Olivia Oh
Olivia Oh
Paralegal
Olivia is a highly experienced intellectual property paralegal specializing in domestic and international patent prosecution. Since entering the legal field in 2016, she has supported attorneys and clients in managing complex IP portfolios across a wide range of industries. Olivia collaborates closely with inventors, attorneys, and foreign counsel, ensuring prosecution efforts are timely, accurate, and aligned with each jurisdiction’s requirements.
Known for her organization, reliability, and proactive communication, Olivia brings a thoughtful and detail‑oriented approach to every matter she handles. Her experience spans from early‑stage prosecution through post‑grant coordination, and she is deeply committed to delivering consistent, high‑quality support throughout all stages of the IP protection process.
Industry Experience
- Life Sciences
- Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Compositions
- Medical Imaging Technology
- Biomechanics
- Mechanical Systems
- Industrial Automation Equipment
- Geothermal Energy Technology
- Environmental Engineering
- Haptic Technology
- Consumer Products
- Apparel
- Jewelry
- Outdoor Gear / Survival Equipment
Education
- Intellectual Property Law Specialist Certificate Program, The University of Texas at Austin
Kristen Gruber Reif
Kristen Gruber Reif
Of Counsel
Kristen helps clients of all sizes build and defend high-value patent portfolios across a range of industries. Before transitioning to patent law, she spent nearly a decade in systems and process engineering, contributing to semiconductor manufacturing as well as aerospace and defense technologies. This technical foundation helps her translate technical concepts into clear, enforceable claim sets and collaborate effectively with engineers, scientists, and business leaders.
Kristen’s practice spans computer memory, Artificial Intelligence (including generative models), communication networks, telecommunications and wireless protocols, optics, semiconductors, food sciences, medical devices, biochemistry, oilfield technologies, energy storage, automotive, aerospace, and chemical manufacturing (including polymers and catalysts).
Representative Work
- Advised clients ranging from start-ups to multinational corporations in international patent filing and prosecution strategies
- Partnered with in-house counsel at a global semiconductor company to advise continuation filings and claim language and scope across multiple product lines
- Collaborated on-site with engineering and legal teams of a Fortune 500 company to perform patent mining and determine claim filing strategies based on technical analysis of competitor products
- Assessed patent strength and infringement risk by mapping claim elements to technical specifications developed by telecommunications standards organizations
Admissions
- Texas
- Hawaii
- USPTO
Education
- J.D. – University of Houston Law Center
- M.E. Software Systems Engineering – University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
- M.B.A. – University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
- B.S. Chemical and Petroleum Refining Engineering – Colorado School of Mines
Peighton Bruno
Peighton Bruno
Associate
Peighton is passionate about providing strategic guidance to clients, helping them protect and leverage their intellectual property (IP) to its highest potential in the U.S. and foreign jurisdictions.
Peighton has extensive experience developing comprehensive patent strategies and assisting inventors and businesses navigate the complexities of the patent process. She has successfully drafted and prosecuted design and utility patent applications across a diverse range of technologies and industries, delivering tailored solutions that align with the unique needs of each client.
In addition to patent prosecution work, Peighton conducts critical IP analyses, including freedom-to-operate, patentability, invalidity, and non-infringement assessments. She supports clients with IP diligence reviews in their preparation for acquiring, selling, or licensing valuable IP assets. Peighton draws on this comprehensive skill set to help clients navigate the full spectrum of IP-related legal issues.
Driven by a desire to continually expand her expertise in the evolving IP landscape, Peighton actively seeks opportunities to broaden her practice and continues to gain experience in other areas of IP law, including trademark law and technology transfer. This dedication enables her to offer well-rounded, forward-thinking counsel to clients.
With a passion for advancing innovation and supporting the success of her clients, Peighton is dedicated to delivering clear, practical solutions to her clients at every stage of their business cycle.
Representative Work
- Design patent procurement related to automobiles, consumer products, and medical devices.
- Design patent enforcement, including requests for removal of infringing products from e-commerce platforms in foreign jurisdictions such as China.
- Utility patent procurement related to mechanical, software, and electro-mechanical technologies as well as home and consumer products.
- IP portfolio management and monetization.
- Trademark procurement.
- Freedom-to-operate, invalidity, IP due diligence, non-infringement, patentability, and other patent analyses and opinions.
Industry Experience
Education
- J.D., University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law, Magna Cum Laude
- Intellectual Property Law Certificate
- Associate Editor, The University of New Hampshire Law Review
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Denver – Daniel Felix Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science
Admissions
- Colorado
- USPTO
Tricia Heckman
Tricia Heckman
Office Manager
Tricia joined the firm in 2021 and provides cross disciplinary support to all of our professionals and outside consultants. Her responsibilities include a variety of administrative, financial, clerical, facilities, legal, client relations, and organizational tasks that support the office.
Bob Nelson
Bob Nelson
Of Counsel
Bob is a patent attorney registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Bob is also licensed to practice law in Colorado and Massachusetts. Prior to entering the legal field, he worked as an engineer designing and developing radar systems. His practice focuses on intellectual property with an emphasis in the areas of patent and trademark counseling and procurement. Bob has drafted and prosecuted hundreds of patent applications in a wide range of technologies including semiconductors and semiconductor fabrication, imaging systems, medical devices, robotics, LED lighting, and others.
Education
- J.D., University of New Hampshire School of Law
- B.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Massachusetts
Admissions
- Colorado
Massachusetts
USPTO
Craig A. Neugeboren
Craig A. Neugeboren
Senior Partner
Craig A. Neugeboren is the founder and a Senior Partner of Neugeboren O’Dowd PC. He started the firm after spending 15 years as a design engineer and as an attorney in both private practice and as in-house counsel for a multi-national publicly traded company. Craig is a patent attorney registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and is admitted to practice law in California and Colorado. He is also admitted to practice in many district and appeal courts throughout the country.
Representative Work
- Patent and trademark procurement and enforcement
- Litigation management
- Brand protection and overall IP enforcement
Recognitions
- IAM Global 1000 IP Law
- Colorado Super Lawyer
- 5280 Magazine Best of Denver
- Past Adjunct Professor at University of Colorado and University of Denver Schools of Law
Education
- J.D., Rutgers Law School
- B.S., University of Pennsylvania
Admissions
- Colorado Supreme Court
- California Supreme Court
- US District Court for the District of Colorado
- USPTO
Yoriko Morita
Yoriko Morita
Senior Patent Agent
Yoriko specializes in creating and executing tailored IP strategies for early stage hardware companies with complicated technologies. She started working in patent prosecution in 1996, became a U.S. Registered Patent Agent in 2001, and has been working with and within startups her entire legal career, including starting three companies of her own in the past.
Yoriko is also a Certified Licensing Professional, recognized by the Licensing Executives Society. She has native fluency in both English and Japanese, as well as extensive experience working and negotiating in Asia.
Representative Work
- Early-stage company IP strategy development
- Supporting corporate growth plans through IP work
Recognitions
- Founding Board Member, Glider (2017 – 2020)
- Member Board of Directors, KUNC and The Colorado Sound (2016 – 2019)
- Recognized in the IAM Strategy 300
Education
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (Optics), University of Colorado
- M.B.A., Business Administration, University of Colorado
- B.A., Physics, Lawrence University
Admissions
- Registered Patent Agent, USPTO
- Certified Licensing Professional (CLP)
Barbara Westphal
Barbara Westphal
Paralegal
Barbara is an accomplished paralegal with over a decade of experience in the intellectual property field. She plays a crucial role providing the structural support attorneys and agents require, ensuring clients receive top-notch service. She and the paralegal team handle the foundational issues that allow our attorneys to do what they do best. Barbara exemplifies professionalism and dedication. Our clients can rest assured that they are in very capable hands with an experienced team attuned to their specific needs.
Education
- Certified Patent Paralegal, IPlegalEd
- B.S., Business Administration, SUNY Empire State University