Justin Kniep

Justin Kniep is a seasoned attorney specializing in technology transactions, with extensive experience in contract negotiation, patent portfolio management, and intellectual property law. Currently serving as Sr. Corporate Counsel at Microchip Technology Inc. since November 2021, responsibilities include managing Standard Setting Organizations and conducting merger and acquisition due diligence. Previous roles include Corporate Counsel II at TGen, where duties involved data privacy research and spin-out business support, and Associate Intellectual Property Counsel at Heliae, focusing on patent prosecution and IP analysis. Justin's educational background includes a J.D. in Intellectual Property and Business Law from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.