Danielle Laibowitz

Experience

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  USPTO

  Oct 1985 - Jul 1987

  Patent Examiner

  Examined U.S. patent applications, researched technology, determined patentability, and granted or denied patents for new inventions.

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  Self-employed

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1988

  Independent Patent Searcher

  Researched patentability of inventions developed by IBM.

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  Kenyon & Kenyon

  Sept 1990 - Nov 1993

  Associate

  I prepared, prosecuted and litigated U.S. patent and trademark applications, and foreign patents. I applied strong engineering and legal skills to research patentability, infringement, and validity of inventions.• Guided client in securing U.S. patent for the manufacturing of lasers that resulted in retaining client for Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone firm.

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  MELTZER, LIPPE

  Nov 1993 - Jun 1995

  Associate

  I prepared, prosecuted and litigated U.S. patent and trademark applications, and foreign patents. I applied strong engineering and legal skills to research patentability, infringement, and validity of inventions.• Enabled client to obtain U.S. patent on usage of fuzzy logic following initial denial. Researched technology, rewrote patent application, and presented winning argument to the U.S. Patent Board of Appeals.

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  Steve's Ice Cream

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2015

  Director

  I oversaw corporate governance for New York-based manufacturer of artisanal ice cream.• Analyzed financial and marketing data, measured performance against goals, created strategic plans, and mitigated risks.

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  SAFE in Sag Harbor

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2019

  Project Coordinator - Federally Funded SAFE In Sag Harbor Program

  I was challenged with turning around efforts to build a diverse, fully-functional community coalition to combat drug and alcohol use by underage youth in Sag Harbor.• Established a highly functional, diverse coalition that led to securing additional funding.• Partnered with coalition, community businesses, county legislator, and police chief to produce and launch Public Service Announcement to increase awareness of issues and laws; implement monthly postcard campaign to educate on the dangers of drug usage; and execute underage police sting. Show less

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  Nica B. Strunk, PLLC

  Aug 2019 - Nov 2023

  Associate

  I leveraged my comprehensive knowledge of local zoning codes, environmental regulations, and real property, corporation/partnership, joint-venture, constructive trust, unjust enrichment, and mechanics lien laws to assist land owners and business entities to solve complex property issues with other property owners and government agencies.• Served as the main point of contact and contributed to obtaining favorable judgment on a 4-year partnership asset dispute.• Analyzed and improved the comprehensibility of Expert Engineering Report for beach erosion litigation case. Show less

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  NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports

  Jul 2024 - now

  Senior Attorney