Our Team

Former USPTO Patent Examiner (TC 3700)

Over a decade of experience in patent examination, research, and analytics

Technical Engineering experience in automotive design, finite element analysis, cryogenic gases

Jillian has been with Sherman Patent Search Group since day one

Jillian has over a decade of experience in various leadership roles within Media Production and Communications

Jillian has vast experience in developing and nurturing relationships with new and existing clients

Jillian was born and raised in South Florida. She has lived all over including London, England, Washington, DC and – Los Angeles, CA. San Francisco is her favorite city.

When Jillian is not working, she’s busy being a mom to Lacey and Benjamin. She enjoys helping coaching Lacey’s softball team, cheering on Ben on his Special Olympics, early morning work-outs and adventures with her family.

Jillian’s passion is meeting our clients face to face to ensure they see we are real people who strive to give the highest quality searches supplied by our incredible search team

Debbie worked as a mechanical engineer for several years, in both product development and defense systems before shifting to patent research.

Debbie has 9 years of Intellectual Property Research experience including time as a former USPTO Contractor. She is also a registered patent agent.

Debbie was born and raised in the Chicago area. She has lived on the East coast as well as the West coast, finally settling back in the middle.

When Debbie is not working she’s mom to an active little boy, spending most of her time running after the energetic pre-schooler at the park or on his scooter. She also enjoys cooking, sewing, and spending time in nature.

Jane double-majored at M.I.T. because she could not choose between her interests in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering; at Harvard, she focused her studies on the area between these two fields, the Mechanics of Materials

Jane has over 9 years of IP experience in patent prosecution, examination, and research; her former roles include: Technical Specialist at a top IP Law Firm, USPTO Examiner (TC 3700), Patent Agent (Reg. #72734), and PCT Quality Assurance Specialist

Jane was born and raised in New Jersey and has lived on the East Coast her entire life; Boston is one of her favorite cities

When Jane is not working, she can be found traveling, volunteering at her local animal shelter, and trying to learn French!

Former USPTO Examiner (Biomedical Devices Arts TC 3700)

Registered U.S. Patent Agent (Reg. #70909)

Over a decade of IP search expertise (public and private sectors)

Aaron enjoys indoor and outdoor cooking, he has multiple grills, smokers, and many indoor cooking gadgets.

Aaron was born and raised in southern New Jersey

Aaron is a lifelong Philadelphia sports fan and makes an attempt to watch the Sixers and Eagles game.

Substantial technology commercialization expertise

Experience in comprehensively landscaping technologies

Vast technical and research experience in stem cell technologies

Former USPTO Examiner (chemical & Biotech Arts)

In addition to examining patent applications, after graduating law school Mitch has been practicing patent law, managing IP portfolios for private companies, negotiating licensing contracts and searching

Searching and research has been a continuing part of Mitch’s career giving him broad and well rounded insights into data mining tools, techniques and strategies

When not working Mitch spends time exploring the greater south west

Former USPTO Examiner (Chemical Arts)

Vast experience in Pharmaceutical and Chemical Structure searching (FTO, invaldity, state of the art)

Registered Patent Agent

Substantial technical experience in embedded systems, encryption, neural networks, machine learning, and software design