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August 2024

McCoy Russell attending AUTM Western Regional Meeting

A proud supporter of AUTM and its programming for technology transfer professionals, McCoy Russell will be attending AUTM’s Western Region Meeting next month in Phoenix, Arizona. Partner Justin Wagner takes an active role with AUTM’s Western Region Meeting Planning Committee to help make the regional meeting engaging, fulfilling, and entertaining for all the attendees.

The upcoming AUTM Western Region Meeting in Phoenix will be the premier technology transfer conference of the year in the region. Attending offers a unique opportunity for academic and industry professionals to come together and learn and network. Justin looks forward to expanding insights, forging new connections, and strengthening existing relationships.

Justin Wagner Inclusion in Best Lawyers 2025

McCoy Russell celebrates Partner Justin Wagner’s inclusion in the 25th edition of Best Lawyers. Justin is recognized for his practice in Patent Law.

Justin represents and supports clients in the development of their intellectual property portfolios. He works closely with clients to conduct thorough patentability evaluations and to secure meaningful patent protection. Justin’s practice encompasses a broad range of electromechanical and biomedical technologies, with a particular emphasis on medical devices and software innovations, including artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Serving as President of the Oregon Patent Law Association (OPLA) for 2024, Justin is committed to advancing thought leadership and fostering the local patent community. He organizes Continuing Legal Education (CLE) sessions and networking opportunities. A key achievement under his leadership was the successful hosting of the OPLA Patent Law Conference at Salishan Coastal Lodge, which featured distinguished speakers and panels addressing current trends and updates in patent law.

Furthermore, Justin plays an instrumental role in strengthening collaborations between Academic Technology Transfer Offices and the US Patent and Trademark Office through his active engagement with the Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM).

McCoy Russell congratulates Justin on his recognition in Best Lawyers.

McCoy Russell Recognized For Its Growth

McCoy Russell, a certified woman-owned small business, has been recognized as one of the region’s fastest growing private companies in 2024 by the Portland Business Journal.

As a specialized intellectual property law firm, McCoy Russell continues to be devoted to developing and implementing creative and winning intellectual property strategies. The firm applies pioneering solutions and structures to maximize the potential of the highly-skilled staff to the benefit of its clients.

Developing in-house solutions via Ironcrow AI to streamline McCoy Russell’s practice, senior attorneys work in concert with a unique combination of technology-focused and prosecution-focused teams to generate high-quality patent and trademark solutions. The firm continues to hone a team-based prosecution strategy and looks forward being a leader in IP technological advancements as to patent and trademark application processes.