J.K. “Sandy” Mueller, Jr., a principal, has practiced intellectual property law for more than 39 years. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from Case Institute of Technology in 1970 and a Juris Doctor Degree from the College of Law at The Ohio State University in 1973.

SCM Corporation employed Mr. Mueller as a Staff Attorney and Patent Attorney from 1974-1979, where he gained broad experience in the chemical patenting arts and in general corporate practice. He joined the law firm of Millard, Cox & Smith in Columbus, Ohio in 1979, and in 1980 became a founding partner and president of Mueller Smith.

Mr. Mueller also was an Adjunct Professor of Law at Capital University Law School (1985-1999) where he taught courses in Intellectual Property Law and Patent Law.

Mueller Law maintains a broad patent practice involving not only the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, but also the licensing of patents and know-how. He represents numerous small and medium-size businesses, primarily in trademark and related technology law matters, and has served as general counsel to several start-up companies, including serving as general counsel post-IPO. Mr. Mueller has participated in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) hearings as both a facilitator and a mediator. He is a past president of the Columbus Intellectual Property Law Association, and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Practice Areas

Representative Technologies

Pharmaceuticals

Biotechnology

Medical Devices

Patents, Trademarks, Copyright

Trade Secrets

Licensing

Contracts

Litigation

Unfair Competition

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J.K. “Sandy” Mueller, Jr., a principal, has practiced intellectual property law for more than 39 years. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from Case Institute of Technology in 1970 and a Juris Doctor Degree from the College of Law at The Ohio State University in 1973. SCM Corporation employed Mr. Mueller… View Article

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