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PRACTICE/INDUSTRY GROUPS
Chemical
Mechanical
Patent Prosecution
International Patent
Green Technology Group
EDUCATION
J.D., Order of the Coif, University of Utah, S.J. Quinney College of Law, 1983
B.S., Chemical Engineering, magna cum laude, University of Utah, 1980
ADMISSIONS
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fed. Circuit
Illinois Supreme Court
Utah Supreme Court
U.S. Dist. Court, Dist. of Utah
U.S. Dist. Court, N.D. Illinois
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
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PRACTICE SUMMARY
Mr. Shurtz specializes in U.S. patent application preparation and prosecution, foreign patent prosecution, patent opinion and counseling. He is experienced in supervising patent procurement activities of client companies, including foreign patent strategies, oppositions and the use of the Patent Cooperation Treaty and regional patent offices, as well as preparing and prosecuting patent applications on individual chemical and mechanical inventions, including appeals to the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences. He also has experience in patent infringement/validity and right to use opinions and license agreements; trade secrets audits, analysis and agreements; and training seminars for client employees.
Prior to attending law school, Mr. Shurtz was involved in a pilot plant process development of chemical demilitarization.
HONORS/DISTINCTIONS
Leading Intellectual Property Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network, Law Bulletin Publishing Company, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2009
Law Review, University of Utah, 1981-1983
REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS
Coca-Cola v. Reed
PUBLICATIONS
“Community Communications Company v. City of Boulder: Denial of Parker Exemption to Home Rule Cities,” 1983; Utah Law Review 139.
PRESENTATIONS
“Avoiding Pitfalls in Obtaining Foreign Patent Protection”, Utah State Bar, Intellectual Property Section, Salt Lake City, Utah, January 2004
“Acquiring Patent Rights and Pitfalls to Avoid” Rad-Tech Conference, Chicago, Illinois, 1998; April
“A Future Perspective of Packaging Technology for Microwave Foods, Based on Issued U.S. Patents”, International Conference on Microwavable Foods, Atlanta, Georgia October 1989.
MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS
American Bar Association
Section on Patent, Trademark & Copyright Law
Intellectual Property Law Committee 102 (International Patent Laws & Treaties)
American Intellectual Property Law Association
International and Foreign Law Committee
Relations with PTO Committee
Utah State Bar Association
Intellectual Property Law Section Utah Science and Mathematics Education Consortium
Board of Directors, 2009
J. Reuben Clark Law Society
CIVIC ACTIVITIES
Mathematics Steering Committee for the Utah State Office of Education for 2008-2009 Volunteer for Junior Achievement, 2009 Boy Scouts of America
Assistant Scout Master
Explorer Post Advisor
Chartering Organization Head
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Full-time mission, June 1975 - June 1977
Bishop of Schaumburg 1st Ward, May 1997 - January 2002
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, Chicago, Illinois
Shareholder, January 1989-Present
Associate, June 1983-December 1988
Exxon Corporation, Houston, Texas
Law Clerk, Summer 1982
NON-LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Tooele Army Depot, Ammunition Equipment Office, Tooele, Utah
Chemical Engineer, Summer 1980 and 1981
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Firm History
