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Clint is a registered patent attorney and a member of the firm's Intellectual Property (IP) Prosecution, Transactions &amp; Portfolio Management practice group. He focuses his practice on patent preparation and prosecution, particularly in electrical, computer, software and mechanical technologies.

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<p class="wp-block-contentpilot-introduction">Clint is a registered patent attorney and a member of the firm's Intellectual Property (IP) Prosecution, Transactions &amp; Portfolio Management practice group. He focuses his practice on patent preparation and prosecution, particularly in electrical, computer, software and mechanical technologies. </p>

Before joining Thompson Hine, Clint served as an associate at other firms in Atlanta, where he gained significant experience preparing original patent applications, responding to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) actions, conducting inventor and examiner interview calls, performing patentability searches and preparing invalidity opinions.

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<p>Before joining Thompson Hine, Clint served as an associate at other firms in Atlanta, where he gained significant experience preparing original patent applications, responding to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) actions, conducting inventor and examiner interview calls, performing patentability searches and preparing invalidity opinions. </p>

While attending law school, Clint served as an associate, law clerk and patent agent for a Georgia law firm and completed the USPTO's Summer Patent Program.

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<p>While attending law school, Clint served as an associate, law clerk and patent agent for a Georgia law firm and completed the USPTO's Summer Patent Program. </p>

Prior to entering the legal profession, Clint worked for more than a decade in technical sales and account management with multiple companies focusing on medical and surgical equipment, software and hardware, including a Fortune 100 multinational U.S. conglomerate. With that company he completed a 15-month intensive leadership course. Clint also has earned Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

<p>Prior to entering the legal profession, Clint worked for more than a decade in technical sales and account management with multiple companies focusing on medical and surgical equipment, software and hardware, including a Fortune 100 multinational U.S. conglomerate. With that company he completed a 15-month intensive leadership course. Clint also has earned Six Sigma Green Belt certification.</p>

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Clint holds a Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering with a concentration in electrical engineering. His technical experience encompasses computer architecture; computer hardware and software; machine learning; user interfaces; autonomous driving; search engines; cloud computing; virtual machines; location-based services; e-commerce; databases; advertising; medical equipment and devices; semiconductors (including devices, equipment and processes); wireless systems and devices; financial and medical transaction systems; vaping/e-cigarette devices, and power generation equipment and controls.

<p>Clint holds a Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering with a concentration in electrical engineering. His technical experience encompasses computer architecture; computer hardware and software; machine learning; user interfaces; autonomous driving; search engines; cloud computing; virtual machines; location-based services; e-commerce; databases; advertising; medical equipment and devices; semiconductors (including devices, equipment and processes); wireless systems and devices; financial and medical transaction systems; vaping/e-cigarette devices, and power generation equipment and controls.</p>

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Georgia State University College of Law, J.D., 2015

Georgia State University College of Business, M.B.A., 2015

Marquette University, 2002

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<p>A sampling of Clint’s experience includes:</p>
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<li>Representing corporations, entrepreneurs and startups regarding protecting technical innovations.</li>
<li>Prosecuting patents for corporations, entrepreneurs, startups and individuals before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.</li>
<li>Developing protection strategies for intellectual property assets and portfolios.</li>
<li>Prosecuting and enforcing patents worldwide.</li>
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<li><a href="https://thompsonhinestaging.contentpilot.net/publications/supreme-court-allows-inventors-to-challenge-their-own-patents">“Supreme Court Allows Inventors to Challenge Their Own Patents,” Thompson Hine <em>Intellectual Property Update</em>, July 2021</a></li>
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Publications

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<li>Panelist, “Navigating Employment, IP, and ESG Challenges in Atlanta’s Thriving Startup Scene,” Thompson Hine <em>Startups Streamlined</em> Podcast Series, February 2025</li>
</ul>


Presentations

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<li>Six Sigma Green Belt Certification</li>
</ul>


Distinctions

<h3>Professional Associations</h3>
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<li>Member, Intellectual Property Owners Association</li>
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<h3>Community Activities</h3>
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<li>Advisory Board member, Georgia Lawyers for the Arts/Georgia PATENTS</li>
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<h3>Professional Activities</h3>
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<li>Member, State Bar of Georgia, Intellectual Property Law Section</li>
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