John A. Castellano, III

Mr. Castellano concentrates his practice on patent application preparation and prosecution in semiconductors, semiconductor processing, and semiconductor packaging, telecommunications, consumer electronics, digital image signal processing, microelectronics, computer architecture, microwave reaction chambers, medical imaging, computer software and internet-related technologies, and GPS and satellite communications.

While attending law school, Mr. Castellano developed computer programs for processing underwater acoustic signals.

Education

J.D. in Patent Law, George Mason University
M.S. in Electrical Engineering, George Washington University
B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Lafayette College

Professional Affiliations

• American Bar Association
• American Intellectual Property Law Association
• Patent Lawyers Club of Washington, past president

Speaking Engagements

Mr. Castellano has lectured on U.S. patent prosecution and enforcement strategies at the Swedish Patent Office in Stockholm, Sweden, the Danish Patent Office in Copenhagen, Denmark, and the Swiss Patent Office in Bern, Switzerland.