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Kevin Rooney

Registered Patent Attorney • Founder/Managing Director, Rooney IP • Cincinatti, OH

Kevin G. Rooney is a registered patent attorney and the founder of Rooney IP, LLC. He is involved in all facets of the firm’s practice. He has significant expertise on patent and trademark procurement, enforcement, counseling, IP agreements, and strategic planning. Rooney IP's work is centered in the mechanical and electro-mechanical technologies, and the firm is active in trademark procurement and enforcement, as well as copyright matters.

Peter Drakulich

Founder • 52 Launch

Product development expert leading a team that has taken dozens of products from idea to viral sensation, retail shelves, and six-figure launch days. Specializes in end-to-end product development from design and prototyping to manufacturing, branding, and go-to-market strategy.

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Kevin was a Patent Examiner at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) while he obtained his law degree, with honors, at The National Law Center at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. During his time with the USPTO, Kevin examined patent applications covering medical devices, agricultural equipment, games, toys and educational devices. The technologies he has protected for clients include agricultural equipment, automated machinery, printing presses, vehicle systems, medical devices, injection and blow molding, telecommunications equipment, high security locks and electronic access control systems. He was chosen from a select group of Patent Examiners for an extensive detail in the USPTO Office of Legislative and International Affairs. During this detail, Kevin advised the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office on intellectual property aspects of international trade agreements and treaties. With this experience, Kevin is also heavily involved with international patent and trademark matters and the firm has many outstanding IP associates around the world as a result.

For nearly two decades prior to establishing Rooney IP, LLC, Kevin was a partner in a Cincinnati IP boutique law firm where he oversaw one of the largest practices at the firm and held several management roles over the years. During over 30 years of practicing Intellectual Property Law, Kevin has counseled clients on matters spanning a wide spectrum of intellectual property rights. In addition to procuring intellectual property rights, Kevin has extensive involvement in defending the rights of clients against allegations of infringement and enforcing IP rights of individuals and companies/organizations of all sizes. Many clients have commented that they appreciate his straightforward, informed, and honest approach to their IP issues. He takes pride in the ability of his team to be responsive and exceed expectations when addressing the individual intellectual property needs of clients.

Bar Admissions:

The Ohio Bar (1992)

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1992)

U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio (1993)

Education:
The George Washington University National Law Center, Juris Doctor with honors (1992)
University of Cincinnati, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (1987)

Professional Affiliations:
The Ohio and Cincinnati Bar Associations
The American and Cincinnati Intellectual Property Law Associations
Past Arbitrator for the Dispute Resolution Services Department of the Council of Better Business Bureaus
Past Adjunct Professor of Patent Law and Procedure at Northern Kentucky University’s Salmon P. Chase College of Law

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Client Testimonials

"I've worked with Kevin and his team for over 25 years and couldn't recommed them more highly. They are strategic, reliable and truly understand how to protect and grow innovative businesses."

Craig

"Kevin Rooney is an outstanding Intellectual Property attorney. I should know, he has been my patent counsel for over 30 years. Please stay with me on this review to understand why. I could be the poster child of inventors. I have worked in start-ups, major corporations, and as well as an independent entrepreneur over my 40 year tenure as an inventor.
To date, I have been named on 130+ US patents. The vast majority of these patents have protected the sale of products sold around the world, for which Mr. Rooney has been my counsel. As any patent holder knows, receiving your patent is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of counsel you will need. From the simplest non-disclosure agreement to the most complex license or sale, or even litigation if it comes to that. Rooney IP LLC has the front-line experience and skill to protect your investment. What sets Rooney IP apart from others is that they ask the right questions about your business needs and ambitions and tailor the process and strategy at the level you require.
If you invent anything of value, there will be challenges not only getting the product to market, but maintaining a robust IP strategy that fits your needs and long term goals. Having been exposed to both the corporate world and the independent start-up model, in my career, I have worked with a lot of different patent attorneys. As an inventor in the corporate world, you rarely get to choose what attorney you will use. And you are not involved in any of the more nuanced and complex decisions regarding license, sale enforcement, and litigation. But as an entrepreneur, or independent business you need counsel that is experienced. Rooney IP, as a boutique firm, this means that is all they do. They live and breathe the complex issues of IP law strategy and litigation every day. It makes them sharp, focused and up to date on ever changing laws. He has been through countless litigations and challenges for his clients. This experience is so important, it is vital to shape his focus on the best practices of IP protection."

Warren

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