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Richard Tanzer

Richard Tanzer

Chemist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Patent Agent

  • Education

    • SUNY New Paltz

      1970 - 1974
      BS, cum laude chemistry

    • Stevens Institute of Technology

      1975 - 2010
      Various post-graduate level programs chemisty, management, intellectual property

      Courses and seminars in polymer and analytical chemisty, research management, intellectual property management, patent law.

    • Great Neck South High School

      1967 - 1970

  • Experience

    • International Playtex Inc / National Starch & Chemical Corp

      Mar 1975 - Nov 1984
      Chemist

      => Formulate adhesives and binders to satisfy customer requirements.=> Polymer development. => Analytical testing.

    • Kimberly-Clark

      Nov 1984 - Jun 2006
      Research And Development Scientist

      => Identify inventions, write disclosures. Draft and prosecute patent applications for biodegradable polymers and products.=> Develop biodegradable polymers; tissues, and disposable medical devices.

    • Richard Tanzer Patent Agency

      Jan 2006 - Feb 2022
      Patent Agent

      => Consult with individual inventors and small businesses on patent matters.=> Conduct prior art searches.=> Prepare and prosecute patent applications.

    • Global Patent Solutions / Cardinal Intellectual Property

      Aug 2006 - Sept 2018
      Patent Analyst

      => Conduct prior art searches for medical devices, mechanical and chemical inventions for the USPTO.=> Train and supervise other patent professionals.

    • GoldenbergLaw, PLLC

      Jun 2019 - Jun 2020
      Intake Director

      => Contact potential new clients; determine if their cases meet basic criteria. Focus on personal injury cases, especially medical, device, and pharmaceutical related.=> Present cases to firm attorneys for review. Follow up with clients and referring attorneys to obtain necessary information and documents.=> Lead Intake Group, provide assignments. Provide continuous process improvement, eliminate errors, improve quality.

    • The Home Depot

      May 2021 - now
      Sales Specialist

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Patent Agent

      United States Patent & Trademark Office
      Jan 2003