Patent Law for Scientists and Engineers

Basil M. Angelo is the chair of patent practice and co-managing member of ANGELO MIKESKA PLLC, an intellectual property law firm in the Woodlands, Texas. Mr. Angelo is a Patent Attorney registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas. Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Angelo worked for more than a decade as an electrical engineer in the computer and semiconductor industries. Mr. Angelo holds degrees in electrical engineering, industrial engineering, and mechanical engineering.

Lucas T. Mikeska is the chair of trademark practice and co-managing member of ANGELO MIKESKA PLLC, an intellectual property law firm in the Woodlands, Texas. Mr. Mikeska prosecutes trademark applications before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Mikeska held various positions in the management and finance industries.

Michihiro Izumi is president of SOCO IP LAW FIRM, an intellectual property law firm in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Izumi is a Japanese Patent Attorney, or benrishi, licensed to practice intellectual property law in Japan. Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Izumi worked for more than a decade as an electrical and software engineer in Canon Inc.

Koichiro Nakanishi is president of NAKANISHI IP ASSOCIATES in Sacramento, California. Mr. Nakanishi is a Japanese Patent Attorney, or benrishi, licensed to practice intellectual property law in Japan. Prior to relocating to the United States, Mr. Nakanishi worked as a benrishi in Japan.