Joseph Hawkins

Joseph Hawkins is a seasoned intellectual property attorney with a focus on patent prosecution, enforcement, and post-grant proceedings. He has guided clients through complex IP issues across a wide range of industries, helping them protect innovations and develop practical, cost-efficient patent portfolios tailored to their business goals.

Joseph completed his legal education at Brigham Young University, earning a Juris Doctor in law between 2004 and 2007. His studies included advanced legal training in intellectual property rights and enforcement. He also holds a Master of Science in electrical and computer engineering, which supports his work in highly technical legal matters.

Joseph’s technical background includes extensive knowledge of software, computer architecture, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data security. He has helped clients secure patent protection for inventions in networking systems, high-performance storage, and advanced computing applications, both in the United States and internationally.

Joseph has a strong record of success in post-grant proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. His ability to draft precise legal arguments and anticipate technical challenges has made him a valuable partner to clients navigating contentious patent issues and complex enforcement strategies.

Joseph brings additional insight to his legal work from his time as a software engineer. In past roles, he built automated tools for analyzing IP-related data through various APIs, giving him a practical edge in understanding the intersection between law and technology.

Joseph Hawkins is dedicated to providing strategic legal counsel that bridges innovation and protection. His experience in law and engineering allows him to serve a diverse range of clients with insight, precision, and commitment to advancing their intellectual property goals.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Laurence & Phillips IP Law

Licensed State

• Utah

Education

• J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Brigham Young University
  Master of Science (MS)
• Brigham Young University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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