Adam Bell
Intellectual Property, Patents, Trademarks, Trade Secrets (Transactional)
San Francisco, California
Personal Introduction
I am the founder and senior partner of Bell IP Law, a San Francisco-based firm that provides high-quality and strategic IP services to a diverse range of clients, including universities, public and private companies, non-US law firms, independent inventors, and international clients. With over 20 years of experience in domestic and international IP law, I have expertise in all aspects of IP prosecution, strategy, and management, especially in complex technology and portfolio management. I hold a D.Phil. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Oxford, a JD from the Hastings College of the Law, and a US Patent Bar certification from the USPTO. My mission is to empower and support inventors, entrepreneurs, and organizations with my expertise and passion for IP law.
Practice Composition
Transactional
Education
Practice Summary
Driven by a real enthusiasm for IP, I combine the highest legal standards with extensive scientific and technical knowledge and transactional experience. Every patent application is crafted with skill and care to maximize patent viability and commercial value in the US. My network of associate firms throughout the world give global reach when needed. Each application is drafted, filed and prosecuted by a single attorney assuring continuity and efficiency of work and giving a single constant point of contact throughout the life of the case.
Response Time
1 day
Personal Interests & Charitable Work
In addition to leading my firm, I also have multiple roles and engagements in the IP education and innovation sectors. I serve as an IP advisor for Aligned AI, a company that develops ethical and trustworthy AI solutions, and as a board member, founder, and equity holder of IPLEGALED, Inc., the No.1 IP paralegal training course in the US. I have also been involved in various patent law-focused and technology-focused companies, such as Patent Pathway, Wabeso, and ScotBio, as a director, board member, or investor.
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