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Attorney Dale Ream

Dale Ream – Registered Patent Attorney

Dale Ream is a lawyer experienced in Intellectual Property, Patent law, and Trademark protection. Dedicated to advising businesses, creators, and entrepreneurs, Dale provides clear legal direction on securing proprietary innovations and establishing distinct brand identities. His legal counsel focuses on delivering structured IP strategies that safeguard competitive advantages across challenging regulatory environments. By focusing on patent prosecution, trademark registration, and intellectual property portfolio development, Dale helps clients secure commercial exclusivity for their assets. Through precise legal execution and risk mitigation, he makes sure that businesses maintain full control over their proprietary work, enabling them to confidently work through product launches, expansion initiatives, and ongoing commercial activity within competitive market environments.

Core Legal Focus Areas

Working through the legal procedures required for securing intellectual property demands precise execution and deep knowledge of regulatory bodies. Dale Ream focuses his legal practice strictly on core IP disciplines, delivering tailored solutions for securing technical designs and recognizable brand assets. Effective IP defense relies on establishing legal priority early in the development lifecycle, protecting valuable inventions from unauthorized reproduction, and establishing strong statutory ownership rights. By prioritizing high-value commercial protections, Dale assists businesses in minimizing commercial vulnerabilities while developing sustainable legal strategies for their long-term growth, strategic partnerships, and commercial success.

Key Practice Areas

  • Intellectual Property Strategy – Developing end-to-end IP protection strategies to evaluate portfolio viability, manage intangible assets, and protect broader enterprise value.

  • Patent Protection – Structuring, filing, and prosecuting utility and design patents to secure exclusive rights for original technical innovations and mechanical solutions.

  • Trademark Registration – Securing federal trademark protections, conducting clearance evaluations, and registering brand names, logos, and trade dress.

“As a former computer scientist and engineer, I understand the various challenges of product development. My #1 goal is to help you get your product to market.”

Credentials, Education & Industry Experience

With over 25 years of experience as a registered patent lawyer, Dale Ream has successfully prosecuted hundreds of patent applications of all types to issuance. Uniquely positioned as both a lawyer and a former computer scientist and engineer, Dale bridges the gap between challenging legal structures and technical product development. His background includes more than 15 years of direct involvement in product development, assisting innovators with engineering, prototyping, domestic and international manufacturing, and strategic commercialization. This extensive dual background allows him to draft critical licensing and unique third-party commercialization agreements that bring new products to market. His deep knowledge of technical fields encompasses software engineering, internet business methods, and advanced mechanical structures. By leveraging this combined technical and legal insight, Dale empowers clients with both the legal protection and non-legal guidance necessary to manage the highly competitive environment of intellectual property.

Dale’s formal education, professional admissions, and active affiliations reflect a rigorous technical and legal foundation essential for advanced intellectual property representation. Earning his credentials from The University of Kansas, his legal practice is strictly supported by focused admissions that allow him to represent inventors on a nationwide scale directly before federal patent examiners. By maintaining continuous involvement with professional legal associations, Dale makes sure his practice remains aligned with the latest statutory standards and industry regulations. His verifiable credentials and professional milestones include:

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.): The University of Kansas School of Law (1996)

  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science: The University of Kansas (1993)

  • Federal Bar Admission: United States Patent and Trademark Office (2000)

  • State Bar Admissions: Kansas State Bar (1997), Missouri State Bar (1996)

  • Professional Associations: Member of the Kansas Bar Association (1996–Present)

Consult with Dale Ream

Securing early legal protection for your technical innovations and brand assets is essential for preserving market exclusivity and business value. Contact Dale Ream today to discuss your legal needs, evaluate your IP portfolio, and establish a clear path forward for patent and trademark registration. Reach out to our firm to schedule your preliminary consultation through our portal.