Jake R. Rosvold*, Ph.D.
Primary Areas of Practice
Overview
Dr. Jake Rosvold, a Scientific Advisor, works with clients to help them manage the patent prosecution process, develop strategic patents, and collaborate effectively with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). With a Ph.D. in Bioengineering, he specializes in researching and analyzing complex technologies, particularly optics, photonics, and biotechnology. Jake’s passion lies in representing startups, early-stage companies, and academics exploring the commercial potential of their research, and he strives to creatively defend scientific innovations and help clients navigate the intricacies of patent law.
Jake received a Doctorate of Philosophy in Bioengineering at the University of Maryland, College Park, under the mentorship of Dr. Giuliano Scarcelli and Dr. Brandon Redding from the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL). His research and dissertation focused on Stimulated Brillouin Scattering (SBS) Spectroscopy, a cutting-edge technique used for material characterization. He collaborated with the Naval Research Laboratory’s Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing Group, working on first-author publications related to his Nonlinear Optics research.
In addition to his technical research, Jake participated in the NSF National I-Corps program, where he explored the commercialization potential of Brillouin microscopy for laser vision correction diagnostics. He conducted over 100 customer discovery interviews to assess the market viability for potential startups.
Jake holds both a Master’s of Science in Optics and a Bachelor’s of Science in Optical Engineering from the University of Rochester’s Institute of Optics. His master’s thesis focused on optical material autofluorescence. As an undergraduate, he gained expertise in geometrical and physical optics, quantum theory, and advanced lens design.
Professionally, Jake has a diverse background in optical and manufacturing engineering through internships with several leading organizations. At IDEX Health & Science-Melles Griot, he worked with senior lens designers to develop products for biotechnology and optics applications, specializing in microscope objectives, tube lenses, and optical material properties. He also led technical teams in assembling and testing laser product lines, with a focus on flow cell cytometry applications. Additionally, he developed statistical models to assess errors in optical systems and conducted research on optical adhesives and laser damage.
Jake’s internship at Edmund Optics allowed him to work with a Shack-Hartmann Wavefront Sensor to qualify test procedures, perform experiments on Gaussian beam propagation, and assist with research on international patents. He contributed to R&D efforts by working with innovative laser beam shaping devices.
Jake has been interested in patent law since high school, drawn by the integration of new technologies with storytelling. Jake enjoys distilling complex scientific narratives into manageable parts, a skill that serves him well in his legal work. He believes that his scientific background enhances his ability to represent and defend inventors effectively, ensuring that their intellectual property is well protected.
*Not admitted to the D.C. Bar
Community & Professional
Optica (formerly OSA)
The International Society for Optics and Photonics (SPIE)
Practices
Education
Ph.D., Bioengineering, University of Maryland, College Park
M.S., Optics, University of Rochester
B.S., Optical Engineering, University of Rochester