Our People
Ted Barthel is a registered patent attorney who works with sole inventors, emerging businesses, and global Fortune 500 companies. For over 20 years, Ted has been assisting clients in protecting and leveraging their innovations for...
My practice focuses on patent prosecution, counseling on the strategic use of patents, and pre-litigation management of patent disputes. I have more than 30 years' experience working with complex university-based research, electronic and mechanical products,...
As a young attorney, Geoff uses his youth as an asset to search for new and creative ideas to effectively meet clients’ needs. Prioritizing clients’ interests is central to Geoff’s approach. Geoff works to ensure...
Jim Boyle is one of the founders of the firm and was president for several years, Jim has more than 35 years of experience in commercial and intellectual property litigation. He has a deep knowledge...
Michael Brayer, a shareholder in the firm, joined Boyle Fredrickson in 2007. With a background as a systems analyst, Michael specializes in technology patents serving a wide range of clients in the technology sector.
Practical. That one word describes Adam’s approach to addressing issues. In representing clients, he advocates practical business solutions rather than purely legal ones. Adam’s diverse practice involves intellectual property litigation and business transactions as well...
With a background in chemical engineering and responsible for patents issued in a wide range of technologies, Matt also serves clients with respect to trademark, copyright and licensing issues. Matt’s areas of expertise include chemistry,...
Kyle focuses his practice on matters of intellectual property acquisition, enforcement and licensing. Kyle combines his training and technical skills with a personal understanding of his clients’ business needs. During licensing opportunities and dispute resolution,...
With expertise in patent and trademark prosecution, Jay offers counsel to some of Boyle Fredrickson’s leading clients. Jay’s background in electrical and computer engineering led him to the firm in 2001. Jay’s work in the...
Currently of counsel to the firm, John is one of the founding shareholders and a past president of the firm. Having practiced more than 35 years, he has broad experience in litigating patent, trademark, copyright,...
A U.S. Air Force veteran, and registered patent attorney, Michael is experienced in all areas of intellectual property (IP) law including M&A due diligence, non-infringement and clearance opinions, IP in bankruptcy, licensing, patent, trademark, copyright...
My practice focuses on litigation relating to all areas of intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. I have experience litigating cases in federal district courts, state courts, the U.S. Court of Appeals...
Eric counsels clients on a variety of intellectual property matters, emphasizing strategic IP portfolio development. His real-world experiences help him understand technologies when preparing and prosecuting patent applications, especially those in the mechanical arts. He...
Kirk Deheck’s practice focuses on pre-litigation Intellectual Property counselling. I have 20 years of experience in the preparation and prosecution of patent and trademark applications, copy right registrations, as well as intellectual property Right to...
For as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated with how things work. I also love hearing and telling a good story. These two characteristics, born and nurtured in the rural farming community...
Every great client relationship begins with a great conversation. Although clients have the ability to take their intellectual property anywhere, it’s trust, communication and genuine likability that make them choose to work with Boyle Fredrickson...
Tim is founding member of the firm and a charter Boyle Fredrickson shareholder, as well as a former Examiner with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and a former adjunct professor with Marquette University Law...
Customized Service. No two companies are alike. No two IP portfolios are the same. Eric listens to the client and delivers the services they need. With a strong background in electrical engineering and as an...
One of Boyle Fredrickson’s founding shareholders, Dave’s practice focuses on patent prosecution and counseling, as well as patent litigation.
The protection of intellectual property is the cornerstone of any competitive, cutting-edge business. As an advocate for innovation, I aim to work with businesses to protect their patents, ensuring exclusivity, market position and profitability. With...
Peter has been practicing law for over 30 years and has appeared multiple times before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, various U.S. district and state courts, and the Board of Patent...