Nicholas Bielat is a registered patent attorney with a background in optical engineering, photovoltaics, and technology transer.  He works principally in preparing and prosecuting patent applications, with a focus on optics, astronomy, and software technologies.  Prior to joining Hayes Soloway, Nicholas was a Research Fellow with the University of Arizona's Office of Technology Transfer, and prior to that was a student assistant on the Large Binocular Telescope Interferometer group.  Nicholas holds bachelor's degrees in optical engineering and engineering management from the University of Arizona.

A Tucson native, Nicholas enjoys helping local clients build and expand their businesses through intellectual property.  Nicholas serves clients from all backgrounds - especially independent inventors, startups, and small businesses - and works hard to create IP strategies that will provide value where it is needed most.

Areas of Practice
     US and foreign patent prosecution, including patent searching, patentability opinions, and patent drafting
     Design patents
     Inter Partes Review
     US trademark prosecution, including clearance searching and preparing trademark applications

Technology Experience Overview
     Optical systems and devices
     Telescopes and astronomy
     Robotics
     Medical devices
     Healthcare management software

Bar admissions
     State Bar of Arizona 2014
     United States Federal Court, District of Arizona 2015
     United States Patent and Trademark Office 2016