
Education
- J.D., University of Utah, 1993
- B.S., cum laude, University of Utah, 1988
Primary Practice Focus
- Patent Infringement
- Trademark Infringement
- Copyright Infringement
- Trade Dress Infringement
- Misappropriation of Trade Secrets
- Breach of Contract
- Unfair Business Practices
- Actions Before the International Trade Commission
- Patent and Trademark Oppositions/Cancellation proceedings
Other Practice Experience
- U. S. and Foreign Licensing of Intellectual Property Rights, Including Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Trade Secrets and Know How
- Employment Agreements & Invention Ownership
- Non-Competition Covenants
- Non-Disclosure Agreements
- Assignments of Intellectual Property Rights
- Patentability Opinions
- Trademark Searches and Clearance Opinions
- Patent Infringement Opinions
- Due Diligence Investigations of IP Portfolios During Acquisition or Merger Transactions
- Defensive Opinions of Non-infringement and Design Around Strategies
Technical Experience
- Mechanics & Mechanical Engineering
- Electronics & Electrical Engineering
- Computer Systems, Software, E-Commerce, Business Methods & Information Technology
- Physics & Optics
- Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
- Agriculture Science
Publications and Presentations
- “Bifurcation of Patent Damages, Willful Infringement and Attorney’s Fees in Trial Proceedings” presented to the American Bar Association, Section of Intellectual Property, Winter Meeting 1995.
- “Enforcement and Defense of U.S. Patent Rights” presented to the Licensing Executive Society, Winter Meeting 2003.
Professional Admissions and Associations
- Utah State Bar
- Nevada State Bar
- Registered Patent Attorney
- American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)
- American Bar Association
*Admitted also in Nevada
C.J. Veverka Registered Patent Attorneycveverka@mabr.com435.575.1377
Profile
C.J. focuses his practice in the area of intellectual property disputes, including patent, trademark and copyright enforcement and defense through the United State and abroad. C.J. has practiced as an IP litigator since 1995. In addition to managing domestic intellectual property disputes, he has extensive experience developing and coordinating global IP enforcement strategies for his clients throughout Europe and Asia.
C.J. is a seasoned trial lawyer, having represented clients in a wide range of industries. He has litigated cases related to a variety of technologies, including disputes over fitness and recreation equipment, electrical and electromechanical systems, computer software and hardware, biodegradable polymers, and medical and dental devices. He has also handled a variety of different types of infringement litigation cases involving U.S. and European patents and U.S. trademarks, copyrights and trade dress.
Before joining MB, C.J. practiced for 16 years as an IP litigator at Workman Nydegger in Salt Lake City, Utah. C.J. is licensed to practice law before both the Utah and Nevada State Bars, and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as a Registered Patent Attorney. He has been admitted to practice before many Federal District Courts, as well as before the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Federal and Tenth Circuits.
As a native of northern Nevada, C.J. enjoys most outdoor sports, especially skiing, hiking and fishing. C.J. also likes to travel with his wife and two teenage children.
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