About the Author

Jacob M. Ward, Esq. Jake Ward is a Member and Registered Patent Attorney with Ward Law Office LLC, located in Tiffin, Ohio, USA.  Mr. Ward is the founding author of the Anticipate This! patent and trademark law blog.

Mr. Ward received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from the University of Dayton. He received his Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from the University of Toledo, College of Law. At the University of Toledo, Mr. Ward was awarded a certificate of concentration in Intellectual Property Law. Prior to joining Fraser Clemens Martin & Miller, Mr. Ward worked for several years as a Materials Chemist with the Cooper Tire & Rubber Company. While at Cooper Tire, Mr. Ward developed a strong rubber science background, focusing primarily on development of commercial, light truck, passenger, and ultra-high performance tire rubber compounds. Mr. Ward also has experience in commercial rubber applications such as innertubes, bladders, and pre-cure and mold cure retreading.

Mr. Ward is admitted to practice before the courts of the State of Michigan and is a registered patent attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. His practice consists of preparation and prosecution of patent applications in various technical arts, including the chemical, pharmaceutical, material, and mechanical arts. Mr. Ward also prepares legal opinions relating to, for example, patentability, infringement, validity, and freedom to practice.

Mr. Ward is a former President of, and presently serves as the Webmaster for, the Toledo Intellectual Property Law Association (TIPLA).