Lawyer Michael L. Drapkin, graduated from Lewis and Clark College, B.A., 1989; University of Colorado, Boulder, College of Engineering, M.S., Telecommunications University of California School of Law, Davis, J.D., 1992, is now employed by Holland & Hart LLP at One Boulder Plaza 1800 Broadway, Suite 300 Boulder, CO 80302.Michael L. Drapkin is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Michael L. Drapkin as your lawyer, you should consider whether Michael L. Drapkin offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Michael L. Drapkin has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Michael L. Drapkin's office is located at Boulder, CO, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Michael L. Drapkin has been admitted in 1992, California; 1996, Colorado; U.S. District Court, District of Colorado, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th and 10th Circuits; registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. His or her practice areas include Electronics; Software.

Michael L. Drapkin's college and law school education includes Lewis and Clark College, B.A., 1989; University of Colorado, Boulder, College of Engineering, M.S., Telecommunications, University of California School of Law, Davis, J.D., 1992. Other biographical background includes Mr. Drapkin is a patent attorney in the Intellectual Property Group at the firm's Boulder Office. He has a national practice, serving clients throughout the U.S., and frequently traveling to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. His practice is focused on strategic patent counseling in the electrical and computer-related arts, with a particular concentration on complex communications systems and components. He guides clients in the development and management of their patent portfolios, preparing and prosecuting patents in the U.S. and abroad. He also has substantial experience in patent infringement and validity analysis, providing written opinions, and counseling clients on product design. In addition, he advises his clients on prelitigation strategies and key licensing negotiations. As noted, Mr. Drapkin regularly visits the PTO, and he has developed unique skills in working closely with the Office to advance difficult cases to allowance. He also has considerable experience with a number of techniques to accelerate examination of important cases. In addition to his practice, Mr. Drapkin is a very active leader in the IP community, regularly speaking and writing on important IP topics. He served as the Chair of the IP Section of the Colorado Bar Association for the 2009-2010 term. He is also on the Silicon Flatirons Advisory Board, and is the only attorney on the Industry Advisory Board for the University of Denver School of Engineering and Computer Science. Mr. Dr. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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