ASSOCIATES

Drew Berweger
William Chung
Harry Hild
Matthew Loughran, M.S.
Michael A. Petrocelli
Katherine R. Vieyra, M.S.
Seth Weinfeld
Keith A. Weltsch

		Drew Berweger Associate
Drew Berweger received his B.S. (magna cum laude) in Environmental Engineering from Manhattan College in 2005, and his J.D. from Syracuse University College of Law, receiving a certificate in Technology Commercialization. Prior to joining Scully, Scott, Murphy & Presser, Mr. Berweger was an intern with General Electric Global Research, where he prepared and prosecuted patent applications. He also worked with Syracuse University Technology Transfer Office, doing patent and market research. Mr. Berweger is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and was admitted to the N.Y. State Bar in 2009. Mr. Berweger is a member of the American Intellectual Property Law Association. Email: dberweger@ssmp.com
		William Chung Associate
William Chung received his B.S. in Biomedical Engineering with a Concentration in Electrical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University. He received his J.D. from St. John's University in 2006 and was admitted into the New York State Bar. Mr. Chung is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Mr. Chung co-authored scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals including: "Optical Scatter Imaging Detects Mitochondrial Swelling in Living Tissue Slices" - Neuroimage. 2000 November and "Protection by Rapid Chemical Preconditioning of Stressed Hippocampal Slice: A Study of Cellular Swelling Using Optical Scatter Imaging" - Brain Research. 2002 July. Mr. Chung is experienced in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications relating to electronic and electromechanical devices, medical devices, electromagnetic technologies, and optical devices. Additional language: Mandarin Email: wchung@ssmp.com
		Harry Hild Associate
Harry Hild received his B.S. in Materials Science with a Concentration in Ceramics from the N.S. College of Ceramics at Alfred University in 1998. He received his J.D. and Masters in Intellectual Property from Franklin Pierce Law Center in 2002. He was admitted to the N.Y. State Bar in 2003 and the Pennsylvania State Bar in 2005. Mr. Hild is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Harry Hild's practice includes patent application drafting and prosecution in a wide variety of arts, including inorganic chemistry, semi-conducting devices, metallurgy, ceramics, glass, and coatings, as well as mechanical and electro-mechanical arts; intellectual property portfolio planning and management; clearance, patentability, and infringement opinion rendering; and preparing intellectual property agreements, such as patent licensing, joint and research development agreements, and confidentiality agreements. Mr. Hild is also experienced in the management of foreign patent practice and management of European patent oppositions. Prior to joining Scully, Scott, Murphy and Presser, Mr. Hild managed all aspects of the intellectual property portfolio of the automotive divisions of one of the world's largest aluminum companies. Email: hhild@ssmp.com
		In Fondest Memory of Matthew J. Loughran July 5, 1974 - April 23, 2010
Matthew Loughran was a wonderful, intelligent and caring individual with a strong work ethic and dedication to his career. Matt was a graduate of Polytechnic University, Syracuse University College of Law and Hofstra University with a deeply rooted passion for Electrical Engineering. He also attended courses at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Notre Dame. Matt lived life to the fullest and greatly enjoyed music, photography, theater, baseball, skiing and scuba diving. He also lived and worked in both London and Spain before joining SSMP. In addition, Matt was an Eagle Scout and proud member of Mensa. Though he will be greatly missed, Matt's enthusiasm for both law and life will never be forgotten. He will always hold a very special place in the hearts of his friends and colleagues here at SSMP.
		Michael A. Petrocelli Associate
Michael A. Petrocelli received his B.S., Mechanical Engineering degree from New York Institute of Technology in 1985 and his J.D. from New York Law School in 1990. He is admitted to the Connecticut State Bar; U.S. District Court, Connecticut, and Eastern District of N.Y.; and is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Mr. Petrocelli is currently enrolled in the Computer Science Master's program at Polytechnic University, Melville, N.Y. Mr. Petrocelli was a Systems and Test Engineer at Grumman Aircraft Systems from 1982-1986. He is experienced in all aspects of patent procurement with technical expertise in the fields of computers, semiconductors, microelectronics, electronic devices, business methods, medical devices, and mechanical devices. Mr. Petrocelli has also conducted patentability and infringement opinions. Email: mpetrocelli@ssmp.com
		Katherine R. Vieyra, M.S. Associate
Katherine Vieyra received her B.A. in Mathematical Sciences from Rice University, M.CIS from Cleveland State University in 1992, and J.D. from Case Western Reserve University in 1995. Ms. Vieyra is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. She was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1995. Prior to joining Scully, Scott, Murphy & Presser, Ms. Vieyra was an associate at D. Peter Hochberg LPA where she prepared and prosecuted patents, trademarks and copyrights. Ms. Vieyra has worked as a software engineer for a diverse variety of corporations including Merrill Lynch, Alltel and the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, and was an adjunct professor of Computer Science at Cleveland State University and Wayne College, University of Akron. Ms. Vieyra is chair of the Copyright committee of the Cleveland Intellectual Property Law Association and a member of the American Intellectual Property Law Association. Ms. Vieyra is experienced in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications in the areas of electrical engineering, computer science and diverse mechanical technologies. Email: kvieyra@ssmp.com
		Seth Weinfeld Associate
Seth Weinfeld received his B.S., Electrical and Computer Engineering with a Concentration in Applied Physics and Data Storage Systems from Carnegie Mellon University in 1999. He received his J.D. from American University, Washington College of Law in 2002. He was admitted to the N.Y. State Bar in 2003. Mr. Weinfeld is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Mr. Weinfeld has experience in preparation and prosecution of patent applications relating to electronic devices, fiber optic communication, signal processing, and electromagnetic technologies, litigation, invalidity and infringement opinions as well as licensing agreements. Email: sweinfeld@ssmp.com
		Keith A. Weltsch Associate
Keith Weltsch received his B.A. in History from Pennsylvania State University in 1995 and graduated with honors and with distinction, Phi Beta Kappa. He later received his J.D. from George Washington University in 1998 and was admitted to the Maryland State Bar; He was a Trademark Examining Attorney at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office from 1999-2002, including a special work detail at the Office of Legislative and International Affairs. Mr. Weltsch specializes in U.S. and foreign trademark prosecution and clearance; experienced in oppositions and cancellations before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, conducting settlement negotiations and preparing consent and coexistence agreements relating to trademark litigation. He is also knowledgeable in copyright and domain name dispute laws and litigation. Email: Kweltsch@ssmp.com