Joseph M. Joe Rolnicki

Joseph M. Joe Rolnicki

Copyright Law

3.0 (1 reviews)
Clayton, Missouri
37+ years experience
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard PC
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Contact Information

120 South Central Avenue, Suite 1600, Clayton, MO 63105
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Bio

Mr. Rolnicki practices Intellectual Property law in the firm's Business Services group. He is registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and is a former Patent Office Primary Examiner. He has extensive experience in preparing and prosecuting patent and trademark applications in the United States and in many foreign countries.Mr. Rolnicki's patent preparation and prosecution experience encompasses technologies including aircraft components, conveyor systems, footwear, gear transmissions, HVAC components, manually operated liquid dispensers, modular building components, motor lubrication systems, product packaging, sheet metal conditioning apparatus, specialty tools, surgical instruments and devices, valve assemblies, vehicle suspension systems and many others. He is also experienced in the preparation of confidentiality, license, assignment, trade secret and other agreements, and in preparing patentability, validity and infringement/freedom-of-use opinions.His years of experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications has resulted in the issuing of hundreds of U.S. Patents in various different technical fields. His past experience as a Patent Office Examiner gives him a special insight into the procedures practiced at the Patent Office in the handling of patent applications, from their filing to their issuance as patents. Patent and Trademark Office and is a former Patent Office Primary Examiner. He has extensive experience in preparing and prosecuting patent and trademark applications in the United States and in many foreign countries. Mr. Rolnicki's patent preparation and prosecution experience encompasses technologies including aircraft components, conveyor systems, footwear, gear transmissions, HVAC components, manually operated liquid dispensers, modular building components, motor lubrication systems, product packaging, sheet metal conditioning apparatus, specialty tools, surgical instruments and devices, valve assemblies, vehicle suspension systems and many others. He is also experienced in the preparation of confidentiality, license, assignment, trade secret and other agreements, and in preparing patentability, validity and infringement/freedom-of-use opinions. His years of experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications has resulted in the issuing of hundreds of U.S. Patents in various different technical fields. His past experience as a Patent Office Examiner gives him a special insight into the procedures practiced at the Patent Office in the handling of patent applications, from their filing to their issuance as patents.

Practice Areas

Copyright Law

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Patent Law, St. Louis (2022)
  • Recognized: Copyright Law
  • Recognized: Patent Law
  • Practice Area: Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Practice Area: Litigation - Patent
  • Practice Area: Trade Secrets Law
  • Practice Area: Trademark Law

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012

Education

  • George Mason University, graduated 1988
  • Southern Illinois University, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, graduated 1982

Reviews

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Eric Jones

2 weeks ago

Competent IP attorney, but communication could improve

Mr. Rolnicki handled a patent application for my small tech startup. His 37 years of experience and background as a former Patent Examiner were evident; he clearly knows the USPTO process inside and out. The work product was solid, and his recognition in patent law is well-deserved. However, for a firm of Sandberg Phoenix's stature, I expected more proactive communication. There were periods of silence where I had to follow up, and responses sometimes took longer than I'd hoped. He is undoubtedly a knowledgeable attorney in Clayton, but the client service aspect felt just adequate for the fees involved.

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