Leveraging my engineering background, I help technology companies across all stages of operation acquire patents and provide counsel on patent matters that are fundamental to their business.
What sets Chris apart is his effective communication skills and the way he translates a complex process in such a way the organization was able to readily identify, optimize and protect assets in a very short period of time.
Chambers USA, 2024
Admissions and credentials
District of Columbia
Maryland
Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Virginia
Rankings and accolades
Chambers USA: Intellectual Property – Virginia: Northern (2021 – 2024)
Fellows of the American Bar Foundation: Elected Member
IAM Patent 1000: Leading Patent Lawyer
Legal 500: Top Patent Prosecution Lawyer
Managing Intellectual Property: IP Star
Who’s Who Legal: Top Patent Lawyer
Memberships and affiliations
Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Inc.
American Intellectual Property Law Association
Companies seek his wise counsel in situations where crown-jewel assets need reinforced protection. Hutter is a great match for the many startups he represents, because he cares as deeply about their technology and business as they do. He is one of those rare technical patent law experts who can build a rapport with the C-suite.