"Thank you for the great work that you’ve done for Edwards. I appreciate the value of the rare patent attorney that drills deep into issues and really understands the details. You’re a rare 1 percenter. Attorneys like you make a real-world difference when it matters most." David Hauser, Senior Patent Counsel, Edwards Lifesciences.

"Rick, it is great to see a firm that is so organized. If only you ran every law firm in the world, we would be humming along." Keith A. Newburry, VP, Chief Intellectual Property Counsel, Edwards Lifesciences.

"I can't make a stronger recommendation for counsel in litigation proceedings before the USPTO. I would bet they are just as good in Federal Court as well, but candidly, we have no experience with them in that. Nevertheless, I wouldn't hesitate a second to engage them if we needed representation in court, or for any patent issue for that matter." James T. Ayers, Jr., CEO Tezzaron Semiconductor Corporation.

"Rick, I want to compliment you on a job very well done yesterday. You were prepared and thorough. Honestly, I felt sorry for [the expert witness]." Michael Scalise, Executive Director, Intellectual Property Mgt. Greatbatch, Inc.

"[Rick is an] Outstanding Depo. Was fun to watch you at work. Your calm and easy going manner got him to keep talking even as he sensed he was being discredited in the extreme. Impressive performance." Robert Stevenson, Senior Scientist, Greatbatch, Inc.

“Thank you very much – great job!" Alexander Poltorak, Chairman & CEO, General Patent Corporation.

“Thank you so very much for your excellent work.” Uri Cohen, Ph.D.

"Thank you for your invaluable assistance. Always timely. Always helpful." John Nathan, Partner, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP.

"I appreciate your updates, and particularly these re the PTAB. And I would greatly appreciate a copy of your draft article. Could you please keep me in mind for future updates/info you gather/analysis re PTAB practice?" Professor Lisa A. Dolak, Director, Institute for the Study of the Judiciary, Politics, and the Media at Syracuse University.

"We don't know each other, but I wanted to say hello and compliment you on the AIA presentation that you linked in your email last week. I have made several AIA presentations, but yours is really well done, and helpful, as are all of your posts." Bryan Wheelock, Principal, Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C.

“It’s always an education conversing with you.” Michael Scalise, Ex. Dir., Intellectual Property Mgt., Greatbatch, Inc.

"Rick's technical expertise and his knowledge of all aspects of patent prosecution are highly impressive. Rick is a true perfectionist who is able to focus on both the details and understand the impact and significance to the business. I strongly recommend Rick." Justin Summer, Catalina Marketing.

"Rick is a recognized patent law expert and outstanding lawyer generally. I recommend him highly to all. He has consistently been an impressive member of the patent bar." Rouget F. Henschel, Partner, Foley and Lardner.

"Rick is one of the nicest and most informed patent attorneys I have ever worked with. He is always willing to share his extensive knowledge base with friends and colleagues and always answers questions in such a way as to provide helpful and practical advice. I highly recommend Rick and his law firm for any patent-related work. He will do an excellent job." Gautam Prakash, Associated, Baker Donelson.

"Rick Neifeld is a bright, innovative patent attorney with offices close to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. We attended law school together at George Washington University. Since graduation, Rick has done it all ... worked at a large patent law firm, started his own law firm and been a leader in the patent and interference bar. We have not worked together, but I admire and respect his work ethic and creativity." Janelle Waack, Novak Druce.

"Rick is a great patent attorney with depth of knowledge in the subject matter and a keen sense of judgment and creativity in analyzing and solving a problem. He has great people skills and strong work ethics. It was a pleasure to work with Rick." Shriram Bagrodia, Ph.D. "Rick is a well known member of the patent interference bar and he is Maier & Maier's go to guy for any complex patent or interference law questions." Tim Maier, Esq., Maier & Maier, PLLC.

"Rick is not only an excellent legal expert, but technically competent as well. He makes it a point to fully understand your work as well as providing expert feedback and guidance. He remains abreast of the latest changes from the USPTO and keeps his clients well-informed." Jim Clack, Catalina Marketing.

"Rick is a great patent attorney with depth of knowledge in the subject matter and a keen sense of judgment and creativity in analyzing and solving a problem. He has great people skills and strong work ethics. It was a pleasure to work with Rick." Shriram Bagrodia, Ph.D., Cereplast.

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"I have worked with Rick for many years on both patent and trademark matters. He has a tremendous wealth and depth of knowledge in the field that is as far as I know unmatched. I give him my unqualified recommendation." Martin Goffman, Ph.D., Martin Goffman Associates.

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