Krystyna Colantoni

A former Patent Examiner, I focus my practice on drafting and prosecuting patent applications, providing legal opinions on patentability, validity, and infringement, and counseling clients on strategic management of patent portfolios. I have experience in a variety of electrical and mechanical technologies. My areas of particular expertise include automotive systems and components, combustion processes and devices, torque-transfer devices, internet-of-things (IOT), internet security, optics (EUV-IR spectrum), computer hardware and software, control systems, printer technology, and GFCI devices. I lead Mei & Mark LLP's patent prosecution and small business practices. I understand start-up companies' unique needs and challenges, having learned from my own experience as a co-founder of a start-up technology company. I challenge myself and my team to develop meaningful portfolios that reflect the unique contributions of inventors. From solo to fortune 500, our team supports the development of intellectual property assets. Specialties: Patent prosecution, reexamination practice, prelitigation counseling, litigation support, clearance searches, freedom to operate (FTO), validity, infringement, and patentability opinions. Cross-counseling on the intersection of business with Patents, Copyrights & Trademarks. Continued youth outreach initiatives include hosting/co-hosting STEM & STEAM fairs, and judging science fairs and moot court competitions.