Anthony F. Bonner, Jr.

Anthony F. Bonner, Jr. is a highly accomplished intellectual property (IP) attorney with extensive expertise in patent prosecution, trademark prosecution, copyright registration, IP licensing, and related litigation. His practice spans industries such as electrical, computer, and mechanical engineering, offering tailored solutions to Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and individual inventors.

With a robust technical background, Tony has developed notable experience in electrical and computer technologies, including DSL, microelectronics, GPS, integrated circuits, and software. His work extends to mechanical engineering fields, particularly in manufacturing and medical devices. He also advises on open source matters, providing services like compliance audits and assisting clients in contributing to the open source community.

Tony’s educational foundation includes a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Bachelor of Arts from Transylvania University, both earned in 2001, followed by a Juris Doctor from the University of Kentucky College of Law in 2004. His diverse academic and professional training positions him uniquely to navigate the technical and legal complexities of IP law.

Licensed to practice law in Kentucky, Georgia, and Utah, Tony is also registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and admitted to multiple state and federal courts. He has held key leadership positions, including Chair of the Kentucky Bar Association’s Intellectual Property Section (2023–2024), and serves on the boards of leading IP-focused organizations such as the Kentucky Intellectual Property Alliance and the Intellectual Property Organization.

Tony’s career is distinguished by his commitment to fostering innovation and protecting the intellectual assets of his clients. His guidance ensures clients can strategically manage their IP portfolios, comply with complex regulations, and defend their rights in litigation. By bridging the gap between engineering and law, he consistently delivers impactful outcomes in the fast-evolving world of technology and intellectual property.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
• Chair of the IP Section, Kentucky Bar Association
• Executive Committee, Downtown Lexington Partnership (DLP)
• Sub-Committee, Intellectual Property Organization (IPO)
• Board of Advisor, Kentucky Intellectual Property Alliance (KYIPA)

Licensed State

• Kentucky
• Georgia
• Utah

Education

• University of Kentucky College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Transylvania University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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