Overview

J. Dustin Howell’s experience runs deep in the subjects of physics, optics, mechanics, and mechanical engineering, interests he continues to develop through his work with clients in sports, exercise, medical, petroleum, and other industries. He uses this background to help clients in the preparation and prosecution of U.S and international patent and trademark applications as well as licensing and confidentiality agreements and other IP issues. Mr. Howell also works with patents for industrial products and processes.

Experience

Experience
  • U.S. Prosecution of IP
  • Patent Prosecution
  • Trademark Prosecution
  • Copyright Registrations

Education

Education
  • J.D., cum laude, William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2007
  • B.S., cum laude, Physics, Westminster College, 2004

Admissions

Admissions
  • Utah State Bar
  • Registered Patent Attorney, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Achievements

Achievements
  • 2021-2022, Workman Nydegger Board of Directors
  • Judicial Intern, Judge Kent J. Dawson, U.S. District Court, District of Nevada, May – July 2005
  • Winner of the William S. Boyd School of Law’s Nathan Burkan Memorial Competition, 2007
  • Member of the Nevada Law Journal, 2005 – 2007
  • 2017, Mountain States Super Lawyers Rising Stars

Community Involvement

Community Involvement
  • Adjunct Professor, Advanced Patent Prosecution, J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University, 2017-2023

Memberships

Memberships
  • American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)

Publications

Publications
  • J. Dustin Howell, Saving Orphans from Abuse and Neglect: An Evaluation and Proposal Regarding the Problems Associated with Orphan Works, N.Y. St. B.A. Ent. Arts & Sports L.J., Spring 2008, at

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  • Workman Nydegger IP Attorney, J. Dustin Howell discusses insights into patents, trademarks and intellectual property on the Live Create Launch Podcast.

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  • Copyright Term: When Does a Work Enter the Public Domain?

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  • Copyright Infringement and the DMCA’s Safe Harbor Provisions

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