Professionals
Practice Areas
Technologies
- Aerospace & Aeronautics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Automotive Technology
- Computer and Systems Engineering
- Computer Science & Software
- Electrical Engineering & Electronics
- Electro-Communications
- Energy
- Internet & E-Commerce
- Semiconductor Devices & Processing Methods
Admissions
- Michigan, 2008
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 2008
Education
Ave Maria School of Law, J.D., cum laude
Michigan Technological University, Electrical Engineering with a Minor in Mathematical Sciences
Samantha Burch joins the firm as Counsel. She has more than 15 years' experience in patent preparation and prosecution. In particular, she has specialized experience patent drafting and prosecuting in electrical controls, circuits, mechanical systems, and computer systems and software, including neural networks and machine learning systems. She has prepared a substantial number of applications related to gas turbine engines, automotive vision systems, machine learning systems, and neural network / machine learning based applications. In addition, she has cultivated a subject matter expertise in post-Alice patentability issues under 35 USC 101.
Experience Highlights
Counsel, Cantor Colburn LLP, 2023-present
Shareholder, Carlson, Gaskey and Olds, P.C., 2013-2023
Associate, Carlson, Gaskey and Olds, P.C., 2008-2013
News
Cantor Colburn is proud to announce the addition of six intellectual property professionals Samantha Burch; Tam Dinh, Ph.D.; Helena Lovick, Ph.D.; Steven McHugh; Alex Starkovich; and Peter Thompson. The new additions to the firm are experienced intellectual property attorneys and a patent agent with degrees in electrical engineering, computer systems engineering, and organic chemistry.
Professional Affiliations
Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO)
