Ann Defranco
Patent Attorney
Ann Defranco
Patent Attorney
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JD, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
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MS, Aerospace Engineering, University of Colorado
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BS, Aerospace Engineering, University of Michigan
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Denver
Ann is a patent attorney at Setter Roche Smith & Shellenberger LLP whose practice includes patent and trademark prosecution in a variety of fields, including aerospace, software, and factory automation. Ann pursued patent law after a varied career in academia, research, and engineering. Ann's experience includes instructing in the Department of Applied Math at the University of Colorado, as well as engineering positions with Space Systems/Loral in Palo Alto, CA, and the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena.
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Ann has worked with a variety of technologies, including:
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5G and Telecommunications
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Control Systems
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Biomedical Technology
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Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality
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Asset Management and Monitoring Systems, including EVs
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Productivity Software
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Flow Visualization Technology
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Areas of Practice:
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U.S. and International Patent Preparation and Prosecution
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Patent Analysis and Opinions
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Trademarks
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Bar Admissions:
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Colorado
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U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
