Mr. Howell is a U.S. patent attorney whose career in intellectual property law spans over fifteen years, and focuses on mechanical and electrical arts. Mr. Howell has experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and in international and foreign jurisdictions, as well as post-issuance patent matters such as validity, enforceability and infringement, technology licensing, patent portfolio analysis and patent litigation. Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Howell was a U.S. Patent Examiner.

Mr. Howell’s practice encompasses various technologies, including:

• Static and dynamic mixing devices
• Autonomous vehicle operation systems
• Vehicle data communication systems
• Fuel cells
• Pet Products
• Fishing reels
• Centrifugal pumps
• Electromagnetic drive systems