Full-service intellectual property law firm MBHB recently promoted Benjamin Rellinger, Ph.D. and Andrew Velzen to income partners with the firm.
Dr. Rellinger leverages his expertise in IP law and biomedical engineering to support clients in the machine learning, medical devices and imaging, and mechanical industries from initial invention harvesting and search through patent issuance. He earned a J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law, a doctorate in biomedical engineering from Northwestern University, and a master’s and bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering from Case Western Reserve University.
Mr. Velzen supports clients in the electrical, mechanical, materials, software, telecommunications and quantum industries through all phases of patent preparation and prosecution. He earned a J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law, a master’s degree in electrical engineering from Purdue University, and a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from University of Notre Dame.
“Ben and Andrew are trusted professionals whose legal experience and technical expertise have been instrumental in successfully safeguarding our clients’ innovative ideas,” said Daniel Pozdol, managing partner of MBHB. “We are thrilled to have them continue their contributions to the firm as they grow into leadership roles as partners.”
About MBHB
McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP (MBHB) provides creative, pragmatic IP business solutions for emerging, midsize and Fortune 100 companies, and academic research institutions. Clients in the U.S. and abroad engage us to secure and enforce their intellectual property rights, from navigating patent office procedures to litigating complex infringement actions. Our attorneys are experienced in the procurement, licensing, enforcement, and defense of patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and unfair competition actions in a number of technological disciplines and product categories, including biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, cannabis, chemical, electrical, mechanical and materials, medical device and diagnostics, software and business methods, and telecommunications. Visit mbhb.com for more information on the firm.
