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913.549.4700Provided by Avek IP
Avek IP launched in 2022 following a merger between Kansas City-based firms Avant Law Group and Erickson Kernell IP. Founded in 2003, Erickson Kernell IP was a fixture of the regional intellectual property market. Avant Law Group was formed in 2020 by prominent Big Law expatriates who wanted to serve clients without large-firm bureaucracy. Avek IP is a sizable yet nimble intellectual property law firm with the ability to handle any patent, trademark, copyright, domain name, and trade secret matter. In addition to sharing deep intellectual property expertise, Avek IP attorneys share a culture and philosophy: They take pride in understanding each client’s business and providing advice and solutions tailored to their context. Avek IP attorneys also share a commitment to success and efficiency.
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Avek IP is a high-quality intellectual property boutique with excellent credentials in patent, trademark and copyright work. The team excels at IP prosecution. The firm also has a strong pedigree in advising on due diligence issues arising in corporate transactions, alongside considerable strengths in infringement, trade secret and administrative litigation.
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Avek IP assisted BendPak with US and foreign utility and design patent filing and prosecution and enforcement.
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"Avek IP has attorneys who focus on different components of IP law and industries and so has a breadth of experience to assist clients."
"Avek IP has an excellent understanding of our products and our IP philosophy and strategy."
"Avek IP's partners are always super responsive."
"Avek IP has attorneys who focus on different components of IP law and industries and so has a breadth of experience to assist clients."
"Avek IP has an excellent understanding of our products and our IP philosophy and strategy."
"Avek IP's partners are always super responsive."
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Anna Quinn is called upon by clients for her wide-ranging strengths in portfolio management matters, including handling due diligence in M&A transactions and advising on IP litigation.
"Anna Quinn has been very professional and reliable."
"Anna Quinn provides excellent service."
Hissan Anis enjoys an excellent reputation for the strength of his IP practice, which sees him regularly advise clients on patent prosecution matters and litigation surrounding infringement and enforcement of IP rights.
Justin Poplin has built a formidable reputation for his expertise in intellectual property matters, with his practice featuring strengths in advising on transactional, litigation and management issues for large IP portfolios, as well as handling IPR matters.
"Justin Poplin is very service-minded and gives pragmatic and excellent advice on US patent prosecution matters."
"I have worked with Justin and find him to be forward-thinking and responsive."
Kent Erickson draws from over three decades of experience to advise companies on a diverse range of intellectual property needs, both contentious and noncontentious. He is particularly well versed in acting for clients in the mechanical and chemical sectors.
"Kent Erickson is responsive and knowledgeable."
"Kent has an excellent understanding of our industry."
James Kernell has a strong pedigree in technically complex intellectual property matters. He is able to leverage a decade of experience as a former electrical and software engineer.
Marshall Honeyman focuses his practice on patent prosecution matters, drawing from his extensive experience as a former patent examiner and attorney at the USPTO.
"I find him to be personable and client-focused."
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