Jennifer J. Riel’s practice includes intellectual property and litigation. Representative matters involve patent, copyright and trademark infringement, patent licensing, real estate disputes and construction defects. Although Jennifer’s practice encompasses a wide range of practice areas, Jennifer specializes in preparing and prosecuting patent applications and counseling clients with respect to protecting their intellectual property rights. Jennifer is a registered attorney to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and was formerly an associate of Pillsbury Winthrop LLP and of Van Etten Suzumoto and Beckett LLP. Intellectual Property Jennifer’s experience includes practicing intellectual property law with an emphasis on patent prosecution and patent litigation. Her patent law practice encompasses a wide variety of technologies including mechanical apparatuses, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and casino gaming inventions. Jennifer’s intellectual property experience also includes drafting briefs regarding patent infringement for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Jennifer has also been involved in enforcing and prosecuting trademark infringement matters for a major entertainment production company involved in television programming for broadcast networks, cable networks, distributors and advertisers. Jennifer has worked directly with inventors in preparing and prosecuting domestic and foreign patent applications in the biological, mechanical, chemical, and pharmaceutical arts. Most recently, she has worked on a variety of casino gaming inventions in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jennifer has rendered infringement, patentability, validity and commercial value opinions and counseled clients regarding a variety of technologies including telecommunication systems, biotechnology, medical and surgical devices, fluid and valve systems and casino gaming systems. Jennifer also has experience in analyzing patents for product clearance assessments and has prepared freedom to operate opinions. Jennifer’s experience also includes drafting and analyzing contracts including licenses, assignments, product purchase agreements and covenants not to sue relating to patents, trademarks and copyrights. She has also performed due diligence of issued and pending patents, copyright and trademark registrations. Litigation Jennifer has experience in various aspects of litigation. In addition to making court appearances, she has drafted a variety of pleadings for state and federal court, drafted mediation briefs and participated in mediations and settlement negotiations. Jennifer has also drafted and negotiated contracts including leases and settlement agreements involving real estate matters, construction defect issues and general business disputes. Property Tax Jennifer also has experience in property tax matters. She recently conducted negotiations to eliminate liability on behalf of a pro bono client and prevented the foreclosure of her client’s home. Jennifer was able to identify and reverse an improper reassessment of her client’s home which caused a substantial increase in tax liability and recurring penalties for the past fifteen years. Because of her work on this property tax matter, Jennifer was a recipient of the Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services presented on behalf of the California State Bar. Education Loyola Law School, J.D., 2002, (Dean’s List) Loyola Marymount University, B.S., Biology 1995 (Magna Cum Laude, Dean’s List) Admitted to Practice: State of Nevada, State of California, United States Patent & Trademark Office, United States District Court for the Central District of California You can contact Jennifer at: jjr@riellaw.com