Registered patent attorney with experience in nanotechnology, electronics and mechanical systems.
I am a patent attorneyregistered to practice before the United States Patent Office. I havebeen practicing patent law since 1994. Prior to beginning law school atthe University of Georgia School of Law in 1991, I was a Senior AssociateEngineer with IBM, where I designed logic circuits employed in the central processingunits of the AS/400 computer.
I was a lecturer at theCoordimento Interuniversitario Veneto per le Nanotechnologia(www.civen.org) from 2004 through 2007, where I taught the "IntellectualProperty in Nanotechnology" module of the International Masters Degree inNanotechnology jointly offered by the University of Padua, the University of Venice and the University of Verona.
My practice is limited toissues involving patents, trade marks, copyrights and trade secrets. Myservices include procuring and perfecting intellectual property rights, counselingclients about intellectual property issues and intellectual property litigation.
Practice areas
I am a Registered Patent Attorney who prepares and prosecutes patent applications, primarily in the following areas: electronics and computers; nanotechnology (e.g., field emitters, graphene semiconductors, piezoelectric oxide nanostructures, etc.); photonic systems; software; complex mechanical systems; medical devices; pharmaceutical equipment; and gas turbine engines.
28 years, 500 cases
I help clients to select and register trademarks for their goods and service.
28 years, 65 cases
In addition to my patent and trademark practice, I provide copyright registration services, counsel clients on matters involving trade secrets and advise clients in other matters involving intellectual property law.
28 years, 100 cases
I participate in litigation of patent causes and provide opinions to clients regarding such issues as non-infringement of patents and patent invalidity.
28 years, 40 cases
Languages spoken
English
Bockhop & Associates, LLC
2375 Mossy Branch Dr.
Snellville, GA, 30078
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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GA | Active Member in Good Standing | 1994 | 04/17/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Clients Choice | AVVO | 2015 |
Georia's Top Rated Lawyers | Legal Leaders | 2014 |
AV Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2002 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Bockhop Intellectual Property Law, LLC | 2005 - Present |
Of Counsel | Arnall Golden Gregory LLP | 2005 - 2017 |
Partner | Arnall Golden Gregory LLP | 2002 - 2005 |
Founding Partner | Bockhop & Reich, LLP | 2000 - 2002 |
Associate Attorney | Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. | 1994 - 2000 |
Summer Associate | Needle & Rosenberg, PC | 1993 - 1993 |
Summer Associate | Needle & Rosenberg, PC | 1992 - 1992 |
Senior Associate Engineer - Design logic circuits in AS/400 CPU | IBM | 1988 - 1991 |
Graduate Assistant | University of Iowa | 1987 - 1988 |
Summer Intern - Testing memory cards used in IBM ES9000 computer | IBM | 1986 - 1986 |
Officer - Lieutenant - Electrical Office USS Nicholson (DD-982) | United States Navy | 1980 - 1985 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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United States Patent and Trademark Office | Registered Patent Attorney | 1995 - Present |
State Bar of Georgia | Member | 1994 - Present |
American Intellectual Property Law Association | member | 1992 - Present |
Eta Kappa Nu, Electrical Engineering Honors Society | Member | 1987 - Present |
Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers | Member | N/A |
American Intellectual Property Law Association, Membership Committee | Chair | 2010 - 2012 |
American Intellectual Property Law Association, Membership Committee | Vice-Chair | 2008 - 2010 |
American Intellectual Property Law Association, Emerging Technologies Committee | Chairman | 2005 - 2007 |
Gwinnett Ballet Theatre | Vice-Chair, Board of Directors | 2005 - 2014 |
American Intellectual Property Law Association, Emerging Technologies Committee | Vice-Chair | 2004 - 2005 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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“The Business of Architecture: Your Guide to a Financially Successful Firm” by Kathy Denise Dixon, et al. (Routledge, London and New York) | Architectural Patents in "The Business of Architecture" textbook | 2018 |
US Trademark Office Trademark Status & Document Retrieval - Registration for trademark used on bottles of Icelandic Glacial water | US Trademark Registration No. 4,502,225 for "ICELANDIC GLACIAL" | 2014 |
US Patent No. 7,015,142 - The only patent cited in the "Scientific Background on the Nobel Prize in Physics 2010" by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences | Patterned Thin Film Graphite Devices and Method for Making Same | 2006 |
Giles Sutherland Rich Moot Court Competition | Authored Problem for 32nd Annual Giles Sutherland Richl Moot Court Competition | 2005 |
PLI Patent Litigation Handbook | Filing Considerations: Should You Sue? | 1998 |
4 Georgia Jurisprudence | Trademarks and Tradenames | 1996 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Georgia School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1994 |
University of Iowa | MS - Master of Science | 1988 |
University of Iowa | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1980 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Bureau of National Affairs (BNA): Starting a New Law Practice | Law Practice Management | 2010 |
AIPLA On-Line Program | Solo and Small Firm Practice - A Practical Guide to Starting, Building, and Maintaining Your Firm | 2008 |
CIVEN: International Masters in Nanotechnology | Intellectual Property Issues in Nanotechnology | 2007 |
CIVEN: International Masters in Nanotechnology | Intellectual Property Issues in Nanotechnology | 2006 |
CIVEN: International Masters in Nanotechnology | Intellectual Property Issues in Nanotechnology | 2005 |
AIPLA Annual Meeting | The Internet as a Vehicle for Entertainment: Law, Policy and Reality | 2005 |
CIVEN: International Masters in Nanotechnology | Intellectual Property Issues in Nanotechnology | 2004 |
Annual Meeting - GA State Bar Tech. Law Section | Legal Issues Concerning Nanotechnology | 2004 |
Starting and Building a Nanotech Company Seminar | Protecting Nanotechnology: Patents & Trade Secrets | 2003 |
AIPLA Mid-Winter Institute | Trade Secrets in Nanotechnology: Keeping the Nano-Genie in the Molecular Bottle | 2003 |
Case name | Outcome |
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DM Records v. Koch Entertainment | Won case on summary Judgment in favor of copyright holder. |
Dynanics Research Corp. v. IEM Corporation | Won case on summary judgment for defendant |
Advantastar Automotive Research Corp. of America v. GPI-Atlanta, Inc. | Settled case in favor of client/plaintiff |
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Walter Hnot,, Intellectual property Attorney on Apr 20, 2017
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Bryan is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation.
Mark Clay, Intellectual property Attorney on Aug 22, 2015
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I highly endorse Mr. Bockhop. Very experienced and caring attorney who produces great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first.
Jenifer Robinson, Patent infringement Attorney on Apr 23, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Doland, Intellectual property Attorney on Apr 22, 2015
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I can't believe I have not endorsed Mr. Bockhop before now. Every single answer he posts is accurate, analytic, and customized to the needs of the Avvo asker. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney.
Nina Montoya, Intellectual property Attorney on Apr 17, 2015
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Mr. Bockhop consistently gives answers that are well thought out, concise, and accurate. He is precisely the type of attorney well suited to provide good information in this forum.
Peter Marek, Patent application Attorney on Mar 28, 2015
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Bryan's 21 years of practicing law has paid off for his clients in a very big way. His client reviews are beyond stellar. READ THEM! His knowledge of both the law and procedure is excellent and evident in his pro bono contributions here. Peer endorsements from fellow attorneys are also outstanding. Do yourself a favor and schedule a consultation ASAP. If you are lucky he might just agree to represent you.
Roland Ho, Intellectual property Attorney on Mar 18, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Bockhop is an excellent and seasoned attorney in his areas of practice.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Mar 4, 2015
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Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
David Owens, Intellectual property Attorney on Feb 10, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Bryan frequently provides clear, yet detailed answers on Avvo.
John Phillips, Unknown Attorney on Feb 8, 2015
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I endorse Mr. Bockhop. You can tell from his thorough responses to questions on Avvo and sage wisdom that he has the passion and compassion necessary to be a fine advocate. He spends his own time giving advice to the Avvo community and that is something worth noting.
Richard O'Donnell, Intellectual property Attorney on Feb 3, 2015
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I worked with Bryan on a number of patent matters, from applications to patent litigation. He is extremely knowledgeable, with the bonus of being very practical. I recommend him without reservation.
Robert von Dohlen, Patent application Attorney on Jan 16, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Jennifer Liotta, Patent application Attorney on Jan 12, 2015
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I engaged Mr. Bockhop to prepare numerous patent applications for my previous employer. Mr. Bockhop is efficient, cost-effective, and communicates well with inventors and business people. I look forward to working with Mr. Bockhop in the future, now that I'm in private practice.
Chason Carroll, Patent infringement Attorney on Jan 9, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Charles Field, Intellectual property Attorney on May 3, 2010
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I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Bryan for years. He is uniquely qualified to handle patent and intellectual property issues for my clients. I refer all of these types of cases to him.