Bryan Kirkpatrick  //  Partner

Direct Line: 503.546.1812
Email: kirkpatrick@stofoco.com

Education

• J.D., Northwestern School of Law, Lewis & Clark College
• B.S., Oregon State University, Nuclear Engineering

Bar Admissions

• Oregon State Bar
• U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Areas of Specialty

	Favorite Quote "A child of five would understand this. Send someone to fetch a child of five." – Groucho Marx

Bryan's practice covers a variety of high tech and mechanical technologies, including holography and optical devices, industrial vehicles and automotive systems, heavy machinery and equipment, nuclear power, computer peripherals, wireless devices, VoIP communication systems, computer networking and routing. From utility and design patents to trademarks, Bryan has your intellectual property covered.

Bryan provides legal advice and actively manages patent portfolios for clients ranging from established industry leaders to those that are developing cutting edge technologies that will revolutionize their industry. He has also been involved in international patent litigation involving a subsidiary of a fortune 1000 company, and has advised numerous clients involved in pre-litigation disputes, including the preparation of cease and desist and opinion letters. From the moment of your inspiration until its time to enforce your rights, Bryan has your business needs covered.

Before practicing law, Bryan worked in industry for ten years as an engineer and IP manager of an internationally respected company. He understands what it is like to be the client, and what clients expect from their legal counsel. Experience – Bryan has that covered too.

Publications

• Daily Journal of Commerce – Briefly Legal pdx, January 12, 2012
  "Bryan Kirkpatrick: Nuclear engineer by day, law student by night"

Patents

• Industrial Vehicles and Automotive Systems:
  7,661,493
• Nuclear Power:
  2010/0124303
• Holography and Optical Devices:
  7,872,793
• Computer Networking and Routing:
  7,710,959
  7,657,691
• Mechanical/Design Patents:
  D524,509
  D540,902

Professional Memberships

• Multnomah Bar Association
• American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)
• Oregon Patent Law Association (OPLA)

Leisure Activities
In addition to enjoying hiking and golf, Bryan spends his time trying to keep up with his four-year old daughter in learning Japanese (an impossible task) and travels to Japan on an annual basis.