Dr. Costa is a Registered Patent Agent specializing in the preparation, filing, and prosecution of complex international and domestic pharmaceutical, chemical, bio-chemical, and biological patents. In addition, Dr. Costa also assists clients in patent prosecution relating to business methods, computer systems and software, based upon his programming experience in various languages including C, C++, Visual Basic and assembly language. He also has experience in industrial design and processes including machining knowledge utilizing milling machines, metal lathes, and surface grinding, as well as proficiency in gas metal arc welding, shielded metal arc welding and oxy-fuel methods.
Dr. Costa is active in the Miami community, including involvement in HYPE Miami and the Technology Committee of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce. He is an honors graduate of the University of Florida Levin College of Law, where he received a Juris Doctorate and Certificate Degree in Intellectual Property Law. While at Florida Law, he received the book awards (highest grade) in Patent Law and International Intellectual Property Law. In addition, he served on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Technology Law & Policy.
Prior to attending law school, Dr. Costa received his Ph.D. in the Medical Sciences (emphasis in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) and his M.S. in Biomedical Engineering all from the University of South Florida (USF). His master's studies focused primarily on the role of robotics in medical engineering and design. His Ph.D. dissertation focused on prevention of Alzheimer's Disease. While a graduate student at USF, he served on the College of Medicine Honors Counsel. He received his B.S. with honors in Microbiology (minor in Chemistry) from the University of Florida.
Dr. Costa's technical experience includes an assistant professorship at the USF Department of Engineering, and a fellowship at the Johnnie B. Byrd Sr. Alzheimer's Center and Research Institute.
