Vince stays on top of developing trends in intellectual property protection and changes in the law that can impact the interests of his clients.
Overview
Vince helps companies procure, manage and monetize worldwide patent portfolios. A registered patent attorney, Vince works closely with entities ranging from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups to develop client-specific strategies and solutions based on his deep knowledge of intellectual property law and patent law.
Clients rely on Vince to provide opinions and guidance to enhance protection of important inventions and maintain freedom-to-operate by avoiding infringement of competitor's patents. He also provides counseling and experience in drafting research and development and licensing agreements. His legal counsel and patent protection encompass innovations in a wide range of technical areas, including agricultural chemicals and animal health, pharmaceutical synthesis and formulations, construction materials and methods of manufacture, and all aspects of chemical engineering process design impacting material separation, energy recovery, pollution control, waste treatment and enzymatic processes.
Experience
Vince utilizes Stinson's considerable in-house resources and an extensive network of patent professionals to execute patent prosecution strategies and secure meaningful protection worldwide.
News & Insights
News
Speaking Engagements
Vince speaks and writes on intellectual property law topics ranging from challenging genetic patent issues to "The Start-up IP Playbook."
Publications
"15 Obtaining Multiple Patents for an Invention Presents Pitfalls for the Unwary," The St. Louis Bar Journal, Vol. 70, No. 3, Winter 2024
"The Startup IP Playbook," The St. Louis Bar Journal, Vol. 63, No. 4, Spring 2017
Recognitions
Recognitions
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® list, 2020 - 2025
Professional & Civic Activities
Professional & Civic Activities
Missouri Bar Association
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
University of Missouri School of Law Professional Network
Trinity Lutheran Church's Soup Kitchen (Soulard Neighborhood)
Forest Park Forever
Gateway Arch Park Foundation
Clayton High School Athletic Advisory Committee
Practices & Industries
Admissions
- Missouri, 1991
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 1993
Education
University of Missouri School of Law, J.D., 1993
University of Missouri – Columbia, B.S., Chemical Engineering, magna cum laude, 1988
