As a patent insider, having prosecuted the full spectrum of
well over 1000 patent applications in complex and technologically advanced engineering sciences, he has gained robust insight into exactly how the US patent system does -and too often does not- work. By evaluating the success and failures of the best and brightest patent agents and attorneys engaged in real world patent prosecution at the United States Patent Office he has developed a deeper understanding of the most effective (and ineffective) patent tactics. It is these hard-won insider insights that became the genesis of the patent prosecution philosophy and practice employed by the team at Examiners Edge® Patent Agency.
“Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat”
- Sun Tzu
A broad review of patent records reveals that a majority of technology dependent companies are focused on tactical level securement of key technology advances. Unfortunately,
"Very few corporate executives recognize how to leverage the entire US patent system to minimize threats, capitalize on opportunities, and simultaneously gain strategic advantage over their competitors in their respective industries."
- Gary ONeill
As such, driven by a maximum stewardship perspective, we take pride in helping senior company leaders of US and International corporations protect their business profits and checkmate their competition through strategic and tactical leverage of the US patent system.
Gary is a Registered United States Patent Agent, a seasoned engineering manager, and as Managing Director of Examiners Edge® he leads a multidisciplinary team of specialized patent professionals.
Gary has earned Bachelors and Masters degrees. As Managing Director, his goals include oversight of development of patent products which proactively protect client companies market share and reduce threats from new competitor technologies.
