James E. Ruland has a B.S. with honors in chemical engineering from Kansas State University and a law degree from the University of Texas at Austin. Mr. Ruland has been practicing intellectual property law for over fifteen years. He is active in the leadership of the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) and has served as Chair of the Online Programs Committee.

He has authored numerous articles and lectures frequently. Mr. Ruland is a presenter for the American Chemical Society Speaker Service.

Certifications

October 2001

Attorney and Counselor at Law, (47,365) SUPREME COURT OF VIRGINIA

July 2000

Attorney and Counselor at Law, (619,411) SUPREME COURT OF GEORGIA

January 1995

Patent Attorney, (37,432) U.S. PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE

November 1994

Attorney and Counselor at Law, (791,579) SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS

October 1993

Patent Agent, (37,432) U.S. PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE