
SUMNER IP LAW PLLC
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336 Cumberland Street
Lebanon, PA 17042
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717.202.5528


Hilary J. Sumner
Registered Patent Attorney
Education & Professional Affiliations
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Connecticut
B.S. Materials Engineering, University of Connecticut
J.D. University of Connecticut School of Law
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Member, Lebanon County Bar Association
Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
Accredited Representative, Dept. of Veterans Affairs
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Adjunct Professor of IP, Lebanon Valley College
Board Member, Central PA Tool Library and Makerspace
Vice Chair, Women in Business Lebanon Valley Chamber
Member, Military Affairs Committee Lebanon Valley Chamber
Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce
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​I began my career in the early 1990s as an engineer in the Labware Division of Becton Dickinson where I was responsible for regulatory compliance and quality assurance within the department. By the early 2000s, with three young sons at home, balancing the demands of a traditional office job had become increasingly challenging. I opened a home-based business, creating custom database solutions and drafting technical documentation for a variety of manufacturing companies. This work gave me the opportunity to engage with a broad range of advanced technologies, including electrical and mechanical equipment, medical devices, vision inspection systems, software, and diverse business processes.
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A growing interest in patents led me to pursue a law degree at the University of Connecticut where I concentrated my studies on business and intellectual property law. While in school, I was offered the unique opportunity to participate in the USPTO’s Law School Clinic Certification Program where I gained hands-on experience prosecuting both trademark and patent applications under the guidance of seasoned IP attorneys. UCONN was one of only three law schools that offered this opportunity at the time and I found it to be an invaluable experience.
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I have enjoyed counseling clients on a variety of matters over the years and have worked diligently to build a reputation for professional excellence in my chosen field. I take great pride in our community and I am passionate about helping inventors, artists, and small businesses realize their goals and protect their work. As a small business owner myself, I understand the challenges entrepreneurs face and look forward to helping you transform your innovations, creative efforts, and brands into valuable, protectable assets.