Norman Van Treeck
Norman is a registered patent attorney and represents clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 corporations in all aspects of intellectual property. Norman works closely with sole inventors and in-house counsel to develop effective intellectual property strategies to meet each client’s needs and expectations.
client roster includes:
inventors
developers
internet companies
engineers
artists
creatives
manufacturers
green businesses
businesses of all sizes
Norman holds a degree in Computer Science, with minors in Math and Statistics. His technical expertise, as well as his leadership qualities, were further developed as Chief Fire Control Technician in the U.S. Navy specializing in computer hardware, radar systems, microwave systems and advanced electronics. After the military, Norman’s programming skills and experience designing network architecture eventually led to his position as Vice President of Systems and Network Engineering for a Los Angeles-based Internet company. Norman’s legal practice incorporates his computer science and electronics experience to service his high-tech intellectual property clientele.
Norman is a green power enthusiast and experimenter, as well as an avid amateur astronomer. He presented to the Riverside Astronomical Society a speech entitled, “What is Pi, tiny computers for astrophotography.”
Bar Admissions
California
Education
Whittier Law School Costa Mesa, CA J.D.
Mesa State College, B.S., Computer Science
”Everyone, no matter where they are in life, has that one special ‘dream invention’, and I am passionate about assisting them in bringing these inventions to life.”
“I always work to ensure my clients understand the entire patent process – costs, timing, ups, downs. Providing this information removes the mystery and assists my clients in making better business decisions.”
“The geek in me relishes in the intricacies of patent prosecution, and the dreamer in me really enjoys watching my clients realize their vision and succeed.”
representative matters
Drafted and filed over 250 patent applications both in the United States and worldwide.
Filed over 300 Trademarks both in the United States and worldwide.