Colin Barnitz
Patent Attorney-Austin University of Florida Levin College of Law
J.D., with honors
University of Florida
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Post-baccalaureate
and graduate studies in computer science
Admitted to practice law in the states of Florida and Virginia
Registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office
American Intellectual Property Law Association
Colin has over fifteen years experience as an attorney in intellectual property law in areas including US and international patent preparation and prosecution; trademark prosecution; preparing validity, infringement and clearance opinions; and client counseling, including licensing, portfolio analysis and intellectual property transfers.
He has extensive experience in the procurement of patents involving the following technology areas: Computer Science, Software, Networks, Storage Systems, Databases, Medical Devices, Semiconductors, and General Mechanical Arts.
Before joining Lee & Hayes, Colin was of counsel at Mattingly, Stanger, Malur & Brundidge, PC, in Alexandria, Virginia, and prior to that, he was a partner at the intellectual property firm of Jones, Tullar & Cooper, PC. At the Kennedy Space Center, prior to attending law school, he gained engineering experience designing ground-support and launch-pad equipment for the Space Shuttle, the International Space Station, and the Delta II Rocket.
Colin Barnitz 512.505.8162 x5002
colin@leehayes.com