These include:

• Computer and microprocessor-based systems (both hardware and software components) used in:
  • Avionics and commercial applications
  • Communication systems
  • Data transmission techniques (e.g., as used in modems, transceivers, etc.)
  • Data error detection systems
  • Data transmission protocol systems
• Various proximity, temperature, humidity, pressure and flow sensors
• Electro-mechanical systems and components such as hydraulic and pneumatic actuators and various controls and control systems for such mobile machines as graders and pavers

Mr. Joike has substantial experience representing licensors and licensees in the negotiation and drafting of technology license agreements, including software license agreements. He has participated in the intellectual property aspects of acquisitions and divestitures.

Publications

"It Is Not So Obvious: The Impact of KSR on Patent Prosecution, Licensing and Litigation," (co-author) American Intellectual Property Law Association Quarterly Journal (Summer 2008)

Previous Experience

Mr. Joike joined Schiff Hardin in 2001 after 10 years at Marshall, Gerstein & Borun, where he had been a partner since 1995 and special counsel during the four previous years.

Prior to his law firm practice, he was Chief Patent Counsel for Sundstrand Corporation in Rockford, Ill., and Associate Corporate Patent Counsel at Honeywell International Inc. in Minneapolis, Minn., where he established and implemented software protection programs and policies and was solely responsible for the legal aspects of consumer product safety issues.