Todd E. Behrens

Todd E. Behrens is a registered patent attorney at Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP, with extensive experience advising clients on intellectual property law matters. He helps businesses protect innovations through patent prosecution, trademark guidance, and strategic portfolio development. His practice includes patentability reviews, non-infringement assessments, freedom to operate analyses, and intellectual property due diligence. He works with technologies ranging from autonomous vehicles and software systems to medical devices and industrial automation. Through practical legal counsel, he helps organizations reduce risk, strengthen assets, and support innovation goals.

Todd earned a B.S.E., cum laude, in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Biomedical Engineering from Duke University. He later received a J.D., magna cum laude, from Case Western Reserve University School of Law. This combination of engineering and legal education provides a strong foundation for handling complex technology matters. His academic training supports work involving electronics, software, communication systems, biomedical technologies, and other technical fields. The knowledge gained through both degrees helps him evaluate inventions and intellectual property issues effectively.

Todd has built a legal career focused on patents, trademarks, and technology transactions. Before joining Calfee in 2022, he practiced with Medley, Behrens, and Lewis LLC and previously worked at Turocy and Watson, LLP. He also served as an adjunct professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Law, teaching in the Intellectual Property Entrepreneur Clinic. Throughout his career, he has prepared and prosecuted patents, drafted legal opinions, supported licensing matters, and advised clients across jurisdictions on intellectual property decisions.

Todd E. Behrens assists companies, inventors, and organizations seeking to protect valuable ideas and technology. He has experience rendering patentability, invalidity, non-infringement, and freedom to operate opinions that help clients make informed business decisions. His work also includes trademark selection and application prosecution. By combining technical understanding with legal insight, he helps clients navigate intellectual property challenges with confidence. Todd remains focused on creating practical strategies that support innovation, strengthen competitive positions, and advance business objectives effectively.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP
• Member, Ohio State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Ohio

Education

• Case Western Reserve University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Duke University
  Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE)

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