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Guillermo Hevia
Guillermo is a Patent Agent at Kubota & Basol LLP, building on three years of experience in patent law. He focuses on preparing and prosecuting patent applications across the U.S. and overseas, leveraging his extensive background in software, hardware, energy, mechanical, biotech, automotive, and database management systems. Before joining K&B, Guillermo served as a technical specialist at a global law firm, where he managed a diverse portfolio of patent applications and successfully secured patents in multiple jurisdictions, including the U.S., EU, South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan.
An entrepreneur at heart, Guillermo has also lent his writing talents to several startups—ranging from fintech ventures to an LGBTQ+ newsletter—experiences that granted him a firsthand look at innovators' challenges, which he now channels into practical IP guidance. Outside the office, Guillermo devotes time to chess and fashion, blending strategic insight with an eye for innovation—just as he does in safeguarding his clients' intellectual property.
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E.) in Mechanical Engineering
Duke University - 2020 - Minor in History
Duke University - 2020
- Patent Preparation and Prosecution
- Patent Appeals Support
- Patent Strategy
- Counseling
Digital Processing Systems And Methods For Digital Workflow System Dispensing Physical Reward In Collaborative Work Systems
(US 11,675,972)
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One of the first patent applications I drafted remains my all-time favorite—and yes, it revolves around a cookie dispenser. Imagine a digital workflow system that detects when you've crossed a milestone and promptly rewards you with a sweet treat (in some embodiments accompanied by a mini hammer for a dramatic cookie "smash" or a burst of confetti). Whimsical as it sounds, this invention does tackle a real issue: ensuring remote or large teams receive consistent, automated recognition for their accomplishments, no overworked supervisor required. Beyond the fun factor, we engineered the application to do much more than hand out cookies—it can dispense anything from pills on a schedule to uniforms for employees. It's a testament to how a single inventive spark—turning milestones into tangible celebrations—can become so much more with the right patent strategy. Even with its playful edge, the patent shines for blending human motivation with practical, automated solutions.