Jacob "Jake" M. Ward is a registered patent attorney admitted to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, in the State of Michigan, and before the U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Michigan. Mr. Ward is also a registered Canadian Patent Agent, nonresident, admitted to practice before the Canadian Intellectual Property Office. Mr. Ward is a Founding Partner with the law firm of Ward Law Office LLC in Southfield, Michigan and Tiffin, Ohio.

His practice consists of preparation and prosecution of patent applications in various technical arts, including the chemical, mechanical, and electrical arts. Mr. Ward also prepares legal opinions related to patentability, infringement, validity, and freedom to practice. He also advises on trademarks and prepares and files trademark applications. Mr. Ward received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from the University of Dayton and a Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from the University of Toledo, College of Law. At the University of Toledo, Mr. Ward was also awarded a certificate of concentration in Intellectual Property Law.

Mr. Ward was also a Materials Chemist for several years at the Cooper Tire & Rubber Company in Findlay, Ohio, prior to starting his legal practice. Mr. Ward is also the founding author of the legal blog “Anticipate This!” which provides light and humorous commentary on the practice of patents, trademarks, and science & technology. Mr. Ward is an adjunct professor at the University of Toledo, College of Law, where he teaches classes on substantive Patent Law and Patent Practice. He has also previously taught classes on Business and Legal Ethics at Tiffin University.