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BIO
Bojan Popovic is an intellectual property attorney specializing in patents, with particular expertise in biomedical devices, optical technologies, and consumer goods. Drawing on his background as a former Patent Examiner at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Bojan brings a wealth of knowledge in examination strategy, portfolio management, and patent searching. He provides strategic counsel to clients in a range of industries, helping them protect and enforce their innovations effectively and efficiently.
With a deep technical background in mechanical engineering and hands-on experience at the USPTO, Bojan’s work includes securing patents for cutting-edge technologies and helping clients design comprehensive IP strategies that align with their business objectives. He is skilled in managing large patent portfolios for both national and international clients, ensuring their intellectual property assets are strategically protected and aligned with their business goals. His unique insight into the patent examination process allows him to provide highly strategic guidance for both established businesses and emerging companies. Bojan also has extensive experience in providing invalidity and non-infringement opinions, as well as freedom-to-operate analyses, helping clients assess potential risks and make informed business decisions.
Bojan is an active member of the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) and regularly speaks on patent law topics. He is passionate about staying at the forefront of developments in intellectual property law and is dedicated to mentoring aspiring IP professionals. His practical approach to patent law, combined with his technical expertise, has earned him recognition as a trusted advisor to his clients.
CERTIFICATION
Registered Patent Attorney, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
BAR ADMISSIONS
Pennsylvania, 2010
EDUCATION
University of Akron School of Law, Akron, Ohio, 2010 J.D.
Honors: Cum Laude
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, 2006 B.S.
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Honors: Magna Cum Laude
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
Pittsburgh Intellectual Property Law Association
American Intellectual Property Law Association
Allegheny County Bar Association
Pennsylvania Bar Association