Dan Honz

Dan Honz is a patent attorney in Omaha, Nebraska, who focuses exclusively on intellectual property law. His practice includes patent drafting and prosecution, innovation strategy, and patent opinions. With training in engineering and law, he can understand technical concepts and translate them into clear patent strategies. His work helps clients assess inventions, protect new ideas, and make informed decisions about intellectual property.

Dan earned a B.S. in Chemical Engineering, with honors, from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 2004. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, College of Law in 2008. His education combines technical study with legal analysis, providing a strong foundation for work involving complex inventions. This background helps him examine technical details, identify important patent issues, and explain legal options in practical terms.

Dan developed additional technical experience through several internship programs with global innovation companies. These opportunities exposed him to the inventive work taking place in academic and industrial settings and inspired his move into patent law. He now draws on that experience when preparing patent applications, guiding matters through prosecution, developing innovation strategies, and providing opinions on patent-related questions. His engineering knowledge allows him to engage with the technical community and approach intellectual property matters from an informed perspective.

Dan Honz became a registered patent attorney before the United States Patent and Trademark Office in 2008 and was admitted to the Nebraska Bar that same year. His combination of chemical engineering knowledge, legal training, and industry experience supports a disciplined approach to intellectual property protection. By connecting technical insight with practical legal guidance, he helps clients understand patent issues, evaluate available paths, and pursue protection that aligns with their innovation goals.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Advent, LLP
• Member, Nebraska Bar Association

Licensed State

• Nebraska

Education

• University of Nebraska at Lincoln, College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Nebraska at Lincoln
  Bachelor of Science (BS)