Mr. Coffy (www.coffylaw.com) is a registered Patent Attorney and former Patent Examiner. His practice emphasizes patent application preparation, prosecution and enforcement in the electronic arts including Business Methods Patents and Design Patents.
Mr. Coffy has extensive experience in digital technologies, computer networks and information technologies as well as device physics, which includes semiconductor applications. Mr. Coffy co-invented a device called the “Low Friction Apparatus” which currently has a patent application on file with the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO). He also has experience in re-examination, litigation support, patent infringement assessment, patentability opinion letters, cease-and-desist letters, demand letters and due diligence.
Mr. Coffy also advises clients on intellectual property licensing, trademark, trade secret, copyright and related unfair competition/deceptive advertising issues. Mr. Coffy is admitted to practice law in the State of New Jersey, the United States District Court of New Jersey and the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO).
Education J.D., Seton Hall University School of Law, Newark, New Jersey 2003 Ph.D., candidate in Technology Management, Stevens Institute of Technology, 1998-1999 M.S., Electrical Engineering, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL 1993 B.S., Electrical Engineering, Bridgeport Engineering Institute, Bridgeport, CT 1986
Publications/Speeches/Presentations “The need for signal claims”, IDEA: The Intellectual Property Law Review, Franklin Pierce Law Center, Vol. 49, by Emmanuel Coffy and Albert DeCady.
Books: "The Value of Your Idea$," which can be found at https://www.trafford.com/Bookstore/BookDetail.aspx?BookId=SKU-001274373 and "Do You Want To Be A Digital Entrepreneur"
- Intellectual Property
- Patents
- Patent Appeals, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution
- Trademarks
- Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration
- Copyright Infringement
- Civil Litigation/Expert Witness
- Rights of Publicity (ROP)
- Contingent Fees
- New Jersey
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- United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO)
- ID Number: 63,615
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- 2nd Circuit
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- French: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken, Written
- Patent Attorney - Patent Witness Expert
- COFFYLAW, LLC Intellectual Property & Business Law Attorneys
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- Perform the duties incumbent upon the manager of the firm. Additional duties include litigation support, patent expert witness, conduct expert interviews associated with litigation, patent infringement assessment including complaint drafting, claim construction and infringement chart construction, patentability opinion letter, cease-and-desist letter, demand letter, due diligence; Draft and prosecute new utility (including Business Method) and design patent applications, analyze Office Action in view of prior art, draft analysis letter and prepare reply to Office Action based on client’s response and instructions and conduct Examiner’s interview. Draft Appeal Briefs. Negotiate IP terms of agreement with marketing vendors in the context of a patent’s monetization.
- Patterson & Sheridan/Wall & Tong, LLP
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- Draft and prosecute new utility and design patent applications, analyze Office Action in view of prior art, draft analysis letter and prepare reply to Office Action based on client’s response and instructions. Draft appeal briefs. Lead major Reexam action. Counsel new clients in obtaining patents/trademarks to protect their innovations. Area of concentration include wireless communications network, Internet Protocol (IP) networks, Optical Transport Networks (OTN).
- Cozen O’Connor,
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- Duties included litigation support, conduct expert interviews associated with litigation, patent infringement assessment including complaint drafting, claim construction and infringement chart construction, patentability opinion letter, cease-and-desist letter, demand letter, due diligence; Drafted and prosecuted new utility (including Business Method) and design patent applications, analyzed Office Action in view of prior art, drafted analysis letter and prepared reply to Office Action based on client’s response and instructions. Drafted Appeal Briefs.
- Cozen O’Connor,
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- Duties included litigation support, conduct expert interviews associated with litigation, patent infringement assessment including complaint drafting, claim construction and infringement chart construction, patentability opinion letter, cease-and-desist letter, demand letter, due diligence; Drafted and prosecuted new utility (including Business Method) and design patent applications, analyzed Office Action in view of prior art, drafted analysis letter and prepared reply to Office Action based on client’s response and instructions. Drafted Appeal Briefs.
- THE FARRELL LAW FIRM, PC
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- Duties included analyze Office Action in view of prior art, draft analysis letter and prepared reply to Office Action based on client’s response and instructions. Prepared and filed new patent applications with USPTO. Drafted appeal briefs.
- United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
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- Successfully completed the USPTO Patent Academy. Examined and prosecuted for allowance patent applications dealing primarily with computer network and Internet in the Computer Networks Technology Center (TC 2157). Conducted interviews with practitioners and prepared response to amendments and appeals. Received performance award and recognized for quality examination practice.
- United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
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- Successfully completed the USPTO Patent Academy. Examined and prosecuted for allowance patent applications dealing primarily with computer network and Internet in the Computer Networks Technology Center (TC 2157). Conducted interviews with practitioners and prepared response to amendments and appeals. Received performance award and recognized for quality examination practice.
- Seton Hall University School of Law
- J.D. (2003) | Law
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- Stevens Institute of Technology
- Ph.D. | Technology Management
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- Florida Institute of Technology
- M.S. (1993) | Electrical Engineering
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- The Best Presenter Award
- HABNET
- New York City Council Citation
- New York City Council-Member Jumaane D. Williams
- New York City Council Citation
- New York City Council Member Matthieu Eugene
- Congressional Certificate of Special Recognition
- Honorable Congressperson Yvette Clark
- Academy of Court Appointed Neutrals (ACAN)
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- American Intellectual Property Law Association
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- American Bar Association # 00820965
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- Co-author of the book "Do You Want To Be A Digital Entrepreneur? What You Need To Know To Start And Protect Your Digital Based Knowledge Business"
- Trafford Publishing Company
- The Need for Signal Claims
- IDEA: The Intellectual Property Law Review
- IP Breakfast, Podcast, https://anchor.fm/albert-decady/episodes/IP-Breakfast--A-look-at-the-disparity-in-IP-with-Attorneys-A--Whittington--A--Decady-and-E--Coffy-ei86f1
- Registered Patent Attorney
- United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
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- Q. Can I make a parody of the oompaa loompa song without licensing?
- A: Yes, creating a parody of the "Oompa Loompa" song from "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" may not require licensing under U.S. copyright law, thanks to the doctrine of fair use. Fair use allows for the use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder under certain conditions, including for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research. Parody, in particular, is often protected because it can be considered a form of commentary or criticism.
However, for a work to be considered a protected parody under fair use, it must meet several criteria:
1. Purpose and Character of the Use: The parody must provide ... Read More
- Q. I am a lyricist. ASCAP and BMI only protect performances of completed compositions. What entities protect lyricists?
- A: Protecting your work as a lyricist is crucial to ensuring you retain control over your creations and are compensated appropriately for its use. While ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) and BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) are performance rights organizations (PROs) that collect and distribute performance royalties for compositions, copyright registration provides the legal foundation for protecting the original works of lyricists. Here are some additional protection measures:
1. Proper Documentation:
Keep detailed records of your work, including drafts and dates of creation. This documentation can be crucial in disputes over originality and ownership.
2. Consider ... Read More
- Q. A university copied a course that I made and offering online to hundreds of students. How do I sue for copyright breach?
- A: Suing for copyright infringement involves several steps and considerations, especially in the context of academic work and the agreements that might exist between faculty members and their institutions. Before proceeding, it's crucial to understand the specific circumstances of your case, including any agreements you might have signed with the university regarding intellectual property (IP) rights. Here's a general guide on how to proceed with a lawsuit for copyright infringement in an academic setting:
1. Review Your Contract and University Policies:
a. Contractual Agreements: Determine if there are any contractual agreements or policies you agreed to upon employment or at any ... Read More
