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Richard Krukar

  1. Richard Krukar’s practice specializes in patent preparation, prosecution and litigation.  Dr. Krukar holds a Ph.D in Electrical and Computer Engineering. He prepares and prosecutes patent applications in areas where he has real world technical experience (see “Technologies” listed below).  Dr. Krukar has also handled complex patent litigation.

Dr. Krukar was a development engineer and a software and computer systems manager with Accent Optical Technologies in Albuquerque, New Mexico (previously Biorad Laboratories) where he developed and managed the control systems and factory automation interfaces for metrology tools as well as Linux based compute farms analyzing metrology data.

He co-founded OpenLDAP, a non-profit foundation dedicated to the development and support of an open source software platform for the lightweight directory access protocol (LDAP).  Dr. Krukar held a corporate R&D position at Lam Research Corporation of Fremont, California and was a Member of Technical Staff with AT&T/Lucent Bell Laboratories in Murray Hill, New Jersey.

TECHNOLOGIES

  • Image Processing / Pattern Recognition
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Supervised & Unsupervised Machine Learning
  • Cloud computing and Infrastructure
  • Blockchain
  • Electrical/Electronic
  • Electro-mechanical
  • Computer hardware and software
  • Telecommunications/Computer networking
  • Semiconductors
  • Semiconductor Capital Equipment
  • Analog/digital electronics
  • Nanotechnology

Kevin Soules

Kevin Soules is a registered patent attorney and a 2009 graduate of the University of Mexico School of Law who specializes in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications for complex technology. With 14 years of experience, Kevin has worked closely with clients ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies to help them develop a robust IP portfolio and has handled intellectual property litigation. Kevin also worked as a research assistant at BUAP University in Puebla, Mexico, developing software to model classical and quantum dynamic systems.

Already intrigued by science and technology and also coming from a family of scientists, Kevin pursued his patent law degree after finishing his undergrad studies in physics and applied mathematics. On top of being a very technological-based field of law, the creativity of all sorts of clients makes the job more interesting.

“I really like getting to work with inventors very closely and work through their mental process to see how they develop these unique ideas. I like to see how they solve problems,” said Soules.

Outside of his career, Kevin loves to spend time with his wife and kids, a 1 year old and a 3 year old. He and his family spend time outdoors in the backcountry of New Mexico. Whether it’s hiking, snowboarding, backpacking, or fishing, they love to explore the outdoors together.

TECHNOLOGIES

  • Mechanical
  • Electrical/Electronic
  • Electro-Mechanical
  • Computer hardware & software

AFFILIATIONS

  • Adjunct Professor, University of New Mexico School of Law – Patent Law
  • Board Member (Chair Elect), New Mexico State Bar – IP Law Section
  • Mentor – Innovate Texas Tech Mentor Program