James Kallis sees himself as a front-line kind of lawyer. A patent lawyer with a focus in the electrical arts, James works with clients in a variety of industries including automotive, computer and communications. But his focus always remains on the inventor. James believes that the best way for him to represent a client is by working with the person who actually created the device or business method. He prides himself on his ability to communicate with front-line product developers. This approach provides an insider’s understanding of the invention, how it works, and how it improves upon previously-issued patents. He also believes it is critical to do independent research on the technology involved in order to have a more candid conversation with his client about their new products or business methods. According to James, the knowledge he gains through research and conversations with the inventor allows him to better prosecute a patent. He believes that the best patents are those that provide the broadest scope of protection. Broad protection can be achieved through the most concisely-worded definition of the invention possible, as set forth in the claims of the patent. James' front-line research helps him achieve the requisite understanding of the invention so he can fashion the most appropriate definition. James continues to grow his patent prosecution practice. His background in electrical engineering allows him to cross over into many other areas of focus including mechanical arts and business methods.