That activity involves lawyers and probably some dedicated technical staff to support them in figuring out which of the company'spatents have financial value.

Today a small staff supports the organization, which continues to rely heavily on volunteers.

He carries a staff and goons to support him in battle.

The commission's 65-person staff supports member tribes in efforts ranging from fish health to salmon management planning and habitat protection.

The rules call for the committee's staff to present witnesses and evidence supporting the case that rules were broken.

Some 20 staff and over 100 volunteers support this "Outreach" program.

The academic staff (about 55) now supports twice their number on research grants.

A national staff in New York City supports the work of the campus network.

Some do earn well over $100,000, but they usually have additional staff and offices to support, he said.

A dedicated classified staff also supports the school program.