Trent Kirk

Experience

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  Alston & Bird

  Sept 2003 - Feb 2013

  Partner

  - Procured patents in a variety of mechanical, manufacturing, biomedical, and electrical technologies - Prosecuted U.S., PCT, and foreign patent applications - Performed freedom-to-practice investigations - Drafted patentability opinions, non-infringement and invalidity opinions, responses to office actions, pre-appeal briefs, and appeal briefs - Counseled clients regarding trademark and IP transactional matters - Performed IP due diligence relating to corporate transactions

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  InVue

  Feb 2013 - now

  Solo attorney for multinational private company specializing in retail security hardware and software products. Manage a variety of contracts and compliance issues. Maintain IP portfolio, including patent prosecution and clearance. Oversee a number of contract and IP disputes.

  • General Counsel

    Jan 2019 - now

  • Chief IP Counsel

    Feb 2013 - now