Shareholder
Attorney Assistant
Dacia Holt
dholt@wnlaw.com
(801) 533-9800
Experience
Joined Workman Nydegger in 2024
Bringing more than a decade of experience in patent drafting and prosecution, Kirk Coombs has a diverse background in software and computer engineering. He also understands the specific needs of international patent preparation.
With past experience as a Linux Support Engineer and a deep personal interest in technology, clients value his seasoned knowledge in hardware systems, cloud computing technologies, programming, systems architecture, and web technologies, among others.
Kirk is registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and is admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court and the Utah Supreme Court. As a member of the Intellectual Property Section of the Utah State Bar, he is an advocate for diversity in his field and is involved in diversity-forward directives with the State Bar and at Workman Nydegger.
When not practicing law, Kirk enjoys programming, cycling, hiking in the mountains near his home, traveling with family, and pampering his dog.
Services & Technologies
Services
Technologies
Experience
U.S. Prosecution of IP
Patent Prosecution
Education & Admissions
Education
J.D., with Honors, S.J. Quinney College of Law, University of Utah, 2010
B.S., Computer Engineering, Brigham Young University, 2005
Admissions
Utah State Bar
Registered Patent Attorney, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
American Bar Association
Recognitions
2021, 2022, The Best Lawyers in America®
2023, Workman Nydegger Board of Directors
Memberships & Activities
American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)
Utah State Bar, Intellectual Property Section
Insights & Events
Workman Nydegger is proud to announce that attorneys Ryan Morris and Kirk Coombs will be featured speakers at the Utah State Bar’s 27th Annual IP Summit, taking place on Friday, February 21, 2025. This event… read more
Workman Nydegger is happy to announce that 20 of our exceptional attorneys have been named in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Workman Nydegger is incredibly proud of their accomplishments and the… read more
Congratulations to our attorneys named to the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America! The Best Lawyers in American (2024 Edition) – Salt Lake City Brad Barger – Patent Law Kirk C. Coombs – Patent… read more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as an important area of innovation and development for a variety of clients, whether they develop underlying AI technology, or utilize AI models to enhance their product offerings. AI is… read more