Today, Bruce is one of the firm’s three named partners. He specializes in patent and trademark matters with a particular focus on international trademark issues for major corporations, medical devices, and mechanical patents.

With a degree in mathematics from Iowa State University, Mike specializes in working in mechanical, electrical and medical inventions. Mike evaluates technical disclosures, performs patent novelty searches, prepares noninfringement opinions and prepares, files and prosecutes patent and trademark applications. In addition to his patent prosecution Mike has participated in numerous intellectual property lawsuits.

Outside of MVS, Mike has taught courses on patents, trademarks, copyrights and unfair competition at Drake University Law School.

Ed holds a degree in chemistry and graduated Order of the Coif from Drake University Law School in 1967, where today he is an adjunct professor. He has taught copyright, trademark and patent law as well as courses in intellectual property litigation. Ed has also taught at the University of Iowa College of Law.

Mark earned a dual degree in physics and history from Luther College. He received his juris doctorate from the University of Iowa College of Law in 1981, when he joined McKee, Voorhees & Sease.

Mark is an adjunct professor of law with his alma mater, the University of Iowa College of Law.

Clients appreciate Kirk's skills in mechanical patent prosecution and trademark prosecution. Kirk represents clients in litigation for infringement of patent rights, trademark rights, copyrights, unfair competition and trade secret misappropriation. As a patent attorney, Kirk is registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

In addition to his practice, Kirk has written and published a number of articles and law reviews on intellectual property law. Kirk is also available for client or public presentations on intellectual property rights and remedies. Kirk holds a position on the firm's management committee. He is also a member of the advisory board for LEGUS International Network Of Law Firms.

With more than 15 years as a biotech specialist, Heidi prosecutes patents in all areas of biotechnology including genetic markers, nucleotide sequences, amino acid sequences, gene therapy, vectors and animal models. Heidi has successfully appealed to the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences to overturn patent examiner's decisions.

Heidi joined McKee, Voorhees & Sease in 1992 and today serves as the firm's chairperson of the Life Sciences Practice Group and holds a position on the firm's management committee. Heidi manages several of the firm's largest clients and guides client teams to focus on the legal needs to help those clients meet their overall business strategies. Heidi also enjoys being an advocate of biotechnology, speaking around the country on important issues in the field.

Jeff is an adjunct professor of law at Drake University Law School. Jeff has been a guest lecturer discussing copyright law at the University of Iowa College of Law.

Christine joined McKee, Voorhees & Sease in 2002 where her practice focuses primarily on trademark prosecution, intellectual property litigation and licensing. Christine is actively involved in the International Trademark Association (INTA), serving on the Madrid Protocol Subcommittee and gives frequent presentations to business groups such as the Licensing Executive Society (LES). Christine heads the firm's Trademark Practice Group.

Scott received a degree in aerospace engineering from Iowa State University in 1996 and went on to Drake University Law School. Scott received his law degree with honors and began his legal career with McKee, Voorhees & Sease in 1999.

John has authored various articles and co-authored the ABA published book, "The Lawyer's Guide to Creating Persuasive Computer Presentations."

Mike is a past president of the Iowa Intellectual Property Law Association and a chair of the Intellectual Property Section of the Iowa State Bar Association. He is a frequent speaker on patent issues in the financial services industry and on open source software.

Kurt obtained a degree in biology in 1996 and spent two years conducting graduate research before returning to law school. Kurt joined MVS as a summer associate in 2004 and then full time in 2005.

He is a skilled speaker and author and the primary founder behind the MVS Blawg, www.filewrapper.com.

Before entering law school, Janet worked in the public sector in both Iowa and Michigan. She is currently a Brigadier General in the Iowa Army National Guard. Janet joined McKee, Voorhees & Sease in 2005.

Exposed to the world of intellectual property law, Kyle pursued his law degree and gained in-depth legal experience as an intellectual property analyst for the University of Wyoming Intellectual Property & Technology Transfer Office. Kyle joined the firm as a technical expert in 2005 and became an associate in 2007.

Jill has been with MVS as a legal clerk since 2006 and joined the firm as an associate in 2007. Jill’s practice focuses primarily on drafting and prosecuting patent applications, licensing and other phases of intellectual property law.

Brad brings with him a wealth of knowledge in the growing field of computational biology. While studying for his master’s degree in bioinformatics, Brad had some hands-on experience as an information technology manager for an innovative genetics research firm. During that time, he also helped develop technology that resulted in Pat No. 6,897,020 “Methods and Compositions for Elucidating Relative Protein Expression Levels in Cells.”

Additionally, while in law school, Brad served on the staff of Drake Law Review; received the International Academy of Trial Lawyers Student Award; and participated two semesters in the Drake University Legal Clinic.

Luke is building his practice to focus on patent prosecution. With past experience in working in maintenance manufacturing and paving machinery, he is combining his expertise with his legal education to serve our mechanical patent clients.

Additionally, while in law school, Luke received honors as a participant in the school’s inaugural Bioscience Entrepreneurship Certificate Program and Outstanding Oralist in First Round of Moot Court.