Atty. Reed Risenmay
Reed Risenmay is an Associate at BSKB specializing in all aspects of patent prosecution in the electrical arts and IT services. During his career, Mr.
Patent Law Attorney · Serving Vienna, VA · 10+ Years Experience
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About Reed Risenmay at a Glance
Reed Risenmay is a ip attorney based in Vienna, Virginia, practicing at Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch LLP. They have 10+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2016. Admitted to practice in California, The State Bar of California (2016) and District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar (2024). Educated at Santa Clara University (J.D., 2015) and University of Washington (B.S. in Electrical Engineering, 2012). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law (2026). Serves clients in Vienna, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Reed Risenmay
- Reed Risenmay is an Associate at BSKB specializing in all aspects of patent prosecution in the electrical arts and IT services
- During his career, Mr. Risenmay has experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications related to electronic hardware, electronic software, machine learning/artificial intelligence, electronic communications, analog circuit design, semiconductor fabrication, and medical devices
- Mr. Risenmay has also counseled clients on patent portfolio management, patent acquisition, patentability, patent clearance, and other proceedings at the U.S
- Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
- Mr. Risenmay has worked with both in-house counsel and foreign counsel to manage national and international patent prosecution
- Before joining BSKB, Mr. Risenmay gained extensive experience working as an associate in the patent prosecution departments of various law firms
- He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Washington in 2012 before earning his Juris Doctorate from Santa Clara University in 2015
Practice Areas Explained
Reed Risenmay's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Reed Risenmay handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Vienna.
Intellectual Property in Vienna
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Vienna
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Vienna are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Vienna Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Vienna-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Vienna Choose Reed Risenmay
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Reed Risenmay's practice in the field of ip.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Reed Risenmay brings 10+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, The State Bar of California and District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar, Reed Risenmay can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused IP Practice
Concentrating on ip means Reed Risenmay's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Vienna
A Vienna-based practice means Reed Risenmay attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Reed Risenmay Handles in Vienna
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