Patrick Clunk

Practice Areas

• Intellectual Property

• Patent Procurement

• IP Business Strategy & Agreements

• Trademarks

• Patent Litigation

Career

Patrick Clunk delivers strategic counsel on securing, protecting, clearing, and licensing patents, trademarks, and other intellectual property.

Patrick develops cost-effective IP strategies tailored to the unique circumstances of each client and matter, avoiding generic, one-size-fits-all solutions in favor of targeted, practical approaches.

He guides clients through every stage of IP protection, including utility and design patent application preparation and prosecution, trademark registration and enforcement, and the drafting and negotiation of license agreements. He is highly experienced in preparing freedom-to-operate, patentability, and invalidity opinions.

With a global perspective shaped by collaborations with IP professionals worldwide, Patrick connects clients with trusted international counsel and effectively navigates cross-border IP issues with confidence.

He advises companies across industries—from consumer products and manufacturing to healthcare and cosmetics—on building and defending their IP portfolios. In addition to securing IP rights for clients, Patrick is proactive in enforcement, swiftly stopping infringement when it occurs, particularly in online marketplaces, and implementing measures to prevent recurrence.

Professional Memberships

• Cleveland Intellectual Property Law Association

• Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

Education