Colin Wright - Lawyer in Chicago, IL

Colin Wright is a partner at McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP. Mr. Wright focuses his practice on intellectual property issues, including patent preparation and prosecution in the mechanical and medical fields.  He also helps to prepare opinions on freedom of operation, effectiveness, non-infringement, and patentability.

Mr. Wright has over twelve years of patent application experience covering a wide range of mechanical and electromechanical technologies, including building materials, fluid systems, surgical tools, blood analysis systems, household medical equipment, vehicle control systems, mining equipment, batteries, microscopes, household appliances, silicon manufacturing, hydraulic press machines, and others. He also has specific expertise to help inventors develop strategies to unlock the patent potential of consumer products and simple mechanical inventions. Ms. Wright actively advocated for his clients during the late-stage prosecution and successfully appealed the rejection of numerous patent applications.

Mr. Wright also provides counseling on the development, selection and protection of intellectual property such as trademarks, trade dress and design patents.

Prior to joining MBHB, he was a patent agent for several years.  Outside of work, I enjoy running, board games and spending time with my wife and daughter.