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Charles E. "Chuck"
Burpee

  • Of Counsel

Chuck Burpee is a patent attorney who counsels some of the world's most innovative companies and individuals. Chuck's engineering background and his love of all things technical provide a strong foundation for his law practice. He's passionate about helping clients who are on the leading edge of technology to develop intellectual property strategies that align with their business goals. Clients praise Chuck's ability to create synergy between business people and technical people who often use different terminology and who approach issues from different perspectives.

"Chuck took the time to learn our business, which made him very valuable for intellectual property matters. I can talk to him in technical terms, which is very important to me." The director of research and development at a publicly traded, global leader in color science and technology said. "His knowledge of IP and patent law is extensive and he consistently develops sound strategies for protecting new ideas and inventions."

  • Advises clients in the development and execution of intellectual property strategy.
  • Counsels clients regarding the management and maintenance of their intellectual property portfolios.
  • Identifies opportunities for obtaining patent and trademark protection.
  • Obtains patents and trademark registrations throughout the world.
  • Evaluates the validity and scope of patents and trademarks.
  • Represents clients in intellectual property disputes.
  • Represents clients in technology transfers, including assignments, licenses, joint development agreements and joint venture agreements.
  • Conducts intellectual property due diligence in conjunction with mergers and acquisitions.
  • Representative technologies incl
  • Advises clients in the development and execution of intellectual property strategy.
  • Counsels clients regarding the management and maintenance of their intellectual property portfolios.
  • Identifies opportunities for obtaining patent and trademark protection.
  • Obtains patents and trademark registrations throughout the world.
  • Evaluates the validity and scope of patents and trademarks.
  • Represents clients in intellectual property disputes.
  • Represents clients in technology transfers, including assignments, licenses, joint development agreements and joint venture agreements.
  • Conducts intellectual property due diligence in conjunction with mergers and acquisitions.
  • Representative technologies include medical, automotive, building products, lighting, color measurement, plastic injection molding, die-casting, inductive power, touch screens, haptics and control systems.
  • Represented an individual in the development and sale of a patent portfolio to a Fortune 10 company.

Military Service

  • U.S. Army
    • Math/Statistics Analyst
    • Primary Station in Kaiserslautern, Germany
    • Awarded Army Commendation Medal
  • “IP: Overview of Process, Purpose and Protecting Your Intellectual Property,” WMU Innovation Lunch-and-Learn Series 2019, June 19, 2019, Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • “IP: Overview of Process, Purpose and Protecting Your Intellectual Property,” WMU Innovation Lunch-and-Learn Series 2019, June 19, 2019, Kalamazoo, Michigan
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Charles E. "Chuck"
Burpee

  • Of Counsel
Grand Rapids

Chuck Burpee is a patent attorney who counsels some of the world's most innovative companies and individuals. Chuck's engineering background and his love of all things technical provide a strong foundation for his law practice. He's passionate about helping clients who are on the leading edge of technology to develop intellectual property strategies that align with their business goals. Clients praise Chuck's ability to create synergy between business people and technical people who often use different terminology and who approach issues from different perspectives.

"Chuck took the time to learn our business, which made him very valuable for intellectual property matters. I can talk to him in technical terms, which is very important to me." The director of research and development at a publicly traded, global leader in color science and technology said. "His knowledge of IP and patent law is extensive and he consistently develops sound strategies for protecting new ideas and inventions."

  • “IP: Overview of Process, Purpose and Protecting Your Intellectual Property,” WMU Innovation Lunch-and-Learn Series 2019, June 19, 2019, Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • “IP: Overview of Process, Purpose and Protecting Your Intellectual Property,” WMU Innovation Lunch-and-Learn Series 2019, June 19, 2019, Kalamazoo, Michigan