Elizabeth H. Schierman

Attorney

Elizabeth is a patent and trademark attorney with a passion for innovation and design. Her work spans the globe with frequent work to secure patents in Europe, Asia, and North America. Elizabeth’s chemical engineering degree included studies in semiconductor fabrication and process control and research in food processing and water remediation. Before earning her law degree, she worked at an electrical engineering company and in a technology transfer office at a university. Previously, she taught a semester of intellectual property law at the University of Idaho College of Law.

Elizabeth twice served as Chair of the Idaho State Bar’s Intellectual Property Law Section and has been on the Advisory Board for the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Idaho since 2008. Super Lawyers® recognized Elizabeth as a top-rated intellectual property attorney for 2017 and 2018.

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Professional Recognition

Super Lawyers Rising Stars – 2015
Super Lawyers – 2017 and 2018

Areas of Special Expertise

Patents for interdisciplinary innovations (e.g., inventions in multiple technology fields, such as chemical, mechanical, electrical, biochemical and materials engineering)
Design protection, including protection of computer graphics and product design
Infringement, validity, and enforceability evaluations
Intellectual property due diligence for mergers and acquisitions
Intellectual property portfolio growth and management counseling
Technology transfer and licensing

Bar Admissions

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Idaho Bar
Utah Bar

Education

University of Idaho, College of Law, J.D.
University of Idaho, B.S. Chemical Engineering, magna cum laude

Prior Professional Experience

Law Professor, University of Idaho College of Law
Patent Attorney with intellectual property law firm in Boise, Idaho
Federal Judicial Law Clerk, U.S. District Courts for the District of Idaho
Intellectual Property Intern, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
Federal Reporting Officer/Technology Transfer Asst., Washington State University Research Foundation

Selected Publications and Presentations

(Potentially) Positive PTO Pilot Programs for Patent Practitioners – Idaho State Bar IP Law Section, Aug. 2018
Trademark and Branding Strategies – Intellectual Property & Inventors Conference, Mar. 2018
Rule 1.1 Competence – The Importance of Finding Competent Intellectual Property Assistance for Your Client – THE ADVOCATE, Sep. 2017
US Patent & Trademark Office Panel Discussion – Boise Startup Week, Oct. 2016
Intellectual Property Triage: Allocating Limited Resources for Maximum Protection- Idaho Technology Council, Sep. 2012
IP Transactions: Identifying & Transferring Ownership – Idaho State Bar, Apr. 2011

Practice Areas

Technical Fields

Chemical and Chemical Process Internet and E-Commerce Materials Science Mechanical and Aerospace Medical Devices Nanotechnology Optical Technology

Elizabeth H. Schierman