Patrick Kuehl Email & Phone Number

Kansas City, Missouri Area

Each of my clients has unique business goals that require varying litigation techniques. Among my notable cases are these:• Advises Layne Christensen Co. – an international water management, construction and drilling company – in the prosecution and defense of patent and trademark challenges to its products and technology. Recently won decision by federal jury in protection of patent for chemical technology that removes arsenic in water. • Won $2.1 million arbitration for client WireCo World Group Inc. from San Francisco-based computer company for breach of contract and professional negligence in the installation of a specialized software system • Successfully defended advertising company Vertis Inc. in right of publicity lawsuit filed by Michael Jordan, who sought more than $10 million in damages over a Vertis-produced advertising tribute that contained Jordan’s player number. Judge ruled tribute was non-commercial speech protected by the First Amendment and dismissed all of Jordan’s claims.• Represented national baking company Hostess Brands Inc. in trademark cancellation actions before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office• Represented Huhtamaki Inc. in trade secret case over production of Chinet® paper plates• Counsel for Virginia company in trade secret dispute involving the design and production of airboats• Successfully handled numerous domain name disputes under the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy • Defended California company in patent case involving global positioning system (GPS) device for use in the planting and harvesting of agricultural crops• Prosecuted patent infringement case for Herzog Railroad Services Inc. involving ballast distribution rail cars

Doctor Of Law (J.D.)

Bachelor Of Science, Chemical Engineering