Michael V. Messinger is a Director in the Firm’s Electronics Practice Group and the leader of the Firm's Alternative Energy and Climate Change practice area. He handles complex patent matters involving inter partes and post-grant review, reexamination, reissue and appeals. Mr. Messinger works with company managers, directors and employees to identify and leverage IP assets. He is a leader in the area of fast-track patent examination in the United States and abroad. He has extensive experience in prosecuting U.S. and international patent applications and developing strategic patent portfolios. He may be contacted at mikem@skgf.com.