Ronni Jillions has practiced in all areas of patent prosecution including medical imaging devices, neural networks, mathematical applications, memory devices, telecommunications, coding for data transmissions, semiconductors and their manufacture, appliance and robotic control systems, and other computer hardware, computer software, electrical and mechanical applications. Ms. Jillions received a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science from Washington University (St. Louis) in 1978 after which she worked for one year as a computer analyst/programmer for Control Data Corporation before returning to law school in 1979 at Washington University (Juris Doctor, 1982). Prior to entering private practice, Ms. Jillions worked for two years as a patent examiner in the computer arts, in both hardware and software.

Ms. Jillions also has extensive experience in preparing patentability and infringement/validity opinions, and in all aspects of patent litigation, from initiation of lawsuits, through document discovery and depositions, motions practice (discovery and dispositive motions), pre-trial preparation and trial practice. Ms. Jillions’ litigation practice included extensive work on damages case preparation, particularly in “reasonable royalty” cases.

Additionally, Ms. Jillions has represented clients in procuring trademark registrations in the USPTO. She has also handled opposition, cancellation, and concurrent use trademark proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, including advising clients on the merits of the claims, conducting discovery and pretrial proceedings.