Philip M. Ouweleen

Patents

In particular, Philip is focused on patent litigation and has represented clients in multiple technology areas. He has supported matters in a variety of jurisdictions, including district courts in the Third Circuit, Fifth Circuit, and Ninth Circuit; the Patent Trial and Appeal Board of the US Patent and Trademark Office; and the International Trade Commission. He has experience in multiple stages of litigation, including pre-suit investigations, contentions, fact and expert discovery, motion practice, and settlement. In addition, Philip has experience in the preparation and prosecution of mechanical utility and design patent applications, giving him practical insight that informs his approach to contested matters.

Prior Experience

After earning his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Philip became a product engineer and, ultimately, a subject matter expert at Cummins, where he worked in fuel system design, validation, and integration. Next, Philip bridged the gap between engineering and IP law at Indiana University Maurer School of Law, where he also served as president of the Intellectual Property Association and as notes editor for the IP Theory law journal.

Personal Interests

In his free time, Philip enjoys automotive restoration and modification, high-performance driver education, photography, architectural design, and horology.