R. Burns Israelsen

R. Burns Israelsen is a highly regarded Registered Patent Attorney and Partner whose practice encompasses patent portfolio strategy and intellectual property prosecution on a global scale. He advises inventors, startups, and major corporations across various industries, including software, electronics, telecommunications, and mechanical systems, helping clients secure and protect their innovations.

Mr. Israelsen earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, magna cum laude, from Utah State University, and his Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School. His dual foundation in engineering and law enables him to craft sophisticated legal solutions tailored to the evolving demands of high-technology industries.

Throughout his career, Mr. Israelsen has managed complex patent portfolios and represented clients before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and international authorities. His experience includes patent prosecution, post-issuance proceedings, and intellectual property counseling. He also assists companies in aligning their IP assets with long-term business and innovation goals.

A recognized thought leader, Mr. Israelsen has served as an adjunct professor at both the University of Utah’s S. J. Quinney College of Law and Brigham Young University’s J. Reuben Clark Law School. He has lectured for organizations such as the Licensing Executives Society and the American Intellectual Property Law Association, sharing insights on patent law and innovation management.

R. Burns Israelsen has consistently been recognized as one of the best in his field, earning honors from Chambers USA, U.S. News & World Report’s Best Lawyers, and IAM Patent 1000. Ranked among the top attorneys by Patexia Insights for activity in high-tech patents, he continues to advance excellence in intellectual property law with integrity and technical precision.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Maschoff Brennan Gilmore Israelsen & Mauriel LLP
• Member, Utah State Bar Association
• Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association

Licensed State

• Utah

Education

• Harvard Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Utah State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)
  

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