About Garrett
Garrett Barten combines technical training and legal education in a career that sits at the intersection of engineering and intellectual property. He earned both a B.S. and an M.Eng. in Biological Engineering from Cornell University, completing his bachelor’s degree in 2003 and his master’s in 2004. He then turned to law and received his J.D. from the University of Miami in 2008.
After law school, Barten built a practice that draws on his scientific background and legal training. He is admitted to practice in New York and Pennsylvania, is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and holds admission to the Federal Circuit and to Florida courts. These admissions reflect a practice that spans state and federal forums and includes proceedings at the Patent Office.
Barten’s academic preparation in biological engineering informs the technical side of his work. That background supports patent drafting and prosecution, where technical detail matters. He prepares and files patent applications and appears in matters before the Patent Office. He also provides counsel on patent-related issues that arise in litigation and transactional settings. Colleagues describe his approach as methodical and detail-oriented, applying engineering rigor to legal problem solving.
He practices at Christopher & Weisberg, P.A., where he is part of the firm’s broader intellectual property team. At the firm he works with inventors, corporate clients, and outside counsel on prosecuting patents and on related legal matters. He maintains current professional memberships that keep him connected to developments in both the technical and legal communities.
Barten’s path from Cornell engineering labs to a law degree and federal practice shapes how he frames client issues. He brings technical literacy to patent drafting, an understanding of regulatory and appellate pathways, and practical experience before the Patent Office. He continues to handle patent prosecution, counseling, and proceedings before federal and patent tribunals as part of his current practice focus.
