Charles Edwin Runyan

Charles 'Chuck' Runyan is a seasoned attorney specializing in intellectual property law, based in Avondale, Arizona. He holds a BS in Chemistry from Arizona State University, a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Texas A&M, and a JD from the James E. Rogers College of Law at the University of Arizona.

Admitted to practice in Arizona, and inactive in California and Texas, as well as at the USPTO, Chuck brings over two decades of experience to his clients. His career spans roles in private practice and in-house positions with notable organizations such as Bard/Becton Dixon in Tempe, ExxonMobil in Houston, Squire Sanders & Dempsey (now Squire Patton Boggs) in San Francisco, and Guidant/Abbott Labs in Santa Clara.

Chuck has extensive expertise in prosecuting and drafting patent applications across a wide range of industries. His work includes natural product pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, medical devices like intravascular stents and their coatings, robotic automation, intraocular lens materials, semiconductor processing, and industrial-scale polyolefin polymerization.

In addition to patent work, he provides opinions on patent and trademark validity and infringement, as well as clearance opinions and trademark oppositions. His skills extend to domain name dispute arbitration and negotiating cybersquatting settlements, ensuring comprehensive protection for his clients' intellectual assets.