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Mr. Simpson is an associate and a registered patent attorney in the firm's Intellectual Property Practice Group who focuses his practice on litigation and patent preparation and prosecution.

He represents clients in diverse intellectual property matters, and has significant experience in the chemical and pharmaceutical arts, including drug delivery systems and formulations, as well as compound per se. He also counsels clients on issues regarding Internet and technology law. Mr. Simpson additionally performs searches for and drafts opinions regarding patentability and right-to-use.

Mr. Simpson's prosecution experience includes domestic and international patent applications, including those filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty. His litigation experience also includes mediation and arbitration, corporate defense, as well as bench trial and extensive motion practice. He has taken and defended dozens of depositions, including those involving designated expert witnesses in diverse professional fields.

Mr. Simpson is licensed to practice law in Missouri and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Bar Admissions:

Missouri

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri

U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit

Professional Associations and Memberships:

Bar Association of Metropolitan Saint Louis

American Intellectual Property Law Association

American Chemical Society

Pi Kappa Alpha International Fraternity

Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity

Education:

Washington University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri
LL.M. - Intellectual Property & Technology
Honors: Finalist, American IP Law Association Robert C. Watson Award

Saint Louis University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri
Juris Doctor
Honors: National Moot Court Team; Giles Sutherland Rich IP Moot Court Team

Rockhurst University, Kansas City, Missouri
Bachelor of Science
Honors: Order of Omega Greek Honor Society
Major:  Chemistry