Jeffrey K. Techentin

Jeffrey K. Techentin is an experienced litigator who focuses on Intellectual Property (IP), internet and technology law, patent and trademark infringement, trade secrets, and copyright matters. He helps clients protect business names, software, online brands, and other valuable rights through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and trial when needed.

Jeffrey earned his B.A. from Kalamazoo College in 1990. He later earned his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School in 1993. His education supports a practice built on careful legal analysis, strong writing, and practical judgment in complex business and technology disputes.

Jeffrey is admitted in Rhode Island and Pennsylvania. He is also admitted before the U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, U.S District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third and Federal Circuits, and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces.

Jeffrey has represented manufacturers, retailers, hospitality businesses, technology clients, and other organizations in complex disputes. His work includes pleadings, motion practice, discovery, expert witness issues, negotiated resolutions, and trials. He also advises clients on creating and protecting IP rights that support business operations and brand value.

Jeffrey has helped clients stop improper use of trade names, trademarks, and domain names, often without filing lawsuits. When court action was needed, he pursued fast relief. His experience also includes patent disputes involving software, mechanical, electronic, and related technology matters for both plaintiffs and defendants.

Jeffrey’s trial background includes service as a prosecutor in the United States Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps. He has handled jury trials and other court proceedings for many years. His litigation work also reaches beyond IP matters, including contract disputes, construction claims, and state labor-relations issues.

Jeffrey has helped reduce client risk in high-value disputes, including a matter where copyright preemption lowered potential exposure. He also defended trademark use in a case involving the “nominative fair use” doctrine in the First Circuit, showing his ability to connect legal strategy with business goals.

Jeffrey K. Techentin has received Professional Excellence in the Law, IP Rights, Rhode Island Monthly, 2019 – 2025. He was also named an IP Star by Managing Intellectual Property Magazine, 2013 – 2025. His career reflects careful planning, courtroom skill, and a strong focus on protecting clients’ rights.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.
• Member, Federal Bar Association, Defense Counsel of Rhode Island
• Member, American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Section

Licensed State

• Rhode Island
• Pennsylvania

Education

• University of Michigan Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Kalamazoo College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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