Background, experience and guaranteed competence.
Michael J. Porco
Partner
Michael J. Porco completed his undergraduate education at Manhattan College with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Mr. Porco then worked several years as an Electrical Engineer where his responsibilities included the design, testing and implementation of complex climate control systems and security systems. While working as a Project Manager Engineer for a Fortune 100 company, he obtained a Masters of Business Administration at Manhattan College. Mr. Porco then completed his legal education at St. John's School of Law. He is admitted to the Bar of the State of New York and the Federal Courts. He has written and prosecuted thousands of patent applications relating to electrical and electro-mechanical technology. EDUCATION J.D., St. John's University School of LawM.B.A., Business Administration, Manhattan CollegeB.E., Electrical Engineering, Manhattan CollegeADMISSIONSUnited States Patent and Trademark OfficeUnited States District Court for the Southern District of New York
New York State BarASSOCIATIONSAmerican Intellectual Property Law AssociationsCEPRO Consumer Electronics
Gerald E. Hespos
Partner
Gerald E. Hespos obtained a Bachelor of Sciencedegree in Engineering from Newark College ofEngineering and a Master of Science degree inEngineering from New Jersey Institute of Technology.After working several years as a licensed professionalengineer, Gerald enrolled at Seton Hall Law Schooland obtained a Juris Doctor degree. Hehas written and prosecuted approximately twothousand United States patents in the mechanical,electrical and medical art areas. In addition, Geraldcounsels individual clients and is counsel to largecompanies on various patent, trademark and copyrightmatters. EDUCATIONJ.D., Seton Hall Law SchoolM.B.A., Engineering, New Jersey Institute of TechnologyB.S., Engineering, Newark College of EngineeringADMISSIONSUnited States District Court for the Southern District of New York
New York State BarNew Jersey State BarASSOCIATIONSNew York Intellectual Property Law AssociationAmerican Intellectual Property Association