Yonghe Ma, Ph.D., is a registered patent agent at Maier & Maier, specializing in patent prosecution and patent-related analysis across a variety of technical fields, including biotechnology, biomedicine, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, chemicals, and medical devices.

Prior to joining Maier & Maier, Dr. Ma served as a postdoctoral research fellow at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for over six years. His scientific expertise spans interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of RNA biology, immunology, and metabolism. He has utilized advanced technologies, including gene editing and antibody engineering, for RNA-based therapeutic applications targeting metabolic disorders such as obesity, diabetes, and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. Dr. Ma also interned at the National Cancer Institute Technology Transfer Center, where he gained substantial experience in patent prosecution and other aspects of the IP lifecycle, including invention development, marketing, licensing, collaborative research agreements, and entrepreneurship.

Dr. Brian MacDonald is an experienced patent agent proficient in writing patent applications and pursuing patents in a wide range of technologies. Brian began his career as a U.S. Patent Examiner and has since served on the client-service side of patent work for more than 20 years. He long ago taught physics at Georgia Tech, UCLA, and more recently at Gardner Webb University to support the faculty during the pandemic, and has volunteered with his son at Discovery Place in uptown Charlotte as an instructor of solar pyrography bringing together art and science.

Brian earned a PhD from the Georgia Tech through research in experimental nuclear physics conducted at many U.S. national laboratories, traveling with international teams of scientists. At Oak Ridge National Lab (ORNL), Brian assembled, calibrated and operated complex arrays of gamma-ray and particle detectors. He worked directly with the world’s first segmented germanium clover array and helped commission the Recoil Mass Spectrometer (RMS) of ORNL, the most advanced heavy-ion mass spectrometer of its time. He smashed atoms and worked extensively with high-vacuum systems and nitrogen and helium cooling systems. Prior to these experiences, Brian manufactured radioactive calibration standards, automated electron-beam welding procedures for their manufacture, and coded software for controlling robotic remote manipulators.

Nasir Ahmed is a registered patent agent and practices patent prosecution in the areas of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and biotechnology areas.

Prior to joining Maier & Maier, Nasir was a patent examiner for over 11 years at the United States Patent and Trademark Office where he examined patent applications in Electrical arts. At USPTO, apart from his patent examination, he was a Quality Nominee and search assistant.  As a quality nominee, he helped in classification related issues at USPTO.  He also mentored junior examiners by providing search strategies, and prior art analysis. Before entering Federal Government, Nasir worked for over 15 years as an Automation Engineer in various sectors, including biotechnology, telecom, and defense industries.

Nasir Ahmed led large system integration and maximum ROI for both employer and stakeholders.  He helped to develop various system designs, robotic systems, Satellite Testing platform, Multi-Band Satellite Radios testing, developing machine language to automate image analysis, confocal microscopy, and large robotic handling of biological process.   Also, Nasir worked on developing voice recognition software using Neural Networks.  As a Certified Instructor, Nasir taught Automation Software for using PC based or Embedded computers integrating diverse Inputs-Outputs (sensors).

Nasir has worked in numerous Non-profits to promote awareness of Neurotypical People from different cultures, Special Need Children, and people with PTSD.  He served as an executive board member of the UPSTO Military Association (UMA), USPTO Asian Pacific America Professional Network (APANET), and USPTO Toast Masters.  Furthermore, he is a certified Special Olympics Coach in his community and serves on their board.

Nasir received a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering with focus in Biomedical Engineering from The George Washington University at Washington DC. He also holds another Masters of Science in Applied Physics and Electronics from Dhaka University, Bangladesh.

Publications:

• “OPENFES: Development of an Open-Source EMG-Triggered Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Controller for Physical Therapy,” Proceedings of the 2010 Design of Medical Devices Conference, April 13-15, 2010, Minneapolis, MN (with A. Dutta)
• “LXI, PXI, VXI, VME, cPCI -.What Does it all Mean?” A White Paper for NAVY TMDE Group
• “Functional Imaging of Cardiac Electric Activity Using Laser Endoscopy.”  Thesis Paper Submitted to Department of Electrical Engineering at The George Washington University, Washington, DC.
• Voice Recognition Software: Have implemented software for voice recognition using Linear Vector Quantization Technique (LVQ) technique.

Patrick Wamsley is a registered patent attorney and practices all aspects of patent prosecution. Prior to becoming a patent attorney, Patrick worked at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) as a patent examiner. Patrick specialized in analog to digital converters, data compression, decoders, encoders, filters, serial to parallel converters, and sigma-delta modulators.

Ryan Thompson is a registered patent attorney and practices all aspects of patent prosecution, including utility and design patent drafting and prosecution, patent searches, and freedom-to-operate or infringement opinions. Ryan has worked across a variety of technology areas including mechanical devices, IoT systems, software, electrical monitoring or sensor systems, and medical device technologies.

Ryan studied Electrical Engineering at The University of Texas at Dallas, where his studies focused on electronic device design, computer architecture, and integrated circuit technologies. During his time at university Ryan also worked for an engineering company gaining experience in designing and testing electro-mechanical relays. Ryan’s experience includes working with teams to design and test relays, IoT systems, and other hardware systems. While at GW Law Ryan was a part of the Journal for Energy and Environmental law as well as part of the GW Mock Trial Skills board.