Education

2002 Valparaiso University,
Juris Doctor,
magna cum laude

1998 Indiana University,
B.A. Chemistry

Admissions

State of Illinois

State of Indiana

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Michael D. Zaronias

Associate

Cook Alex Ltd.
200 West Adams Street, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL  60606
Tel:       (312) 236-8500
Fax:      (312) 236-8176


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Professional Experience

Mr. Zaronias received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Indiana University Northwest with a major in chemistry and a minor in mathematics. He also has experience in the environmental industry as an analytical chemist, and in the chemical and hazardous waste disposal industry as a technical sales support representative. He attended Valparaiso University School of Law in Valparaiso, Indiana, and was awarded his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, in 2002.

During his final year of law school, Mr. Zaronias clerked for Magistrate Judge Andrew Rodovich in Hammond, Indiana. After graduation from Valparaiso University School of Law, he joined the firm.

Mr. Zaronias has experience in U.S. patent and trademark prosecution matters, patent validity, patent infringement and due diligence analysis, license preparation, and trademark clearance. He has prepared and prosecuted patent applications in the areas of medical products, medical devices, pharmaceutical formulations, food science, and mechanical devices. He also has experience with patent infringement cases and trademark infringement counseling.