$ 410-410 per hour
Bryan William Bockhop
also known as Bockhop Intellectual Property Law, LLC
About Bryan
Biography
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() 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
4
Practice Areas
Patent Application
65%
32 years | 500 cases
Trademark Application
20%
32 years | 65 cases
Intellectual Property
10%
32 years | 100 cases
Patent Infringement
5%
32 years | 40 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
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Licensed in Georgia for 31 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Bockhop & Associates, LLC
2375 Mossy Branch Dr., Snellville, GA, 30078
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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."
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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."
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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."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Clients Choice, AVVO
2014
Georia's Top Rated Lawyers, Legal Leaders
2002
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Owner, Bockhop Intellectual Property Law, LLC
2005 - 2017
Of Counsel, Arnall Golden Gregory LLP
2002 - 2005
Partner, Arnall Golden Gregory LLP
2000 - 2002
Founding Partner, Bockhop & Reich, LLP
1994 - 2000
Associate Attorney, Needle & Rosenberg, P.C.
1993 - 1993
Summer Associate, Needle & Rosenberg, PC
1992 - 1992
Summer Associate, Needle & Rosenberg, PC
1988 - 1991
Senior Associate Engineer - Design logic circuits in AS/400 CPU, IBM
1987 - 1988
Graduate Assistant, University of Iowa
1986 - 1986
Summer Intern - Testing memory cards used in IBM ES9000 computer, IBM
1980 - 1985
Officer - Lieutenant - Electrical Office USS Nicholson (DD-982), United States Navy
Associations
1995 - Present
United States Patent and Trademark OfficeRegistered Patent Attorney
1994 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
1992 - Present
American Intellectual Property Law Associationmember
1987 - Present
Eta Kappa Nu, Electrical Engineering Honors SocietyMember
Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers
Member
2010 - 2012
American Intellectual Property Law Association, Membership CommitteeChair
2008 - 2010
American Intellectual Property Law Association, Membership CommitteeVice-Chair
2005 - 2007
American Intellectual Property Law Association, Emerging Technologies CommitteeChairman
2005 - 2014
Gwinnett Ballet TheatreVice-Chair, Board of Directors
2004 - 2005
American Intellectual Property Law Association, Emerging Technologies CommitteeVice-Chair
Sample of Legal Cases
DM Records v. Koch Entertainment
Won case on summary Judgment in favor of copyright holder.
Advantastar Automotive Research Corp. of America v. GPI-Atlanta, Inc.
Settled case in favor of client/plaintiff
Dynanics Research Corp. v. IEM Corporation
Won case on summary judgment for defendant
Education
1994
University of Georgia School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
University of Iowa
MS - Master of Science
1980
University of Iowa
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2010
Bureau of National Affairs (BNA): Starting a New Law Practice
Law Practice Management
2008
AIPLA On-Line Program
Solo and Small Firm Practice - A Practical Guide to Starting, Building, and Maintaining Your Firm
2007
CIVEN: International Masters in Nanotechnology
Intellectual Property Issues in Nanotechnology
2006
CIVEN: International Masters in Nanotechnology
Intellectual Property Issues in Nanotechnology
2005
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
2004
CIVEN: International Masters in Nanotechnology
Intellectual Property Issues in Nanotechnology
2004
Annual Meeting - GA State Bar Tech. Law Section
Legal Issues Concerning Nanotechnology
2003
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
Publications
2018
“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
2014
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"
2006
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
2005
Giles Sutherland Rich Moot Court Competition
Authored Problem for 32nd Annual Giles Sutherland Richl Moot Court Competition
1998
PLI Patent Litigation Handbook
Filing Considerations: Should You Sue?
1996
4 Georgia Jurisprudence
Trademarks and Tradenames
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Could you please advise if this letter has merit? Is he is entitled to claim patent pending and send Cease and Desist Letters?
27 Apr 2016
Q&A
Can i make a doll, use someones likeness and name, sell it to public without their permission?
18 Nov 2015
Q&A
Am I able to write a book based on a video game?
08 May 2015
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Patents for Architectural Designs (Buildings and Design Elements)
01 Apr 2015
Legal Guide
Franchising a Business? Don't Forget About Intellectual Property
12 Mar 2015
Legal Guide
Understanding patents, trademarks and copyrights
13 Feb 2015