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Ben Volk, Jr.

Ben Volk, Jr.

Partner

St. Louis
314 552 6352 314 552 6352 direct
314 667 3633 fax


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  • Education

    • University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law,

      J.D., 2000

      Order of the Coif

    • The Ohio State University,

      B.S., Electrical and Computer Engineering, 1997

      Academic All-Big Ten, 1995, 1996, 1997

  • Admissions

    • Missouri

    • U.S. Patent & Trademark Office

  • Affiliations

    • Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (BAMSL)

    • Missouri State Bar

    • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

    • American Bar Association

  • Recognitions

    • Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® (by BL Rankings), 2021-2024

  • Employment

    • Thompson Coburn LLP

      Partner, 2009-Present

      Associate, 2001-2008

    • Howell & Haferkamp, L.C.

      Associate, 2000-2001

Ben brings a background in electrical and computer engineering to his legal practice, which primarily focuses on the preparation and prosecution of patent applications.

In particular, Ben works closely on patents related to sophisticated digital electronics, including high performance stream processing platforms, artificial intelligence applications, mobile applications, and cloud computing, as well as medical imaging technology, and financial services technology.

He also provides counseling to clients on issues such as licensing, patent infringement, and patent invalidity, particularly in connection with products in development.

In addition to a J.D., Ben holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The Ohio State University.