The Author

Allen King

Allen King spent 20 years as a development engineer at IBM — the United States' leading patent filer — where he learned firsthand how world-class patents are drafted, prosecuted, and protected.

After IBM, Allen joined a Utah-based patent law firm where he spent 15+ years drafting and prosecuting patents for inventors ranging from individual entrepreneurs to fast-growing startups.

20 Years

IBM development engineer

15+ Years

Patent law firm practice

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