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August 4, 2025 44 mins

This episode of Virtual Water Cooler Chat features Kevin Jakel, Founder and CEO of Unified Patents, a company that deters non-practicing entities from monetizing patents in strategic technology areas.  

Prior to founding Unified Patents, Kevin served as Intuit’s Head of IP Litigation. Kevin previously practiced as a patent litigator with Kaye Scholer LLP and Howrey LLP and advised clients on intellectual property strategy, litigation, and patent prosecution. Kevin began his career in IP as a patent examiner at the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.  

Kevin has a JD from George Washington University Law School and a BS in mechanical engineering from UCLA. 

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Learn more about Unified Patents. 

 

Virtual Patent Gateway (VPG) reduces overhead costs by providing PTAB attorneys with on-demand and affordable paralegal support services. Virtual Patent Gateway Founder Ashley Cheung has a passion for supporting the next generation in the workplace and is committed to developing a growth mindset within VPG.   

Learn more about VPG here

Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is posted for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. 

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