Registered Patent Attorney
Jeff Holman has been practicing various aspects of intellectual property law in both small and large patent law firms since 2001.  In particular, Jeff has been involved in preparing and prosecuting hundreds of U.S. and foreign patent applications.  Jeff focuses his practice on electronics, communications and networking, internet technology, business methods, medical devices, and computer architecture. 

Jeff has experience with strategic patent counseling, due diligence studies, technical litigation support, licensing, validity and infringement opinions, and trademark prosecution.  Jeff also speaks Spanish.

 

Practice Areas

            U.S. Patent Preparation and Prosecution
           International Patent Preparation and Prosecution

            IP Counseling and Strategic Planning

           Validity and Infringement Opinion Letters

           Due Diligence Studies and IP Audits

           Technical Litigation Support and Review

 

Relevant Experience

            Focus on patents and business transactions related to intellectual property.
           Areas of specialization include electronics, communications and networking, internet technology, business methods, medical devices, and computer architecture.

            Intellectual Property counseling tailored for mid-size startups, pre-IPO companies, and industry leaders of all sizes.

            IP Counseling and Strategic Planning

           Creation of business value through IP growth and management.

            Validity and Infringement Opinion Letters

 

Professional Experience:

 

            Wilson & Ham

            Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman

           Kunzler & McKenzie

           Spectrum Engineering

 

Education:

 

            JD, University of Utah, SJ Quinney College of Law

            BS Electrical Engineering, University of Utah

 

Activities:

 

           IP Section Officer within the Utah State Bar

          Board Member of the Engineering Alumni Association for the College of Engineering at the University of Utah 

            Founding President of the Student Intellectual Property Law Association (SIPLA) at the SJ Quinney College of Law

            Represented the SJ Quinney College of Law in the Giles Sutherland Rich Patent Moot Court Competition in San Francisco, California

 

Awards:

 

            Best Brief, Giles Sutherland Rich Patent Moot Court Competition

            Outstanding Achievement Award, Biotech & Chemical Patent Law

 

Honors Societies:

 

            Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society

            Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

            Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society

            Golden Key International Honor Society

            Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society

 

Admissions:

 

            United States Patent and Trademark Office

            United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

            United States District Court for the Northern District of California

            United States District Court for the District of Utah

            California Supreme Court

            California State Bar

            Utah Supreme Court

            Utah State Bar

            Licensed Professional Engineer – California

            Licensed Professional Engineer – Utah

            Extra Class Amateur Radio Licensee – AC7UF

 

Professional Affiliations:

 

            American Bar Association (ABA)

            American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)

            Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

            California State Bar – Intellectual Property Section

            Utah State Bar – Intellectual Property Section

            Inventors Alliance – Bay Area Chapter

            University of Utah Alumni Association – Bay Area Chapter

            J. Reuben Clark Law Society

            Brigham Young University Management Society

 

Interests:

 

            Soccer

            Golf

            Tennis

            Snowboarding

            Backpacking

            Photography