Mr. Kindness joined COJK as an Associate in 1973 and became a Member in 1976. He brought to the firm a strong background in patent law, including procurement and examination. His current practice includes counseling clients in all areas of intellectual property law, patent procurement with an emphasis on electronic, software, electro-mechanical, and mechanical inventions, trademarks, and intellectual property licensing.
Education
- J.D., George Washington University, 1965
- B.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1961
Professional Experience
- Christensen O’Connor Johnson Kindness PLLC, Seattle, WA
Of Counsel, 2009 to present
Member, 1976 to 2008
Associate, 1973 to 1976
- Griffin, Branigan & Kindness, Arlington, VA
Partner, 1966 to 1973
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Greenbelt, MD
Patent Advisor, 1964 to 1966
- United States Patent and Trademark Office, Washington, DC
Patent Examiner, 1962 to 1964
Bar & Court Admissions
- Washington State Bar
- District of Columbia Bar
- United States Patent and Trademark Office
- Virginia State Bar
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- American Intellectual Property Law Association
- Federal Circuit Bar Association
- Washington State Patent Law Association