A Unique Approach

Kirk has extensive experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications, primarily in the mechanical, electrical and electronic arts. Over his career he has been responsible for over 90 issued US Patents most of which have multiple foreign equivalents.

An engineer at heart, Kirk often provides design guidance during early stage development of new technologies advising the design and research teams towards strong and supported patent claims. By considering the protection strategy in concert with early stage development the value of the Intellectual Property is significantly enhanced.

This unique synergistic approach maximizes the underlying value of the Intellectual Property estate and has led to many successful mergers and acquisitions wherein the client has achieved significant financial success.

Contact Kirk at kwilson@patentfsi.com.

Kirk’s Qualifications

Kirk has drafted and prosecuted patent applications for:

Transportation

Power Electronics
Electric Machines
Fuels & Emissions Combustion
Aviation

Energy

Hybrid Solar Lighting
Fuel Cells
Thermal Management
Gas Turbines
Wind Turbines

Materials

Activated Carbon Fiber
Carbon Foam
Carbon Fiber Manufacturing
Ceramic Matrix Composites
Activated Carbon Fiber

Equipment

Microcantilevers
Appliances
3D Printing
Sensors
Appliances

Apr, 2018 - Present
Patent Filing Specialist, Inc.
Greenville, SC
Patent Agent

Feb, 2015 – Mar, 2018
Dority & Manning,PA
Greenville, SC
Patent Agent

Jan, 1991 - Present
Wilson Enterprises
Greenville, SC
Patent Agent & Professional Engineer

Feb, 2008 – Nov, 2013
GE Power & Water
Greenville, S.C.
Lead IP Engineer

Feb, 1997 – Feb, 2008;
UT-Battelle, LLC
Oak Ridge National Lab
Senior Patent Agent

May, 1993 - Feb, 1997;
Lockheed Martin Energy Systems ORNL
Facility Manager

June, 1981 - May, 1993:
Lockwood Greene Engineers
Oak Ridge,TN
Project Engineer, Department Manager

June 1978 - June 1981:
Union Carbide Corporation
Oak Ridge, TN
Design Engineer

Education:

Clemson University (BS Mechanical Engineering, cum laude, 1978);
University of Tennessee - Knoxville (MS Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, 1985);
University of Alabama – Huntsville (Ph.D. Candidate, Industrial & Systems Engineering)

Admitted to Practice:

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Professional Engineer

Awards:

2010 General Electric Team Growth, Offensive IP Award;
1999 Oak Ridge National Laboratory R&D 100 Award, “Self Cleaning Carbon Filter”

Inventor:

US Patents 5,827,355 and 6,375,716 “Carbon Fiber Composite Molecular Sieve"

Member:

Past-President East Tennessee Chapter of ASHRAE;
Past Board of Director for National Association of Patent Practitioners (NAPP)

Wilson, Kirk A., "The Nuts and Bolts of Patent Prosecution Practice-Provisional Patent Applications", Short Course at NAPP Annual Meeting, March 1 - 4, 2003; July 9 - 13, 2004; July 15-19, 2006.

Wilson, Kirk A., "The Nuts and Bolts of Patent Prosecution Practice-Provisional vs. Non-Provisional Patent Applications", Short Course at NAPP Annual Conference, July 13, 2002.

Wilson, Kirk A., "The Fireworks of PCT Practice-National Phase", The Disclosure, Vol. 7, No. 2, Summer 2002.

Wilson, Kirk A., "The Fireworks of PCT Practice-Chapter II per Modified Article 22", The Disclosure, Vol. 7, No. 1, Spring 2002.

Wilson, Kirk A., "The Fireworks of PCT Practice-Chapter I", The Disclosure, Vol. 6, No. 4, Winter 2002.

Wilson, Kirk A., "The Fireworks of PCT Practice", The Disclosure, Vol. 6, No. 3, Fall 2001, NAPP Newsletter.

Wilson, Kirk A., "The Nuts and Bolts of Patent Prosecution Practice-Provisional vs. Non-Provisional Patent Applications", Short Course at NAPP Annual Conference, July 14, 2001.

Wilson, Kirk A., "Road Rules - PBG Style", The Disclosure, Vol. 6, No. 2, Summer 2001, NAPP Newsletter.

Wilson, Kirk A., "37 CFR 10.37 – Division of Fees Among Practitioners”, The Disclosure, Spring 2001.

Wilson, Kirk A., "Government License Rights", The Disclosure, Fall 2000.

Wilson, Kirk A., "The Nuts and Bolts of Patent Prosecution Practice-Specific Issues Related to Mechanical Practice", short course segment at NAPP Annual Conference, July 15, 2000.

Wilson, Kirk A., "Will History Repeat? A Perspective on Professional Fees", The Disclosure, Summer 2000.