CINCINNATI (September 7, 2007) — Ulmer & Berne LLP has announced the addition of Bradley D. Beck as senior counsel in its Intellectual Property (IP) & Technology Group.
Mr. Beck has extensive experience in the area of mechanical technologies. Prior to joining Ulmer & Berne, he worked both as an in-house intellectual property counsel and in private practice. Most recently, Mr. Beck was of counsel at Wood, Herron and Evans L.L.P. Before starting his career as a patent attorney 16 years ago, Mr. Beck worked as an engineer in the jet engine segment of the aerospace industry for over 16 years.
“Our IP & Technology Group is booming with the recent additions of Eric M. Robbins, Seth A. Voit and Gordon D. Kinder and we are excited about the addition of Brad Beck, which increases our depth and experience with another high quality attorney,” said Scott P. Kadish, Cincinnati office partner-in-charge.
According to Michael D. Stovsky, Chair of the Firm’s IP & Technology Group, Ulmer & Berne saw mechanical engineering patent prosecution as one of its clients’ developing 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 growth in the coming months.
Mr. Beck received a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Cincinnati, a M.S. in Engineering with a major in mechanical engineering from the University of Central Florida, and a J.D. from the Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University. He is a member of the Ohio Bar, registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; an active member of the Cincinnati Bar Association; and an active member of the American Intellectual Property Law Association.
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