Software and computer engineering technology are attorney Kirk Coombs’s specialties. He practices law with Workman Nydegger’s patent preparation and prosecution group, where he brings the experience and knowledge gained in his previous career as a Linux support engineer at Novell. Mr. Coombs is well-versed in hardware systems, systems architectures, operating systems, cloud computing technologies, programming, web technologies, and other tech-focused subjects.
Kirk C. CoombsShareholder
Kirk C. Coombs
Shareholder
60 East South Temple Suite 1000, Salt Lake City, UT 8411160 East South Temple
Suite 1000
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Suite 1000
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
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Education
Education- J.D., with honors, S.J. Quinney College of Law, University of Utah, 2010
- B.S., Computer Engineering, Brigham Young University, 2005
Admissions
Admissions- Utah State Bar
- Registered Patent Attorney, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- American Bar Association
Memberships
Memberships- American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)
- Utah State Bar – Intellectual Property Section
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Experience
- 12 years at Workman Nydegger
Education
- B.A., Graphic Design, Sacramento State University, 2006
Contact Information
Email VSO@wnlaw.com
Phone 801-533-9800
