Greg Helding

IP Lawyer and Tech Enthusiast

Home is Racine County, Wisconsin, where I live with my wife Julie and our chiweenie Maisy. I am a husband, dad, papa, lawyer, and computer geek.

Professional Journey #

I’ve been a systems engineer, a systems administrator, and a network engineer (sometimes all three at once). I’m currently a lawyer.

Growing up during the rise of the personal computer shaped my life. I was introduced to computers when my grade school principal wheeled in the schools’ only Apple II computer on an AV cart to show it off. Shortly after that, there was an Apple IIe at my dad’s house. I am told that, after seeing the 1984 Superbowl ad for the original Macintosh, I declared to my mom that I needed one for school. She agreed, and I began my lifelong status as an early adopter of Apple tech. Those early systems sparked a lifelong fascination and set me on a career path.

After being a computer nerd all through grade and high schools, I went to Marquette University to study electrical engineering. I graduated with a major in electrical engineering and a minor in computer science, and began working full time as a systems engineer in 1995, the same year the modern commercial Internet came of age (courtesy of the Netscape IPO). The field of “computers” quickly became the field of the internet. I worked for several ISPs and as network engineer for a Fortune 500 Company. I enjoyed the work, but in 2011 I decided to make a change. I went back to Marquette - this time for law school.

Since 2014, I’ve been an IP attorney, specializing in patent law - in particular the electrical and computer arts. My first career in tech has proven to be a great basis for my second one. I use my knowledge and experience daily while working with inventors to help them protect the latest technology. Although it is the bulk of my work, my practice goes beyond patent law. My full resume is on LinkedIn.

About This Site #

The primary purpose of this site is to serve as a blog where I will explore some of my hobbies and personal interests. These include gaming (board and TTRPGs), jeep wranglers, homelabbing, free/open source software, ham radio, and the continued exploration of both cutting-edge and retro technology.

Disclaimer #

This is a personal website and blog. Any views expressed are mine alone. No one reading the content of this site should ascribe it or the views contained therein to any entity other than me.

As noted above, I am a lawyer, but (unless you and I have an established attorney-client relationship) I am NOT your lawyer. Although I may opine on situations involving the law or legal issues, the content of this website and any opinions offered herein are not legal advice. Any discussions we may have in the comments section do not establish an attorney-client relationship and do not constitute legal advice.

Legal advice refers to guidance or recommendations given by a lawyer to a client concerning their specific legal situation. This advice is tailored to the individual circumstances and is based on a lawyer’s professional judgment and expertise. Legal advice provides a personalized analysis of the legal issues at hand and offers potential courses of action for the client to consider.

If you need legal advice, I encourage you to consult your own attorney. If you are interested in engaging my services, you can contact me here.