MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Oct. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Matthew G. Whitaker is a former US Attorney for the Southern District of Iowa.   He was appointed June 15, 2004 by President George W. Bush. Whitaker resigned in November 2009 following the appointment and confirmation of Nicholas A. Klinefledt, who was appointed by President Barack Obama.

"World Patent Marketing has become a trusted partner to many inventors that believe in the American Dream," said Matt Whitaker in a statement, "I have always admired World Patent Marketing and its innovative products and dynamic leadership team.  It's an honor to join the World Patent Marketing board."

"We are very honored that Matt has agreed to join our advisory board," said Bill Flanagan, Vice President of Public Relations for WorldPatentMarketing.com, "Matt's experience in politics, law and regulatory matters will be an invaluable asset for our company.  I am extremely pleased that Matt will be contributing to the vision and direction of World Patent Marketing at a time of explosive growth for the company."

Whitaker graduated with a Masters of Business Administration, Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Iowa. While at Iowa, Whitaker played tight end for the University of Iowa Hawkeyes football team, appearing in Iowa's most recent Rose Bowl game in 1991.

As the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Iowa, Whitaker obtained invaluable insight and experience regarding the enforcement of federal crimes including mail and wire fraud, public corruption, child pornography, firearms violations, drug trafficking, corporate fraud, terrorism financing and other scams.

In addition, Whitaker was responsible for defending civil lawsuits brought against the United States, handling federal forfeiture actions, and collecting debts and restitution. Whitaker managed a staff of 60 with headquarters in Des Moines and two branch offices (Davenport and Council Bluffs).

While US Attorney, Whitaker served on the Controlled Substances and Asset Forfeiture Subcommittee of the Attorney General's Advisory Committee, a group of 30 United States Attorneys across the country focusing on the Department of Justice's efforts against drug trafficking. Additionally, he was a member of the Violent and Organized Crime Subcommittee and the White Collar Crime Subcommittee of the Attorney General's Advisory Committee.

Whitaker is a member of the University of Iowa Political Science Department Advisory Board and a member of the National Association of Former United States Attorneys. Whitaker lives in the Des Moines area with his family.

World Patent Marketing specializes in helping inventors with their patent application and related needs for an affordable price. The company and its employees are well known in their industry for their knowledge and expertise in prototypes, provisional patent, patent application, manufacturing, licensing, patent search and many more related fields. Free evaluation services and consultation for patents is also available at World Patent Marketing.

About World Patent Marketing: World Patent Marketing is the world's leading patent authority. The company's people, approach, knowledge and global relationships with key players in the invention industry add value to everything they do.  World Patent Marketing employs and contracts with over 350 people across four continents. In addition to the United States, World Patent Marketing has a presence in Spain, Mexico, India and the Philippines and the United Kingdom.

World Patent Marketing is on the cutting edge of patent research.  With the Nexus 6 launch and iOS 8.1 release, World Patent Marketing has increased its staff to prepare for more mobile application development projects.  World Patent Marketing is also on the cutting edge of patent research in sports. Just in time for Peyton Manning's NFL record breaking night, World Patent Marketing has filed a patent on the QB Pad, which provides a quarterback with a quick and efficient method of reading plays and communicating messages to and from the sidelines.

In response to the outbreak of the ebola virus, World Patent Marketing has recently been recognized for its charitable work in helping the fight for child survival in underdeveloped countries.

World Patent Marketing is the only patent assistance company in history to be awarded a five star review rating from Google, Trustpilot, Shopper Approved and Customer Lobby and ResellerRatings.com. World Patent Marketing has received accredited status and is an A Rated Member of the Better Business Bureau.  World Patent Marketing is also a proud member of Duns and Bradstreet, the US Chamber of Commerce, the Association for Manufacturing Excellence, and the International Licensing Industry Merchandisers' Association (LIMA).

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646-412-5985
bill@worldpatentmarketing.com

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