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By ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |
August 28, 2009

K&L Gates LLP welcomes Charles D. Holland to the firm's Palo Alto office as a partner in the intellectual property practice. Holland joins K&L Gates from Morrison & Foerster LLP.

A patent lawyer and engineer who focuses on renewable energy and clean technology, Holland counsels investors and companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500 corporations on intellectual property matters. In addition to patent prosecution, portfolio review, and strategic advice, his practice includes non-infringement and invalidity analyses, due diligence reviews, and litigation analyses. Holland has advised companies on issues involving a wide array of technologies, such as solar energy, water purification, solar cells, alternate fuels, and waste handling, as well as on the manufacturing of medical devices, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and chemical and petrochemical products.

“K&L Gates is pleased to welcome Chuck to our Palo Alto office,” said Jon Michaelson, administrative partner of K&L Gates' Palo Alto office. “Chuck's extensive patent experience and familiarity with the renewable energy sector further expand K&L Gates' intellectual property capabilities and services to the firm's clients.”

K&L Gates Chairman and Global Managing Partner Peter J. Kalis said: “With Chuck's arrival, K&L Gates' intellectual property group takes another step forward, and we add to strength in industry sectors of growing importance to the economy.”

“I am delighted to join K&L Gates with its strong patent prosecution capabilities and impressive team of IP lawyers with diverse technical backgrounds,” commented Holland. “The depth and breadth of the firm's cleantech and related practices is particularly attractive, and I look forward to helping to advance further the firm's ability to handle IP issues in the cleantech and life sciences areas.”

K&L Gates LLP welcomes Charles D. Holland to the firm's Palo Alto office as a partner in the intellectual property practice. Holland joins K&L Gates from Morrison & Foerster LLP .

A patent lawyer and engineer who focuses on renewable energy and clean technology, Holland counsels investors and companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500 corporations on intellectual property matters. In addition to patent prosecution, portfolio review, and strategic advice, his practice includes non-infringement and invalidity analyses, due diligence reviews, and litigation analyses. Holland has advised companies on issues involving a wide array of technologies, such as solar energy, water purification, solar cells, alternate fuels, and waste handling, as well as on the manufacturing of medical devices, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and chemical and petrochemical products.

“K&L Gates is pleased to welcome Chuck to our Palo Alto office,” said Jon Michaelson, administrative partner of K&L Gates' Palo Alto office. “Chuck's extensive patent experience and familiarity with the renewable energy sector further expand K&L Gates' intellectual property capabilities and services to the firm's clients.”

K&L Gates Chairman and Global Managing Partner Peter J. Kalis said: “With Chuck's arrival, K&L Gates' intellectual property group takes another step forward, and we add to strength in industry sectors of growing importance to the economy.”

“I am delighted to join K&L Gates with its strong patent prosecution capabilities and impressive team of IP lawyers with diverse technical backgrounds,” commented Holland. “The depth and breadth of the firm's cleantech and related practices is particularly attractive, and I look forward to helping to advance further the firm's ability to handle IP issues in the cleantech and life sciences areas.”

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