Hissan Anis

Hissan Anis is a skilled intellectual property attorney with deep roots in engineering and law. With over a decade of experience, He advises clients on patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. His practice supports both public and private companies looking to safeguard and maximize their innovations.

Hissan completed his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering at the University of Kansas in 2005, graduating first in his class. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Kansas School of Law in 2009, where he served as Articles Editor for the Kansas Journal of Law and Public Policy and received top honors in several legal subjects.

Hissan’s work in patent law spans electrical, mechanical, and software technologies. His patent prosecution portfolio includes innovations in aircraft, automotive parts, oil drilling, power systems, radar, smart home devices, and computer-implemented methods. He is also highly experienced in AIA post-grant proceedings and has handled numerous inter partes reviews for his clients.

Hissan regularly guides clients through IP litigation issues, focusing on infringement, enforcement, and licensing. His legal insight is grounded in real-world engineering experience, having worked in transmission and distribution engineering and as a programmer for a microelectronics company before attending law school.

Hissan is admitted to practice in Kansas, Missouri, and several federal courts, including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Chambers USA has recognized his work, Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, and Managing IP’s “IP Stars,” affirming his leadership in the field.

Hissan Anis continues to help companies protect their creative work through strategic legal counsel, backed by his technical expertise and courtroom experience. His dedication and reputation make him a trusted advisor in the evolving world of intellectual property law.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Avek IP, LLC
• Member, Kansas Bar Association
• Member, Missouri Bar Association

Licensed State

• Kansas
• Missouri

Education

• University of Kansas School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Kansas
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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