Reinhart Welcomes New Attorney to Intellectual Property Practice

Rockford – Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. (Reinhart) is pleased to announce the addition of Abdullah Akhtar, who joins Reinhart’s Intellectual Property Practice as an associate in the firm’s Rockford office. He previously served as a registered patent agent with Reinhart.

"Abdullah’s background in electrical engineering allows him to provide the focused insight many of our clients need to safeguard their intellectual property,” says Reinhart CEO, Albert Orr. “This, along with his collaborative approach provides creators, owners and inventors with peace of mind that they are well protected."

Since graduating cum laude from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, Akhtar has focused on assisting clients in obtaining IP protection. His practice encompasses all aspects of IP law, with a particular emphasis on the preparation and prosecution of patent applications. Akhtar brings technical expertise to his practice through his electrical engineering degree, and he possesses the ability to think like a patent examiner and make compelling arguments. He has experience in a range of fields, including electrical, computer, telecommunications, electromechanical and business methods. His detail-oriented, collaborative approach helps inventors reap the benefits of their ingenuity.