Helping young companies
obtain initial patents, &
stay clear of patent
problems
Speaking to start-ups
in their language,
not legalese
Goal is to become a trusted,
external team member
for the long haul
Sometimes the best advice is
that you should not seek
a patent for this invention
Helping young companies
obtain initial patents, &
stay clear of patent
problems.
Speaking to start-ups
in their language,
not legalese
Goal is to become a trusted,
external team member
for the long haul
Sometimes the best advice
is that you should not seek
a patent for this invention
TECHNOLOGIES
FLYNN IP LAW works to help clients in the following technologies.
Medical Devices
FLYNN IP LAW has a focus on medical devices and the related area of surgical methods & tools. My background in biomedical engineering augmented by a second major in mechanical engineering provide a ...
Surgical Methods & Tools
Surgical tools used in a particular surgical procedure are sometimes the primary product sold by a client. Frequently the patent protection for these tools can be augmented by medical method ...
Internet of Things
The Internet of Things (IoT) broadly includes physical devices that communicate through a network to another physical device. Thus, sensor readings from one device may be shared with other devices ...
Clean Energy
There is a saying that one cannot make an omelet without cracking some eggs. It is also impossible to produce the amount of electric power consumed around the world without incurring some negative ...
Consumer Goods
Consumer Goods is a broad category and covers products using a wide range of technologies. Some consumer goods use previously unknown technology and the patent focus is on the new technology. Other ...
Instruments & Monitoring
Much of the advance of technology over the years has come from the ability to measure things of interest and then act upon that information. Innovative uses of instruments to glean information are ...
Industrial Processes
Industrial Processes covers a range of technologies. Sometimes the new process allows a previously unknown feature to be provided in a particular product. Frequently the process delivers a product that ...
Software
Software is a broad topic and there is much confusion about what can and cannot be patented.
FLYNN IP LAW seeks patent protection for clients including protection of computer software. However, ...
EXPERIENCE MATTERS
Developing skill as an engineer.
- Graduated from Duke Engineering with dual major in Biomedical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.
- Obtained Master’s degree in Industrial & Systems Engineering from San Jose State.
- Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of North Carolina.
- Promoted repeatedly as engineer for Duke Power, now Duke Energy.
Growth as a young patent attorney.
- Graduated Duke Law School in 1992.
- Worked initially in patent litigation starting in NYC with Fish & Neave.
- Obtained United States Patent & Trademark Registration.
- Moved to work with start-ups to help them obtain initial patents.
Mature as a seasoned patent attorney and councilor.
- Invited repeatedly as speaker on patent process for programs for entrepreneurs, students, or lawyers.
- Started own firm in 2011 in order to better serve clients and control overhead.
- Continuing to look for ways to be more efficient and serve clients better.
