Benjamin J. Bolin

Associate

Dallas
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Overview

Benjamin Bolin focuses his practice on drafting and prosecuting patent applications. Ben has significant experience managing large patent portfolios in a variety of jurisdictions, including the US, Europe, China, Japan, South Korea, India and others. He has drafted and prosecuted patent applications for graphical user interface technology, medical devices, computer software, artificial intelligence, head-mounted displays, e-commerce, video game software, graphics processing unit (GPU) hardware, telecommunications, healthcare medical software, clothing and apparel, mechanical devices and other technologies. Ben also has experience with patent due diligence and litigation support.

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  • Drafted and prosecuted various patent applications for graphical user interface technology and medical devices.
  • Managed a large patent portfolio regarding various software.
  • Evaluated client and competitor products to file applications and continuation applications or divisional applications that read on client valuable technology.
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Experience

  • Drafted and prosecuted various patent applications for graphical user interface technology and medical devices.
  • Managed a large patent portfolio regarding various software.
  • Evaluated client and competitor products to file applications and continuation applications or divisional applications that read on client valuable technology.
  • Prioritized client deadlines and coordinated filing and protection strategies in advance of product launches and public disclosures.
  • Drafted successful appeal briefs submitted to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board and conducted examiner interviews.
  • Collaborated with foreign counsel to obtain patent protection in Europe, China, Japan, South Korea, India and other foreign jurisdictions.
  • Coordinated client portfolio to determine strategies for targeted applications and continuations.
  • Counseled engineering and product management teams on intellectual property rights matters.
  • Developed intellectual property portfolio strategy for a large gaming company based on product development strategies.
  • Drafted and prosecuted patent applications for a wide range of technologies, including computer software, artificial intelligence, head-mounted displays, e-commerce, video game software, graphics processing unit (GPU) hardware, telecommunications, healthcare and medical software, clothing and apparel, mechanical devices and other technologies.
  • Assisted with intellectual property litigation matters, including analyzing patents in light of patent eligible subject matter under 35 U.S.C. § 101 and 103.
  • Drafted formal opinions regarding the non-infringement and invalidity of issued patents.
  • Prepared mergers and acquisitions related due diligence by evaluating intellectual property portfolios of targeted companies.
  • Led continuing legal education (CLE) seminars for in-house counsel and the legal community at large, including ethics requirements for patent attorneys and agents.
  • Conducted patent harvest sessions, analyzed prior art searches and drafted formal opinions regarding patentability over potential prior art.
  • Advocated through written and oral communications, including drafting office action responses, drafting appeal briefs submitted to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board and conducting examiner interviews.
  • Supervised and collaborated with foreign counsel to obtain patent protection in Europe, China, Taiwan, South Korea, Canada and other foreign jurisdictions.

Recognitions and Memberships

Recognitions

  • Financial Times: Nominee to the Innovative Lawyers Awards North America (2022)

Community

  • Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth
  • Volunteered with Japanese locals to build the Winter Christmas Park for the children of Iida, Japan

Pro Bono

  • Software Development: Spearheaded and developed a website to help those who had their driver's license unlawfully suspended in Florida (2021 to 2022)
  • Student Volunteer (2016 to 2020)
    • Represented over eight youths in criminal cases from assault to robbery at the Family Justice
      Center of Kansas City.
  • Kansas City Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts
    • Advised artists and small businesses on contract law, business law and copyright law.

Prior Positions

  • Office of the City Attorney, Kansas City, Missouri: Legal Intern (2016 to 2017)
  • Imagine Labs LLC: Founder and CEO (2012 to 2015)

Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
  • Texas
  • Missouri
  • Kansas

Education

  • J.D., University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Law, 2018, cum laude; Second Place in I.P. International Patent Drafting Competition: Team Captain
  • B.A., Physics, University of Missouri, 2015

Languages

  • Japanese