SharePrinter-friendly versionSend by emailA TitleA TitleA Title A A A Jeffrey S. Schoenwald TabsetOverviewBar & Court AdmissionUS Patent and Trademark Office Education University of Pennsylvania, PhD, University of Pennsylvania, MS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, BS, Jeffrey S. Schoenwald Ph.DPatent AgentLos Angeles, CA T 213.443.7579 E jeffrey.schoenwald@arentfox.com Download vCard Jeff Schoenwald brings more than 25 years of experience in the high technology industry to the Intellectual Property Group. His extensive scientific and engineering knowledge enhances his work in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications. The depth of his experience involves technologies in RF (radio frequency) and microwave signal processing devices, diode laser and detector packaging, and optical fiber packaging for telecommunication systems, fiber optic sensors, robotics and automation, large optical systems for space-based lasers, integrated optical telecommunication switching devices, and medical optical sensors. Previous Work Before joining Arent Fox, Jeff was a patent agent at a large international law firm. Prior to his patent prosecution career, Dr. Schoenwald was a researcher and engineer for major corporations in the semiconductor, telecommunications, manufacturing, and aerospace industries. Professional Activities Jeff’s professional affiliations include: American Intellectual Property Law Association American Physical Society, life member British Journal Ultrasonics, former advisory committee member Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE): senior member, IEEE Journal of Robotics and Automation; former associate editor, IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics; ferroelectrics and frequency control, former associate editor and administrative committee member Sigma Xi – Research Honor Society, life member Southern California Region of the American Vacuum Society, former member, board of directors Publications, Presentations and Recognitions Dr. Schoenwald has published seventy research and technical marketing papers and two encyclopedia articles His publications and presentations include: N. Izhaky, R. Duer, N. Berns, E. Tal, S. Vinikman, J. Schoenwald, Y. Shani, “Intelligent switches of integrated lightwave circuits with core telecommunications functions,” pp. 54-63. Functional Integration of Opto-Electro-Mechanical Devices and Systems, Michael R. Descour, Juha T. Rantala, Editors, Proceedings of SPIE Vol. 4284 (2001) © 2001 SPIE J. Schoenwald, “Thermo-optic PLCs offer advantages in switching niches,” WDM Solutions, May 2001, pp. 57-62 © PennWell Corp. Queller, E. Hutchins, J. Schoenwald, “Intelligent switches of integrated lightwave circuits with core telecommunications functions: applications,” pp. 529-539, Active and Passive Optical Components for WDM Communications, Achyut K. Dutta, Abdul Ahad S. Awwal, Niloy K Dutta, Katsunari Okamoto, Editors, Proceedings of SPIE Vol. 4532 (2001) © 2001 SPIE J. Schoenwald, “Careering Through Optics,” The Industrial Physicist, December 2001, pp. 28-30, © American Institute of Physics Journal and Conference Publications Relating to Fiber Optics and Sensors: J.S. Schoenwald, “Ultrasonic Sensors,” Wiley Encyclopedia of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1999 J.F. Martin and J.S. Schoenwald, “Robotic Sensors,” Encyclopedia of Physical Science and Technology, 2nd ed., San Diego: Academic Press, Inc., 1993 J.S. Schoenwald and R.H. Messinger, “Combining Fiber Optics, Radio Frequency and Time Reflectometry Techniques for Smart Structure Health Monitoring,” Proc. ADPA/AJAA/ASME/SPIE Conference on Active Materials and Adaptive Structures, Alexandria, VA, Nov. 4-8, 1991, 889-894 J.S. Schoenwald and R.H. Messinger, “UHF Modulation and Fourier Transform Differential Time Domain Techniques for Measuring Strain via Fiber Optics,” Reviews of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation, vol. 11A, D.O. Thompson and D.E. Chimenti eds., New York: Plenum Press, 1991; La Jolla, CA July 18-Aug. 2, 1991,1103-1110 J.S. Schoenwald and L.R. Bivins, “RF Amplitude Modulated Fiber Optic Acoustic Sensing,” IEEE Ultrasonic Symposium, IEEE Cat. #90CH2938-9, Dec. 4-7, 1990, Honolulu, HI, 327-330 J.S. Schoenwald and R.H. Messinger, “FORRCS – Fiber Optic Resonant Coupled Cavity Sensor for Smart Structures,” First Joint U.S./Japan Conference on Adaptive Structures, B.K. Wada, J.L. Fanson, K. Miura, eds. Lancaster, PA: Technomics, Maui, HI, Nov. 13-15, 1990 J.S. Schoenwald and R.H. Messinger, “A Fiber Optic RF Resonant Cavity Sensor for Strain Sensing – FORRCS,” Reviews of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation, vol. 10B, D.O. Thompson and D.E. Chimenti, eds., New York: Plenum Press, 1991, La Jolla, CA, July 15-20, 1990, 1239-1245 Life Beyond the Law Dr. Schoenwald enjoys outdoor activities like skiing and hiking, including climbing to the top of Half Dome, Yosemite, CA.