Ben Volk leverages his background in electrical and computer engineering in his intellectual property practice, which primarily focuses on the preparation and prosecution of patent applications.
Ben works closely on patents related to sophisticated electronics and software. These include high-performance computing systems, artificial intelligence applications, financial services technology, cloud computing systems, RFID technology, optical systems, medical imaging technology, and mobile technology.
Ben’s deep technical knowledge enables him to offer strategic counsel on licensing, patent infringement, and patent invalidity, particularly for products in development. He is also a go-to resource on the intersection of AI and IP and has been quoted in numerous publications on recent legal developments for AI.
- Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (BAMSL)
- Missouri State Bar
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- American Bar Association
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® (by BL Rankings), 2021-2025
- Named Lawyer of the Year for Patent Law in St. Louis by Best Lawyers (by BL Rankings), 2025
I am a proud parent of two girls, and I enjoy coaching girls’ basketball. I also enjoy travel, and I am an avid reader, primarily history and crime fiction.