Renae Bailey joined the firm in 2006 and concentrates her practice on patent law, with emphasis on preparing and prosecuting patent applications, counseling clients on intellectual property issues, including licensing and acquisition of patent rights and rendering freedom to operate analyses and patentability opinions, and litigating patent infringement cases. Ms. Bailey practices in a wide range of technologies, including: complex mechanical devices such as theft deterrent devices, utility meters, and machines for heat treating thread; pharmaceuticals; medical devices and implants; consumer products; merchandising displays; textiles; lighting technologies; pool care; and fastening and architectural products. Ms. Bailey also has substantial experience protecting and enforcing rights in ornamental and distinctive product designs developed by clients in areas such as lighting and fastening and architectural products.