Steven Rinehart

Steven Rinehart is a patent attorney who represents clients in securing, protecting, and enforcing intellectual property rights. A partner with Vested Law, he has built a career handling patent prosecution, internet law, and domain name disputes. With experience spanning patents, trademarks, and litigation, he provides comprehensive IP counsel to individuals, businesses, and technology companies seeking to protect their innovations and digital assets.

Rinehart earned his J.D. from the University of Utah College of Law in 2003 after studying Computer Science, Naval Science, and English at Brigham Young University, where he completed his B.A. in 2000. In addition to his law degree, he is a licensed pilot, certified by the Federal Aviation Administration in 2005. His education and training give him a unique perspective on both technical and legal matters, particularly in patent applications involving software and mechanical devices.

Rinehart has prosecuted hundreds of patent and trademark applications and has represented internet registrars in accreditation matters before ICANN. He has handled more than 200 domain name disputes, taking nearly all to final adjudication. He is the only attorney in the world to solely own an ICANN-accredited domain registrar, giving him rare insight into domain-related disputes. His representative matters include federal litigation, appellate cases, and complex disputes involving technology and intellectual property rights.

Licensed before the U.S. Patent Office, Utah State Bar, Virginia State Bar, Eastern District of Texas, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, Steven Rinehart brings a broad legal reach to his clients. He is also a published author in legal journals and bar publications. His commitment to protecting innovation and his extensive record in IP disputes make him a trusted advisor in patent and internet law.

Law Office Affiliations

• Patent Attorney, Western IP Law
• Member, Utah State Bar
• Member, Virginia State Bar
• Member, Texas State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Utah
• Virginia

Education

• University of Utah College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Brigham Young University Provo, Utah
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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