Collin Kurtenbach serves clients with the litigation and transactional aspects of intellectual property law. His litigation practice focuses on representing clients in asserting and defending their intellectual property rights. The majority of his work deals with patent law, but he also has experience with trade secrets and trademarks. In the patent arena, Collin emphasizes his bioengineering background to assist clients in complex Hatch-Waxman litigation and lawsuits related to various types of medical devices.
Collin also counsels clients in the transfer and protection of their intellectual property. His practice spans an array of subject matters encompassing patent, trademark, and copyright in the United States and abroad. He has worked with a wide range of clients in various industries such as medical devices, oil and gas, and agrochemistry.
Prior to attending law school, Collin worked in the research and development and in the intellectual property departments of Cardinal Health. During this time he assisted in the design, development, and legal protection of medical devices. He also supported the company in its mergers and acquisition work by validating and onboarding certain intellectual property.
Experience
- Loyola University Chicago (J.D. magna cum laude 2017); University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (B.S. in Bioengineering with honors 2012)
- Illinois