MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Dec. 22, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via PRWEB - World Patent Marketing, the world's fastest growing Patent and Inventor Services Organization (PAO), is pleased to announce that Matthew G. Whitaker, former Iowa US Attorney and Republican candidate for the United States Senate, has agreed to extend his membership on the World Patent Marketing Advisory Board.
"We are very appreciative of the guidance Matt has given us in 2014," said Scott Cooper, Managing Director of World Patent Marketing. "As we continue our global expansion, Matt's wisdom and understanding of international markets will be invaluable."
"As a former US Attorney, I would only align myself with a first class organization," said Matthew G. Whitaker, World Patent Marketing Advisory Board Member. "World Patent Marketing goes beyond making statements about doing business 'ethically' and translate those words into action."
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.
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.
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