Experienced Intellectual Property Representation
It may seem unusual for a law firm that focuses on family law, criminal law and bankruptcy to also offer services with regard to intellectual property. However, this is indicative of the diverse experiences Kirk D. Berkhimer brings to the service of his clients.
We not only know patent, trademark and copyright law — we deliver services that are of the same high quality demanded at some of the largest IP law firms in the United States.
If you own or manage a small to midsize business in the Norfolk area or in the surrounding portions of the state and need advice or assistance with intellectual property concerns — call The Law Office of Kirk D. Berkhimer at 757-321-6803 or contact us online to arrange for a free initial consultation.
Before he founded this firm, attorney Kirk D. Berkhimer worked for nearly three years in the Alexandria, Virginia, offices of Oliff & Berridge, PLC — the fourth largest intellectual property law firm in the United States.
As a senior associate responsible for prosecuting patent applications in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Mr. Berkhimer gained extensive and invaluable experience with a wide range of intellectual property issues involving electrical, mechanical, software and business method applications.
Today, his technical background, evidenced by his being a licensed professional engineer in Virginia, his Master’s degree in Business Administration, and his experience in working at a large intellectual property law firm, provide tremendous value to smaller businesses in being able to economically protect their property rights.
Attorney Kirk D. Berkhimer’s background and skills can be especially valuable to engineering and architectural firms with concerns in the areas of patents, trademarks and copyrights. His experience as the former Director of Engineering of a prestigious Virginia engineering firm provides him a unique perspective in understanding your business.