As senior patent advisor, Keith Johnson advises on a wide array of intellectual property issues for life and physical sciences.  Johnson coordinates intellectual property matters with external patent attorneys and participates in negotiations with prospective licensees.  Keith Johnson is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and is a member of the Los Angeles County and American Bar Associations. Mr. Johnson received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from California State University, Northridge in 1985 and received his J.D. from Loyola Marymount University in 1989.  Before working at USC, he worked at the intellectual property law firm, Christie Parker and Hale, in Pasadena.  Previously, Keith was an engineer at Hughes Aircraft Company. Mr. Johnson was admitted to State Bar of California in 1990.