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“Effectively and efficiently generating value through intellectual property is my top priority.”. Sam concentrates his practice in intellectual property law with a focus on patent acquisition, freedom-to-operate, and opinions. He specializes in software and computer-enabled technologies, including surgical systems, robotics, artificial intelligence and machine learning, extended reality, computer vision, data science, and device connectivity.. He is a counselor who is passionate about helping clients navigate complex patent matters. Sam immerses himself into the technology and views himself as a part of his client's team, executing patent objectives effectively and efficiently to meet client goals.. Sam joined Howard & Howard in 2010 as an intellectual property intern while attending law school in the evenings. Prior to joining Howard & Howard, he acquired over five years of software and electrical engineering experience in the automotive industry.

Michael T. Fluhler is a registered patent attorney and has been recognized as one of the top intellectual property (IP) strategists worldwide. He has extensive experience in strategically building and leveraging all types of IP including patents, trade secrets, trademarks and copyrights for a variety of electro-mechanical, software and medical products. Michael's practice includes IP prosecution, litigation, agreements, licensing, transactions, portfolio management, inter partes review (IPR), covered business method (CBM) review, due diligence, and patent and trade secret policies.   He has been recognized by Intellectual Asset Magazine’s IAM Strategy 300, as a Rising Star in the top 2.5% of attorneys by Super Lawyers, and as one of the top 30 Up and Coming Lawyers by Michigan Lawyers Weekly.

Over 28 years experience and expertise in many legal areas including Intellectual Property (IP), licensing, contract law, and corporate and general business law with numerous Fortune 500 companies as well as successful small to medium sized companies, while having owned and/or operated small and medium size businesses. Therefore, my firm, IPPES LLC, can best represent all sizes and types of businesses in protecting, enforcing, and merchandising their IP and overall business utilizing a comprehensive, proprietary service program: IPPES ProtectEnforce (SM), as well as the many other reseources and prgrams we have available.. IPPES ProtectEnforceSM focuses on: Evaluating our clients' trademarks, brands, copyrights, trade secrets, and other proprietary and confidential information and materials; Educating our clients on the legal strengths and weaknesses, risks, and liability exposure of their valuable business assets; and Taking action to effectively protect and enforce these assets.. "Get top-level IP law firm competency and results, along with in-house business knowledge, understanding, attitude, communication, and execution, without the top-level IP firm price!"

Your trademark is the unique brand name, logo or slogan that helps consumers identify you in a crowded market.. It's one of the most valuable assets that you have as a business.. If you haven't already registered your trademark with the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO), it's legally unprotected.. If you haven't cleared your trademark through a professional clearance search, you may be at risk of liability for trademark infringment.. I can help you to:. -Identify your intellectual property assets and determine whether they are legally protectable. -Conduct a nationwide search to determine whether your trademark is available for use. -Evaluate your liability for trademark infringment. -Protect your trademark by applying for a registration with the USPTO to ensure you have the exclusive right to use the mark in your industry. -Select a strong trademark if you are in the process of rebranding or launching a brand

Mike McCollum is an associate attorney with the firm focused on intellectual property, small business law, and entrepreneurship. He received an advanced law degree from Duke University where he studied law and entrepreneurship, including business strategy, corporate counseling, entrepreneurial advising and venture capital finance, while working with start-up companies and business/technology accelerators in the Research Triangle in North Carolina. He also served as a judge for a multi-state start-up venture/business planning competition. While at the University of Richmond, Mike studied intellectual property and international law, including two summers at the University of Cambridge. Upon graduation he earned the law school's Intellectual Property Certificate With Distinction, was awarded the ABA/BNA Award for Excellence in the Study of Intellectual Property Law, membership in the Order of the Coif and the McNeill Honor Society, and the John Marshall Inn of Court. He also served as the president of the Student Bar Association.. Mike earned a black belt in kenpo jiu jitsu and has served as a martial arts instructor and a women's self-defense teacher since 2004. He also volunteers at the Richmond Animal League working to help make sure that rescued dogs find loving homes.

I am an attorney by training and an entrepreneur by heart. I have been in practice for 10 years. I take every opportunity to use my point of difference to solve all my clients' legal problems.. Passionate about entrepreneurship, communal success, and systemized equities my commitment to serving the respective needs within those spheres has enabled her to contribute  and serve her community as a Judge for Teen Court and an Arbitrator for FINRA.

Mr.Chen is highly regarded and has been faithfully serving numerous traditional and high tech businesses based both in the US and Asia since he began practicing law. The size of these businesses range from startups to multinational corporation with over 1000 employees. He has accumulated a wealth of experience in practicing intellectual property law, corporate law, real estate law and business-related-immigration law. He is now essentially serving as de facto inhouse counsel for more than a dozen high tech and traditional companies in the and US and Asia.

Eric Goodman is the managing partner of the Goodman Mooney, a firm specializing in intellectual property law and related business matters. A business entrepreneur as well as an intellectual property attorney, Eric has extensive experience in the fields of information technologies and brand protection.. Eric is a California native and grew up Orange County. He attended Pepperdine University where he earned his Bachelors of Science degree in business management. While an undergraduate student, he worked at the corporate headquarters of Denny’s Restaurants where he was responsible for implementing the company’s first local area network. Once graduated, he ran a small consulting firm which specialized in information technologies. Later, he formed an e-commerce company distributing specialty music and videos within the action sports market. At the same time, Eric launched a snowboard distribution company serving wholesalers around the world.. He graduated with honors from Whittier Law School where he earned a certificate in intellectual property law, was a member of the Law Review and the Moot Court Honors Board and president of the Whittier Intellectual Property Organization and the Entertainment and Sports Law Society. Eric is published in the Journal of Art and Entertainment Law, as author of A National Identity Crisis: The Need For A Federal Right Of Publicity Statute. Capitalizing on his technical background and experience in brand development, he was recruited by pioneer sports agent Leigh Steinberg to help launch an online forum for fans to interact with professional athletes as part of a joint venture with AOL. Eric also worked with Jeff Moorad (owner of the San Diego Padres) in securing internet domain names and protecting the right of publicity of professional athletes.. His practice currently focuses on trademarks, copyrights, trade dress, trade secrets, unfair competition, false advertising and contract disputes for brand owners, manufacturers, retailers and distributors in the apparel, fashion, sports, entertainment, food services, finance and gift item industries. Eric is admitted to practice law in the State of California, the Federal Court for all districts of California, as well as the Federal Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.. Eric teaches advanced courses in intellectual property as an adjunct professor at Whittier Law School where he has also acted as the interim director of the Center for Intellectual Property. He has been a speaker at numerous seminars concerning brand protection and related business matters. He is a member of the International Trademark Association, American Intellectual Property Law Association, the Orange County Jewish Bar Association, and the Orange County Patent Law Association.

Karima is a registered patent lawyer and an experienced intellectual property attorney. Karima helps clients protect and enforce their intellectual property through patents, trademarks and copyrights in various industries. She helps business owners build, strengthen, and protect their brands and ideas. She has experience in all areas of intellectual property law including trademarks, copyrights, patents, trade secrets, domain name disputes, and eBay disputes. Karima brings a unique perspective to intellectual property issues drawing on years of engineering and managerial experience.. Need help protecting or enforcing your ideas? Contact us at or email

Nathan Smith is a partner at McDermott Will & Emery LLP and is based in the Firm’s Orange County office.. Nathan focuses his practice on intellectual property portfolio management, competitive market strategies, offensive and defensive intellectual property due diligence, licensing, and domestic and foreign patent prosecution for both utility and design protection.  He shapes IP strategies for startups and large cap corporations alike.. His technical experience encompasses a wide range of technologies, including medical devices such as cardiovascular devices and interventions, drug delivery therapies, orthopedic devices, dental devices and procedures, bone fracture fixation devices, spinal devices and procedures, endoscopic devices and procedures, agricultural products and grain management, eyewear, personal electronics, software, automotive, aeronautics, and various mechanical technologies.. Nathan was a judicial extern for Chief Judge Randall R. Rader at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.. While earning his B.S. in mechanical engineering from Brigham Young University, Nathan was inducted into Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society.  He later earned his J.D. from Brigham Young University Law School, where he was the Senior Editor of the BYU Law Review.. Nathan has authored several articles relating to issues surrounding intellectual property, including utility and design patents, and its enforcement.  In addition, he has spoken individually and on panels to public and private groups, including university and medical technology associations, regarding international IP filing strategies, IP portfolio management, the technical aspects of the America Invents Act and procedures before the US Patent and Trademark Office, such as Post-Grant Review.. Representative Intellectual Property Due Diligence Projects. Conducted IP due diligence on behalf of medical device client in connection with its successful $85M initial public offering abroad. Conducted IP due diligence on behalf of AqueSys, Inc., in $43.6 million in Series D financing led by an undisclosed investor, with participation from Accuitive Medical Ventures, The Carlyle Group, Longitude Capital, Rho Ventures and SV Life Sciences. Conducted IP due diligence on behalf of ArtVentive Medical Group, Inc., in a $3M-$5M financing led by an undisclosed investor. Conducted IP due diligence for medical device client in acquisition of another medical device company for over $70M. Conducted IP due diligence for medical device client in acquisition of target cardiovascular device company. Conducted IP due diligence for medical device client to validate IP portfolio of target cardiovascular device company. Conducted IP due diligence for medical device client preliminary to investing in target medical device startup. Memberships & Associations. Nathan is a member of the California State Bar and is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.. He has served on Boards of Directors and is a member of various organizations, including AIPLA, OCTANe, and the Orange County Bar Association.. Honors & Awards. Selected as a Top Attorney in intellectual property by the OC Metro Magazine for four consecutive years, 2011–2014. Recipient of the Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services by the State Bar of California, 2013. Pro Bono. Nathan is committed to providing representation to those individuals and institutions who cannot afford to hire lawyers. His pro bono work has included representing victims of domestic violence and their families, assisting a foundation that provides therapy to children whose families are unable to afford treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder, and assisting a foundation that provides therapeutic activity for individuals diagnosed with cystic fibrosis.  He also serves as a Supervising Attorney for UC Irvine School of Law’s Pro Bono Program.

My practice focuses on intellectual property, business litigation, and corporate formation and governance.  I have represented clients in trademark, copyright, breach of contract, unfair competition, internet, gaming, and sports and entertainment matters, and has also advised clients on corporate structuring and asset protection issues.. I have litigated cases in state and federal courts and have represented clients in private arbitration.  I recently defended multiple clients in a trademark, copyright, and patent infringement case, securing a dismissal for all clients on a motion for summary judgment.  I also successfully represented multiple clients in trademark disputes before the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.

Hello!  My name is Kelly Spann.  I am married to my husband, Todd, and the proud mom of Kyle, Kinley, and Kane.  I live in Florissant, Missouri (a suburb of St. Louis) and love my community.  I love being active and spending time with my family and friends.  I also love my job!  My journey to the title "lawyer" was not typical.  I didn't "dream" of becoming a lawyer.  It was not even on my potential career path.  Then, in 2004, I began working part-time for an attorney, Jon Fortman (my now partner), as his assistant.  It was supposed to be short term while he found a paralegal.  But I quickly fell in love with the practice of law and part-time became full-time and days became years.  After gaining years of experience and encouragement from numerous other legal professionals, I decided to become a lawyer.  I graduated from Western Governors University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in business management and obtained my Juris Doctorate from St. Louis University School of Law in 2021 with a concentration in intellectual property law.  After passing the Uniform Bar Exam and being sworn into the State of Missouri Bar in September 2021, I became Jon's partner and FortmanSpann was born.. I love the practice of law and thrive on providing clients with real practical advice and strategic solutions!

Creative - Geek - Rockstar Dad - Legal Wizard.... Corey Kilburn resides in SouthWest Missouri with his lovely wife and has two amazing rambunctious boys.. #CreativeCounsel Corey Kilburn provides Outside general counsel to the small and mid-sized business and offers legal services in the areas of Business, Entertainment, Intellectual Property (Trademark, Copyright, and Brand Protection), as well as Employment and Workers' Compensation.. Corey left a large law firm to open a "boutique" practice in order to offer a more personalized and individualized service and provide a fresh perspective in unique legal areas. RoundTable Legal prides itself on being modern and unique, offering flat fee and subscription legal services including Brand Protection and General Outside Counsel for the small and medium sized founded the firm with an emphasis on approachability and modern legal services – prioritizing gaining a deep understanding of every clients’ needs and/or business to advise and work hand in hand as a true member of the team; tailoring our services to the unique needs of each client.. About RoundTable Legal - From Concept to End Credits: RoundTable Legal takes pride in Working with Entrepreneurs, Businesses, and Creative Professionals to pursue and protect their passions and brand. Next Generation Law Firm focused on the needs of creative businesses and individuals. As a uniquely experienced law firm we take an informed tech savvy approach to working with our clients on a wide range of legal matters. Our goal is to re-disign the law firm experience from the ground up while helping our cleints grow successful businesses. It is really that simple.

Kevin has been practicing law in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 17 years, helping clients resolve issues in intellectual property, business, real estate, employment, and a host of other areas. Kevin works hard helping clients competently evaluate the merits of their case and prospects for resolution.  Whether on the plaintiff or defense side, Kevin has successfully resolved hundreds of matters and helped his clients get back to what is most important, their business.