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Klarquist is a proven intellectual law firm for science and technology companies looking to creatively protect and defend their ideas.

We understand the law, the science, and most importantly the client.

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Protecting your Innovation.
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McKenna Park
Trademark Associate
B.A., Communications & News Media
Caitlin Thireault
Associate
M.S., Cell & Molecular Biology
Haspel, Amy
Amy Haspel
Patent Agent
B.S., Electrical Engineering
Handly, Erika
Erika Handly
Technical Consultant
Ph.D., Biological Engineering
Sam Thacker
Associate
B.S., Brain and Cognitive Sciences
Wayne Rupert
Partner
B.S., Chemical Engineering
Deakin Lauer
Partner
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Cleveland, Kristin
Kristin Cleveland
Partner
B.A., Economics
Frei, Ryan
Ryan Frei
Partner
Ph.D., Biochemistry
Burgess, Steven
Steven Burgess
Senior Patent Agent
Ph.D., Chemistry
Jodi Connolly
Senior Patent Agent
Ph.D., Microbiology & Immunology
Roy Chamcharas
Partner
B.S., Chemical Engineering
Haendler, Jeffrey
Jeffrey Haendler
Partner
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Becca Schewe-Mott
Patent Agent
Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering
John Schmitz
Associate
B.S., Nuclear Engineering
Ian Pilgrim
Patent Agent
Ph.D., Physics
Andy Mason
Partner
B.S., Electrical Engineering
John Vandenberg
Partner
B.S.E., Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Grellmann, Carsten
Carsten Grellmann
Partner
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Robert Scotti
Partner
B.S., Electrical Engineering
Mark Wilson
Partner
B.S., Electrical & Computer Engineering
Lawrence Furan
Patent Agent
B.A., Chemistry
Jeffrey Love
Partner
B.A., Philosophy
Frank Morton-Park
Associate
M.A., Physics
Xiang Li
Associate
M.S., Applied Biosciences & Biotechnology
Johanna Schwartz
Partner
Ph.D., Organic Chemistry
Todd Siegel
Partner
B.S., Industrial Engineering
Greg Scott
Partner
Ph.D., Neuroscience
Davis, Scott
Scott Davis
Partner
M.S., Chemistry
Dachtler, Amy
Amy Dachtler
Staff Attorney
B.S., Chemical Engineering
Jie Lian
Associate
Ph.D., Bioengineering
Hamm, Klaus
Klaus Hamm
Partner
B.A., American Studies
Michael Loy
Associate
M.S., Manufacturing Engineering
Michael Jones
Partner
Ph.D., Applied Physics
Ziyu Ma
Associate
M.Sc., Nutrition & Rural Development
Ethan McGrath
Partner
M.S., Applied Physics
Heck, Ryan
Ryan Heck
Senior Counsel
Ph.D., Chemistry
Girard, Mike
Mike Girard
Partner
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Desmond, Caroline
Caroline Desmond
Associate
B.S., Advertising
Julia Kottmeier
Patent Agent
M.S., Molecular Biology
Derrick Toddy
Partner
B.S., Philosophy & Literature
Greg Maurer
Partner
B.S., Computer Science
Brandon Johnson
Partner
B.S., Integrated Engineering
Sheree Rybak
Partner
Ph.D., Biological Sciences
Caitlin Potter
Patent Agent
B.S., Electrical Engineering
Hayes, Kevin
Kevin Hayes
Partner
B.S., Natural Science
Sarah Jelsema
Counsel
B.S., Biology
Alexa Johnston
Associate
B.S., Bioengineering
Joe Jakubek
Partner
B.E., Chemical Engineering

We have a deep understanding
of the law.

Our legal knowledge runs deep.

In fact, we wrote the book on Patent Defenses.

Klarquist launched and maintains Patent Defenses, a unique, mobile-friendly legal research tool for businesses and individuals to find information about possible defenses to patent infringement claims under U.S. law.

Search a term or keyword

Patent Defense’s search feature can be used to find detailed information on specific subject matters, such as “double patenting,” “exhaustion,” or even case names.

Browse topics of interest

Patent Defenses is organized into easy-to-navigate sections. Simply select a category to learn more about subjects, such as “novelty” and “obviousness.”

Explore recent case highlights

Short summaries of selected substantive patent law Federal Circuit decisions can be found here, and these decisions are updated frequently.

Patent Defenses

Attorney Spotlight

Alexa M. Johnston
Partner

Alexa advises clients on all aspects of intellectual property law, focusing on patents and trademarks. With a strong bioengineering background, she leverages her expertise in science and law to help clients maximize the value of their intellectual property across industries such as mechanical and electromechanical devices, medical devices, diagnostics, manufacturing processes, and consumer products.

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Klarquist Welcomes Alexa Johnston as New Partner in 2025 January 22nd: PDX Women in Tech & Law x AIPLA Community Event Klarquist Files Amicus Brief in EcoFactor v. Google, For En Banc Consideration at the Federal Circuit VIEW KLARQUIST NEWS VIEW FEDERAL CIRCUIT IP BLOG