PROFILE
Mesk Tesfaye practices patent application preparation and prosecution with an emphasis in communication networks and technologies. Prior to joining the firm, Mesk Tesfaye was at Patterson & Sheridan, LLP (having joined that firm in 2005). Mesk Tesfaye held a position as a Principal Technical Staff Member at AT&T and was a Member of Technical Staff at Telcordia's Synchronous Optical Networking division. Mesk Tesfaye has actively represented Telcordia in ANSI and ITU standards. She has authored several papers and technical documents on Dielectric & Ferrite filled waveguides as well as optical communication networks.

EDUCATION
Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology
M.S., Electrical Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology
B.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Washington
B.S., Mathematics, University of Washington

INDUSTRIES
Electronics & Electrical Engineering
Telecommunications
Medical Devices (Optical and Electromagnetic)
Business Methods
ECommerce
Emerging Optical Technologies (Networks and Devices)
Semiconductors
Nanotechnologies
Waveguides and Antennas
Wireless Technologies

PRACTICE AREAS
Patent Preparation and Prosecution

ADMISSIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
United States Patent and Trademark Office