Raphael Bellum PLLC’s attorneys and agents have extensive experience in patent prosecution, trademark prosecution, licensing, portfolio management, and client counseling. We represent clients on patent and trademark matters before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and coordinate foreign prosecution in countries throughout the world.

As chemists, biomedical researchers, biotechnologists, and engineers ourselves, we understand unique technical, legal, and business challenges faced by our clients when they seek to secure rights to their inventions. Likewise, as branding experts, our team of trademark attorneys understand that the strongest brands represent the quality and distinctiveness of a business.  Our branding and trademark expertise expanded dramatically in 2023 when we merged with the well-known and highly acclaimed firm Dunner Law PLLC.

Aaron M. Raphael, Esq.
Partner
Stephen C. Bellum, Ph.D., Esq.
Partner
Ngoc K. Fig
Director of Operations
Erin M. Dierkes, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Lisa Dunner, Esq.
Senior Attorney
Elizabeth Gemmell, Esq.
Attorney
David R. Lipson, Esq.
Senior Counsel
Bryce E. Riegel, Ph.D.
Patent Agent
Adam Sikich, Esq.
Senior Counsel
Riva-Niger (“Riva”) Smith, JD
Trademark Specialist
Andrew Stoner, Ph.D.
Patent Agent
David S. Taylor, Esq
Senior Attorney
Kayla Weckesser, Esq.
Attorney
Samantha Wilkison
Technical Specialist

Administrative Team

Rhonda M. Grant
Senior IP Administrator
Email 703-776-9702
Erin Fisher
Billing Specialist
Email 703-776-9694
Cass Newberry
Administrative Assistant
Email 703-776-9945
Blakely Andersen
Trademark Paralegal
Email 703-776-9704