Attorney Profile

James D. Hallenbeck is a licensed attorney focusing on patent prosecution in various technology areas including complex computer software systems. Jim received a B.S. in Computer Information Systems from Chapman University in Orange, California (B.S., cum laude, 1998) and a Juris Doctorate from William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 2004). Prior to joining the firm, Jim worked as a software engineer and analyst, designing and developing global software systems supporting a wide range of industries including financial services, automotive, and insurance. Additionally, Jim spent over five years as a United States Marine. He is a member of the American Bar Association, Computer Law Section of the Minnesota State Bar Association, and the Minnesota and American Intellectual Property Law Associations.

Areas of Practice:

• Business Methods
• Computer Hardware & Design
• Mechanical
• Medical Devices
• Software

Bar Admissions:

• District of Columbia
• Iowa
• Minnesota
• U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit
• U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Education:

• William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, MN, 2004
  • J.D.
• Chapman University, Orange, CA, 1998
  • B.S.
  • Cum Laude
  • Major: Computer Information Systems

Professional Associations and Memberships:

• American Intellectual Property Law Association
  • Member
• American Bar Association
  • Member
• Iowa Intellectual Property Law Association
• Disabled American Veterans
  • Member

Past Employment Positions:

• Educational Credit Management Corporation
• Electronic Data Systems
• St. Paul Companies