Walter B. Welsh

Walter B. Welsh

Counsel

Walter’s practice focuses on all aspects of intellectual property law, with an emphasis on litigation and patent prosecution.  His practice has included representation of clients in a wide range of patent litigations including business methods, software, pharmaceuticals (Hatch-Waxman Paragraph IV proceedings), medical devices, aviation, and hunting/trapping.   In addition, Walter has experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications, with an emphasis on the computer and mechanical arts.  Recently, he has concentrated on protecting inventions in the medical industry, including surgical instruments and clinical information systems, as well as the automotive industry.   In addition, Walter also has experience analyzing and evaluating IP portfolios in anticipation of client asset acquisition, negotiating and drafting agreements, and preparing and advising clients regarding invalidity, noninfringement, and clearance opinions.

Prior to joining Michaud-Kinney, Walter practiced IP law as an attorney at the St. Onge law firm in Stamford, CT, and worked as an engineer at Cold Chain Laboratories in Holliston, MA. 

Education

• University of Connecticut School of Law
• Tufts University School of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Licensure 

• U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
• Bar of the state of Connecticut
• Bar of the state of New York
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
• U.S. Court of International Trade
• U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut
• U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York