Professionals
Practice Areas
Technologies
- Automotive Technology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Nanotechnology
- Pharmaceuticals & Pharmaceutical Formulation
Admissions
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 2000
- District of Columbia, 1997
- U.S. District Court, 1995
- Eastern District of Michigan, 1995
- State of Michigan, 1995
Education
Wayne State University, Graduate School of Chemical Engineering, Graduate Certificate in Polymer Engineering, 2009
Wayne State University, J.D., 1995
Wayne State University, Masters in Education Administration, 1989
Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine, B.S., Medical Technology, 1977
Teaching Positions
- Co-teacher, Negotiations and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Wayne State University Graduate Business School
- Michigan Certified Secondary Science Teacher, Roseville Community School
Cathy Roumell drafts and prosecutes patents, copyrights and trademarks, performs Intellectual Property analysis, and counsels international and domestic clients, predominantly in the automotive industry. In addition to holding a degree in medical technology, Cathy has completed graduate studies in polymer engineering and DNA. She was a biological and parenteral quality control analyst for Parke-Davis Pharmaceutical Company and NYSE registered stockbroker for Dean Witter Reynolds. Cathy is also Past President of Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association.
Experience Highlights
Associate, Cantor Colburn LLP, 2004-present
Associate, Artz & Artz, Southfield MI, 2002-2004
Events
- October 14, 2018Bloomfield Twp., MI
Cathy Roumell will present “Phillips v BRI: a tale of two standards" for Michigan IP Inn of Court on November 14, 2018.
- July 14, 2017Detroit, Michigan
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office marks the 5th anniversary of the Elijah J. McCoy Midwest Regional Office and celebrates the success of the first regional office in the U.S. patent system's 227 year history with an event on July 14, 2017 at the Midwest Regional Office.
- July 13, 2017Detroit, Michigan
Cantor Colburn Detroit-based attorneys Paul Rodriguez, Justin Spurlock, Cathy Roumell and David Burns attended the USPTO’s Anniversary Party at the Detroit Yacht Club on July 13, 2017, commemorating the 5th anniversary of the opening of the Elijah J. McCoy Midwest Regional Patent Office.
- May 4, 2017Pleasant Ridge, Michigan
Cantor Colburn associate Cathy Roumell attended the American Intellectual Property Law Association’s (AIPLA) 2017 Women in IP Global Networking Event for Southeast Michigan on May 4, 2017. The AIPLA Women in IP Law Committee works to facilitate the practice of IP law by women through educational events, networking, and mentoring.
Professional Affiliations
District of Columbia Bar Association
- Intellectual Property Section
Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO)
Michigan State Bar Association, Intellectual Property Section
Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association, Past President
Michigan Intellectual Property Inn of Court, Master Member
Community/Civic Involvement
Interpretive Program Volunteer and Detroit Film Theater Volunteer, Detroit Institute of Arts
Board Member, Detroit Film Theater Volunteers
University of Michigan Child Welfare Project
University of Michigan Entrepreneurship Clinic and Zell Entrepreneurship and Law (ZEAL) program, practicing attorney partner, providing pro bono representation and advising student led entrepreneurial ventures, 2017
