Our Team

EUGENE LHYMN

CEO and Founder
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University

  • 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

Expertise Includes:

  • Complex Medical Devices

  • Advanced Electrical Systems

  • Software Engineering

  • Advanced Chemical Systems

  • Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering

  • Biological Systems

 

JILLIAN SHERMAN

Vice President, Business Development and Client Relations
B.S. Communications from The Florida State University

  • 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

 

MACKENZIE LONG, J.D.

Patent Search Team Lead
B.S. Chemistry and Philosophy, University of Cincinnati
J.D. Intellectual Property Law, University of New Hampshire School of Law

  • Multi-technologist with a strong background in FTO and invalidity searching

  • Prior law firm experience focusing on patent prosecution, claim chart preparation

  • I am a native Ohioan now living on the East Coast with my boyfriend Luke and our dog Luna.

  • In my free time I am cheering on the New York Rangers and Arsenal Football Club, watching the newest Marvel movie, baking, or doing puzzles.

Expertise Includes:

  • Life Sciences

  • Complex Mechanical Systems

  • Medical Devices

  • Materials

  • Electro-mechanical systems

 

 

DOUG WATSON, PHD

Patent Search Associate
B.S. Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison
PhD Computational Astrophysics, Vanderbilt University

  • Former professional soccer athlete for MLS (DC United)

  • Previous experience in patent prosecution at various IP boutiques for than half a decade

  • Ultra-marathon runner

  • Passionate about health & fitness, animal advocacy, and promoting a simple, plant-based lifestyle

 

GAZELL CALL, Ph.D.

Senior Patent Search Associate
B.S. Chemical Engineering, University of Arkansas
Ph.D Biomedical Engineering, University of Texas, Austin

  • Substantial technology commercialization expertise

  • Experience in comprehensively landscaping technologies

  • Vast technical and research experience in stem cell technologies

Expertise Includes:

  • Materials and Chemical Systems

  • Complex Mechanical Systems

  • Medical Devices

  • Electrical Systems

  • Biological Systems

 

JANE YOON

Patent Search Associate | Client Development Lead
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, M.I.T.
B.S. Materials Science and Engineering, M.I.T.
M.S. Engineering Sciences, Harvard University

  • 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!

Expertise Includes:

  • Materials

  • Complex Mechanical Systems

  • Medical Devices

  • Electro-Mechanical

 

LEONARD WILLIAMS

Patent Search Associate
B.S. Chemistry, University of South Carolina
M.S. Organic / Bioorganic Chemistry, University of Maryland

  • Former USPTO Patent Examiner (pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical arts)

  • Former Technical Specialist at leading IP boutique law firm

  • Senior Research Scientist expertise: designed and synthesized carbohydrate ligands for assessment in organ specific delivery of drugs and targeting agents.

Expertise Includes:

  • Life Sciences

  • Bioorganic Chemistry

  • Pharmaceutical

  • Biotechnology and Chemical Arts

 

HERB LACEY

Senior Patent Search Associate
B.S. Electrical Engineering, NC State
M.S. Computer Science, NC State

  • Registered Patent Agent

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