A Boutique IP Practice
KIPG is an intellectual property (IP) law firm that prepares and prosecutes patent applications. KIPG also helps clients protect their trade secrets with GeoCrypt technologies.
We focus on understanding your business goals and then developing an Intellectual Property (IP) strategy. Typically, the IP protection strategy includes developing a patent portfolio and a trademark portfolio that compliments your business goals.
In 2026, we are launching GeoCrypt to help clients protect their trade secrets. Trade secrets are, typically, the highest value IP asset in technology companies. GeoCrypt operates like a virtual SCIF, which provides a secure, auditable, and geo-fenced access control environment.
For more on GeoCrypt's patented Proof of Geofence (PoG) technology, see the links below.
Practice Areas
Michael A. Kerr
Patent Attorney · Professional Engineer · Inventor
Practicing intellectual property law since 1996. Registered patent attorney with experience protecting IP assets for Fortune 500 companies, national research laboratories, and early-stage ventures.
Previously Director of Intellectual Property for a broadband networking company. Experience spans IP due diligence, patent prosecution, licensing negotiations, trade secret programs, and litigation support.
Education
- J.D., University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
- M.S., Purdue University
- A.B. Chemistry, Occidental College
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Reno, Nevada · Truckee, California