Christopher J. Jessen

Christopher J. Jessen is a patent litigation attorney primarily associated with Belin McCormick P.C. in Des Moines, Iowa. His tracked experience in patent cases indicates a focus on defending companies against infringement claims, having represented defendants in all three of his recorded appearances.

Mr. Jessen's patent litigation experience includes defending clients in cases concerning emissions control technology, specifically involving mercury emissions control patents. For instance, he served as local and co-counsel for Evergy, Inc. and Evergy Kansas Central, Inc. in patent infringement lawsuits brought by Midwest Energy Emissions Corp. et al. One such case was terminated via transfer and consolidated into a multi-district litigation (MDL No. 3132) focused on similar emissions control patent infringement claims, a procedural outcome aimed at promoting judicial efficiency. Another related case resulted in the dismissal of a defendant and the transfer of claims against another party to the District of Kansas. Beyond patent litigation, his broader practice at Belin McCormick encompasses a wide range of complex civil litigation, including contract disputes, business and shareholder rights, and employment defense.

Mr. Jessen's professional background does not extensively feature appearances in Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) or Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceedings based on available public information.

He earned his J.D. with highest honors from Drake University Law School, where he was the research editor for the Drake Law Review. Prior to law school, he graduated summa cum laude from the University of South Dakota. He is admitted to practice in Iowa.