Kyle Konz is an experienced patent attorney who takes the time to fully understand his clients’ technologies and business strategies to provide his clients with high-quality and tactical advice. Kyle focuses his practice on patent prosecution, post grant proceedings, and patent and trademark litigation. Kyle also manages trademark portfolios for several small businesses. Kyle works with a wide range of clients including Fortune 100 Corporations and small businesses. Kyle writes and prosecutes patent applications related to automotive, manufacturing, domestic appliances, and heating and cooling systems. A large part of Kyle current post grant and litigation practices relate to vehicle safety systems, connectivity, connected services, lighting, and exercise equipment. Kyle leverages his past engineering and hands-on experience to quickly learn inventions without requiring substantial time investments from inventors. Kyle’s practical experience allows him to understand how a particular invention fits within the larger system enabling him to fully capture the invention in context with the client’s overall goals. This provides the client with a more cohesive and valuable patent portfolio. Prior to joining the firm, Kyle worked for a consulting firm, assisting in the design of commercial and residential developments. While there, Kyle focused on sewer systems, residential roadways, and drainage systems. Kyle is also a certified auto mechanic. Outside of the office, Kyle enjoys action sports. In the winter, he is often found on the slopes with his snowboard, while in the summer he can be found behind a boat on his wakeboard.