanding and appreciation for corporate objectives like that of a business executive and an uncanny ability to read his opponent in formulating successful litigation strategy. It’s hard to find someone like Mike who possesses such a tenacious litigation approach while maintaining the highest ethical standards. He is remarkable at taking full advantage of his side’s strengths and exploiting his adversary’s vulnerabilities. If you’re fighting any kind of litigation – or the threat of it – Mike Steir is definitely someone you want on your side."
Peter Bielski, Director, Legal Dept., Cognex Corp.
Joe Carlen testimonials
My CIMA that Joe Carlen wrote up for me is hands down the best part of my invention process. Never in a million years could I have believed the insight this report gave to me in terms of the Market, my invention, the potential growth, and who to target specifically in terms of potential licensing options. Everyone who is serious about their invention needs to do this. End of story.
Mike Glowacki
