Adam J. Claussen

Adam J. Claussen is an associate attorney at Renner Otto in Cleveland who focuses on intellectual property matters. He advises clients on strategies for protecting innovations and brings a scientific background to patent work involving mechanical and chemical inventions. His experience as a registered patent agent supports his work preparing and prosecuting utility and design patent applications while helping clients evaluate practical approaches to developing and protecting valuable intellectual property.

Adam earned a J.D. from the University of Akron School of Law, where he received an IP Certificate. He also earned a B.S. in Chemistry from Hillsdale College after completing its Accredited Chemistry Program. During law school, he served as a judicial extern for the US Court of Federal Claims, conducting research connected to the court’s patent and copyright docket. His legal and scientific training supports detailed analysis of technically complex inventions.

Adam previously worked as an independent patent agent, guiding company patent strategies and drafting utility and design applications. He also served as an Intellectual Property Research Associate with The Innovation Council, collaborating on international research concerning IP-enabled development of COVID-19 treatments and vaccines. Earlier work in industrial quality control and construction management gave him additional experience with technical processes, project coordination, negotiation, and practical problem solving.

Adam J. Claussen is admitted in Ohio and before the US District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. His professional background combines patent practice, scientific training, policy research, and hands-on industry experience. He is involved with the Akron Bar Association, American Chemical Society, Christian Legal Society, and Federalist Society. This range of experience supports client-focused counsel on patent protection, intellectual property strategy, and the practical management of innovation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Renner Otto
• Member, Ohio State Bar Association
• Member, Akron Bar Association
• Member, Christian Legal Society
• Member, American Chemical Society
• Member, Federalist Society

Licensed State

• Ohio

Education

• University of Akron School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Hillsdale College
  Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry

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