Marin Cionca, Esq.
Founder, Registered Patent Attorney and Degreed Engineer
General Engineering, Physics, Computer Technology, Software, Mechanical and Medical Devices, Consumer Goods
Mr. Cionca is a registered patent attorney and founder of CIONCA IP Law P.C. ("CIONCA IP"), an intellectual property law practice based in Irvine, Orange County, California. He has an extensive technical background having graduated from a five-year European engineering program, having practical engineering experience and having taught College Physics. He helps clients with patent application and prosecution matters in various technologies including, engineering, computer, mechanical, physics-related and medical device technologies.
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Iris Torres, PhD
Registered Patent Agent
Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Medical Devices
Ms. Kim is a registered patent agent at CIONCA IP Law P.C.. She received a Ph.D. degree from the school of Biomedical Science, from the department of Physiology and Biophysics. Conducted research and wrote thesis using a strong background knowledge in ion channels, and working knowledge of many molecular biology, electrophysiology, and biochemistry laboratory techniques. She helps clients in various patent application and patent prosecution matters.
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Florica Potra-Cionca, PA-C
Medical Technology Advisor
Orthopaedics, Spine, Medical Devices and Medical Technologies
Mrs. Potra-Cionca is a Certified Physician Assistant having many years of experience in spine surgery, using various medical technologies and devices, such as pedicle screws, spinal rods, fusion cages, as well as other medical techniques or treatment methods designed for helping patients with spinal ailments. She advises CIONCA IP Law P.C. when the firm represents medical device and medical technologies clients, particularly when the inventions are related to spine or other orthopaedics fields.
Beverly Ramos, BA
IP Assistant
Client Communication and Much More
Ms. Ramos uses her education and experience in the significance of language and semantics, to assist our firm with various tasks related to client matters, including the monitoring of our patent and trademark docket database and with the preparation and the filing of various patent and trademark related documents. She also assists with administrative tasks, ensuring that our clients are well-attended to and that our office runs efficiently.
Kacey Wagner
Technical Writer
Assistance with Patent Specification Drafts
Ms. Wagner is a senior Electrical Engineering, B.S. student attending California State University Fullerton. She plans to continue her education and earn a master’s degree in control engineering. She uses her knowledge of electro-magnetic principles as well her analytical abilities to assist our firm with reviewing drawings and drafting patent specifications. Ms. Wagner assists our firm's team for the ultimate goal of producing quality patent applications.
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PATENT LAW BLOG
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CIONCA Team Member10/16/2018 6:50:31 PM
A Double-Edged Sword: Benefit of Priority or Longer Patent Term
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CIONCA Team Member9/17/2018 4:33:20 PM
Trademarks and Likelihood of Confusion: Federal Circuit’s Decision in In re: Detroit Athletic Co.
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Staff8/31/2018 7:26:58 PM
Patent Claim Interpretation By Federal Circuit's on Facebook's Contiguous Image Layout
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Staff8/16/2018 4:24:01 PM
Correcting or Changing a Patent After Issue Through the Central Reexamination Unit
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CIONCA Staff4/20/2018 5:25:25 PM
USPTO Changes Examination Procedure Pertaining to Subject Matter Eligibility in View of Berkheimer v. HP, Inc.
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CIONCA Staff4/13/2018 9:10:04 PM
It Take Two to Tango: Knowles v. Iancu, a Standing Dispute in a PTAB Decision
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3/8/2018 1:25:46 PM
Proceed with Caution: Consider Carefully when Narrowing Claims for Allowance
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staff9/27/2017 5:00:12 PM
Claim Indefiniteness During Patent Pre-Issuance: Define Your Invention, Not Just Your Audience
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CIONCA Staff8/20/2017 3:16:11 PM
CIONCA on Patents: Think Twice Before Suing for Patent Infringement and Fight Back when Unreasonably Sued
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CIONCA - Staff8/9/2017 5:39:58 PM
Patent Case Study: The Novelty Of An “Invention” Is NOT Enough To Make It Patentable
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CIONCA - Staff6/28/2017 8:26:07 PM
Patent Law: Conditions Precedent May Expose Method Claim to Broad Interpretation During Prosecution
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CIONCA - Staff6/15/2017 5:32:14 PM
Patent Law: Challenging the Patent Claim Definiteness Requirement
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Marin Cionca2/21/2017 12:30:52 AM
Software Patent Law Update: Federal Circuit Finds Graphical User Interface Patentable
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Marin Cionca9/15/2016 9:47:39 PM
Patent Law Alert: Federal Circuit Opens Door for More Software Patents
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Marin Cionca9/6/2016 9:26:12 PM
Patent Case Law: New Example of Software as Patentable Subject Matter
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Iris Kim, PhD6/1/2016 7:04:50 PM
The Patent Trial and Appeal Board Designates Five More Decisions as Precedential
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Iris Kim, PhD3/25/2016 8:34:14 PM
Challenging a Claim’s Validity with Different Standards of Claim Construction
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I. Kim PhD2/26/2016 8:47:51 PM
The U.S. Supreme Court Will Review Claim Construction Standards and Institution Decision Reviewability.
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Marin Cionca2/16/2016 6:34:53 PM
In IPRs, patentees have to show that substitute patent claims are patentable
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Marin1/28/2016 9:15:16 PM
The Patent Trial and Appeal Board Designates Two Decisions as Precedential
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Marin11/18/2015 6:15:40 PM
Covered Business Method Claims Are Not Required to Particularly Target Financial Industry
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