CLEVELAND (August 7, 2007) — Ulmer & Berne LLP has announced the addition of Gordon D. Kinder as senior counsel in its Intellectual Property (IP) & Technology Group.
Mr. Kinder’s practice focuses on patent preparation and prosecution. “Gordon has a strong background in patent preparation and prosecution in the area of mechanical engineering, and will be a great addition to the Firm,” said Michael D. Stovsky, Chair of the Firm’s IP & Technology Group.
According to Mr. Stovsky, Ulmer & Berne saw mechanical engineering patent prosecution as one of its clients’ growing needs and has expanded the capabilities of the Firm’s practice by adding attorneys experienced in the areas of not only mechanical engineering but also electrical engineering and computer science. The IP & Technology Group plans to continue its expansion efforts to meet the needs of its clients.
“In response to the growing needs of our clients, we have enhanced our IP group with attorneys who have advanced technical degrees and extensive experience in patent preparation, prosecution, opinion and other related work,” said Mr. Stovsky. “With these additions, Ulmer & Berne has become a more full-service firm in the area of IP & Technology. Ultimately, the Firm’s goal is to become one of the top firms that clients turn to for all of their IP and technology needs.”
Mr. Kinder’s experience also includes patent litigation, as well as counseling and advising clients on all of the issues related to the sale or purchase of intellectual property. He serves on the boards of The Cleveland Museum of Natural History and The Three Corner Round Pack Outfit, Inc. Prior to joining Ulmer & Berne, Mr. Kinder was a partner at Cleveland-based law firm Renner, Otto, Boisselle & Sklar, LLP. He also served as past Chair of the Ethics Committee of the Cleveland Bar Association. He earned both his J.D. and B.S. in mechanical engineering, with honors, from Case Western Reserve University.
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