He has been at Microsoft since March 2003, where his practice focuses on IP transactions related to Microsoft’s patent portfolio. Prior to joining Microsoft, Mr. Novakoski was an attorney at Intel Corporationfor 7 years, where he was responsible for managing the microprocessor patent portfolio, including handling conflicts and supporting licensing and litigation matters related to that portfolio. Prior to Intel, Mr. Novakoski was an associate attorney at Fenwick and West for 5 years, where he prosecuted patents and advised clients on patent-related matters. Mr. Novakoski received his law degree from Georgetown University. He also holds a B.S. in Physics from Tufts University and a Ph.D. in Chemical Physics from Harvard University. He is licensed to practice law in the state California and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.