
USPTO
"A Lawyer who codes" Experienced patent prosecution attorney, civic web application developer/entrepreneur and technology enthusiast. I'm most passionate about the crossroads of technology and policies that influence technological innovation. I envision a future where open data and artificial intelligence helps guide policy makers in a fair, progressive and transparent way. As an optimist, I believe that technology is fundamental to the evolution of humanity, and can realize benefit for all people through fair and informed policymaking. I prefer jobs which allow me to be creative but also be an advocate, to bring about equitable outcomes. "Zealous advocacy," is not only my sworn duty to at least the D.C. bar, but is also my goal with all my endeavors in life. Bar Admissions: Illinois, 2007; Washington D.C., 2008; U.S.P.T.O., 2007. Specialties: Patent law, web programming, vocal music recording and production.
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codeforamerica.org
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New Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Primary Patent Examiner
USPTO
May 2025 - Present
Training/Technical Center Quality Assurance Specialist
USPTO
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• Full-time
Mar 2024 - Present
Alexandria, VA
Primary Examiner
USPTO
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Mar 2017 - Apr 2024
Alexandria, VA
Patent Examiner
USPTO
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Jun 2012 - Feb 2017
Washington D.C. Metro Area
Owner
Michelle Koeth Consulting
Nov 2011 - May 2012
Fellow
Code for America
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Jan 2011 - Nov 2011
San Francisco Bay Area
Associate Patent Attorney
Staas & Halsey
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Jan 2007 - Jan 2010
Network Assistant
Center for Biotechnology and Medicine, Rutgers and UMDNJ
Sep 1996 - Sep 1997