Preston P. Frischknecht

Preston P. Frischknecht is an intellectual property lawyer at Project CIP, focused on practical business goals. He advises companies, founders, and innovators on protecting ideas, brands, and products with clear, efficient strategies. His legal career includes work at Project CIP, service as General Counsel at CVB Inc. (Malouf), and attorney roles at Peck Hadfield and Jones Waldo. He is also a Registered Patent Attorney before the USPTO, bringing focused knowledge to complex intellectual property matters and disputes nationwide for clients.

Preston earned his B.S. from Utah State University, graduating Magna Cum Laude and receiving Man of the Year honors. He later earned his J.D. from the University of Utah, where he finished in the top 10% of his class and served as Editor-In-Chief of the Utah Law Review. This academic training built a strong base in legal writing, analysis, and advocacy. It also prepared him to guide clients confidently through patent, trademark, copyright, and business matters every day.

Preston has helped individuals, startups, and established companies protect and grow valuable intellectual property in the United States and abroad. His work includes applying for trademarks, patents, and copyrights, handling key business transactions, and managing infringement disputes and administrative proceedings. He listens to each client’s business goals, filters out steps that do not add value, and recommends useful options. This approach helps clients make smart decisions, protect their market position, and invest resources where they matter most over time.

Preston P. Frischknecht builds strategies around each client’s priorities, timelines, and budget rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. For larger matters, he can scale support through a trusted network of attorneys. His experience with local companies, startups, and growing brands reflects a practical style centered on execution, value, and results. Clients benefit from clear guidance designed to turn innovation into real and lasting market value.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Project CIP
• Member, Utah State Bar
• Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association

Licensed State

• Utah

Education

• University of Utah
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Utah State University
  Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude

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