Ratner & Prestia Continues Its Growth Plan

Valley Forge, Pa., January 2001 – Ratner & Prestia, one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the Delaware Valley, announced today the expansion of its litigation practice with the addition of W. Mark Mullineaux. Mullineaux, formerly a partner with Duane Morris & Heckscher, joined the Valley Forge office as a shareholder effective January 2, 2001. Mullineaux, who has a history of obtaining multi-million dollar verdicts in favor of his clients, will concentrate his practice in intellectual property litigation.

We are very excited about Mark coming on board with us. Mark is an excellent lawyer with a proven track record. His wealth of experience and knowledge will enhance the depth of our services to our clients," says Executive Director, Paul F. Prestia.

In addition to Mullineaux, other new additions to the firm include associate attorneys, Jasper Caro and Stanley Protigal, and Thomas M. Sossong, Ph.D., a Scientific Advisor in biotechnology. All will be resident in the Valley Forge office. This brings the members of Ratner & Prestias professional team to 35. Despite all of the discussion of IP firm mergers into general practice firms, our strategic plan is to keep expanding and to keep attracting exceptional individuals such as Mark, Jasper, Stan and Tom," continues Paul F. Prestia.

Prior to entering private practice, Caro was an electronic engineer with the Department of the Navy and was a Patent Advisor with the Office of Naval Research. His practice will concentrate in electronics. He received his L.L.M. from Temple University and his J.D. from Widener University.

Formerly with the Silicon Valley law firm of Sabath & Truong, Protigal specializes in computer software and hardware, electronics, semiconductor processes, communication protocols, digital and analog circuitry, and radio frequency circuits. Protigals practice at Ratner & Prestia will focus on electronics.

Prior to joining Ratner & Prestia as a Scientific Advisor, Thomas M. Sossong, Ph.D. was employed by SmithKline Beecham. Sossong received his doctorate from Temple University School of Medicine. His experience includes biochemistry, biophysics, enzymology, protein chemistry and molecular biology. He is one of six Ratner & Prestia professionals with technical doctorate degrees.

In its second decade, Ratner & Prestia has become one of the most prominent law firms in the area. Its clients range from start-up companies to multi-billion dollar corporations, both domestic and international, and from private individuals to well-known institutions and universities. For more information, visit ratnerprestia.com or call (610) 407-0700.

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