James Cardwell is a technical consultant in the firm’s IP section located in Austin, Texas. With eight years of IP experience, James focuses on patent prosecution.

An electrical engineer, James prepares provisional and utility patent applications for both U.S. and international filings for a broad range of companies. He helps clients develop patent portfolios and qualify innovations for potential filings. James has significant experience in the semiconductor, energy, technology and agriculture industries. Prior to joining Pillsbury, he worked for National Semiconductor (now Texas Instruments) developing algorithms for Webench simulations and conducted research at Santa Clara University for the California Energy Commission.

James is not a lawyer.

Professional Highlights

  • Excellence in Electrical Engineering Award, Santa Clara University 2010
  • Tau Beta Pi – CA Zeta Chapter, Class of 2010

Education

  • B.S., Electrical Engineering, Santa Clara University, 2010