About
As an intellectual property attorney, my role is to be a part of the creative process. The best parts of humanity show themselves when we innovate, and my job is to provide the tools to bring ideas to life. Whether it is a unique novel, a great new craft beer, or a rocket engine, I want to learn everything about it and be part of the team that makes it happen.
I believe passionately in the power of ideas. Ideas challenge and push people to test limits, ultimately leading to change that betters lives. Ideas took me from riding freight trains across country to watching the sunrise from Mount Kilimanjaro. Ranger School, the New York City marathon, jumping out of planes -- I have always pushed past boundaries. My
passion for ideas has taken me across the globe from volunteering on a Guatemalan coffee plantation to camping 200 feet above the ground in the redwood forest.
I have handled over twenty trials, an equal number of administrative hearings, and numerous depositions. I have worked on complex litigations and led trial teams to favorable client outcomes. My unique approach to teaching and my ability to make complex facts clear has given me opportunities to teach groups ranging from 5 to 500 people.
If you are looking for new approaches, unique insights, and someone willing to lead a team to success, I am eager to talk to you. Let's build something together.
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Van Every Creedon PLLC is a law firm "In Business for Businesses." Although my practice focuses on intellectual property and associated commercial litigation, our firm provides comprehensive counsel to small and medium growing businesses.
Our intellectual property services include trademark and copyright registration, licensing, non-disclosure agreements, counsel on trade secret policies, the full spectrum of IP litigation in state and federal courts, administrative trademark proceedings, and local counsel services in all Texas courts, including NDTX and EDTX patent litigation.
In addition, I serve as a Mentor at The Werx in McKinney, Texas, providing insight and encouragement to growing businesses by helping them to protect their creations and think beyond the next step. Located in the Historic Cotton Mill of McKinney, The WERX is a community center for Start-ups and Entrepreneurs that offers shared workspace and resources. Focused primarily around emerging technology companies, The WERX is partnered with the McKinney Economic Development Corporation, and aims to build grow and support small business in McKinney.
Lastly, I serve as a member of the Northern District of Texas Criminal Justice Act Panel, acting as appointed defense counsel to federal criminal defendants in the NDTX.
Work history
Klemchuk LLP, Intellectual Property Attorney
My practice at Klemchuk LLP focused on all aspects of intellectual property with emphasis on patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret litigation, as well as associated commercial litigation.
During my time at the firm, I represented multiple national and international companies in matters including software patent infringement allegations, visual arts copyright infringement, and trademark disputes before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). Clients ranged in size from retailers with over $4 billion in annual revenue to individual artists seeking protection for their works.
US Army Judge Advocate General's Corps, Judge Advocate—Trial Counsel
• Served as a Special Assistant United States Attorney and coordinated multi-agency investigation and international extradition proceedings.
• Represented the United States in the investigation and prosecution of more than 20 jury and bench trials, including depositions, motions practice, voir dire, and first chair trial work. Caseload included financial fraud, classified national security matters, sexual assaults, child exploitation, and domestic violence.
• Resolved 66 personal injury and property tort claims as the Assistant Chief of Claims by negotiating settlements with attorneys and insurance companies while conducting trial preparation. Caseload included multimillion dollar medical malpractice suits.
• Provided support as the primary legal advisor to over 120 Army leaders on a wide variety of issues, including intellectual property, ethics compliance, fiscal law and contract matters.
• Advised over 100 clients on consumer protection, immigration, estate planning and family law.
• Taught legal classes to over 5,000 Soldiers, civilians, and senior military leaders.
Kenyon & Kenyon, Intellectual Property Attorney
• Specialized in international patent litigation with an emphasis on biomedical and pharmaceutical matters, including ANDA litigations, copyright and trademark issues.
• Drafted e-discovery requests and responses, created graphic and 3D molecular models, and provided in-depth review of prior art in numerous pharmaceutical cases.
Fordham Law School, Teaching Assistant—Legal Writing
• Served as the Legal Writing Teaching Assistant to the Honorable Denny Chin, District Judge in the Southern District of New York (elevated to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in 2010).
New York City Emergency Medical Services, Paramedic
• Provided emergency medical care to the population of New York City, with a particular focus on Harlem and the South Bronx.
• Coordinated multiple emergency response resources at the scenes of Multiple Casualty Incidents.
• Served at the September 11th World Trade Center disaster from prior to tower collapse until February 2002.
Education and qualifications
Fordham University School of Law Doctor of Law (J.D.), National Security Law / Intellectual Property
City University of New York BA, Comparative Religion
Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina (ELAM) -- Havana, Cuba , Graduate Biomedical Sciences
Laguardia Community College Certificate, Paramedic
