Richard Holzer

Richard J. Holzer, Jr. is a distinguished attorney at Holzer Patel Drennan, specializing in the development and management of intellectual property (IP) portfolios. With extensive experience in electrical and software engineering, Rick leverages his technical background to help clients advance their technologies, branding, and creativity. His practice encompasses a broad range of IP-related services, including patent preparation and prosecution, trademark registration, copyright protection, trade secret management, and IP portfolio management.

Rick’s expertise extends to patent analysis, covering aspects such as non-infringement/infringement, invalidity/validity assessments, clearance searches, and patentability evaluations. His technical proficiency spans several fields, including software, electronics, antennas, data storage systems and devices, telecommunications, nuclear engineering, mechanical systems, propulsion systems, and materials.

Rick is also an active member of the legal community. He has served as the past president of the Colorado IP American Inn of Court and past chair of the International Business Law Consortium (IBLC). As an adjunct professor at the University of Denver’s Sturm College of Law, he imparts his knowledge to students in courses on Patent Law, Patent Drafting and Prosecution, and Trademark Law. Rick’s dedication to advancing his clients’ interests and his contributions to the field of intellectual property law make him a prominent figure in his profession.