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Renessa Kennelly is an associate in Dickinson Wright’s Patent Prosecution practice group in the Austin office. As a former engineer and registered patent attorney, Renessa focuses her practice on patent preparation and prosecution in computer-related technologies such as computer software, microprocessors and integrated circuits, computer architecture, network security, data storage, and Internet applications.
Education & Credentials
Education
Lewis & Clark Law School
J.D., 2013- Animal Law Review, Associate Editor, 2011-2013
University of Texas, Austin
B.S., Electrical Engineering, 2005Bar Admission
Prominent Assignments
- Handled patent preparation and prosecution for a data storage giant on an ongoing basis.
- Performing IP due diligence for mergers and acquisitions.
Community Involvement
- Pro Bono Asylum Representation
- Girls Empowerment Network
Court Admissions
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Prior Experience
- Intel Corporation - Product Development Engineer, Santa Clara, CA
- J.J. Pickle Research Center - Undergraduate Research Assistant, Austin, TX
- Iraqi Student Project - Math Teacher, Damascus, Syria