Merchant & Gould, a national technology and trial law firm, is pleased to announce that James P. Rieke joined as a partner on June 26, adding his design patent specialization to the firm’s IP platform and expanding its capabilities in patent prosecution. He also co-chairs the Design Patent & Trade Dress Group and is a member of Merchant & Gould’s Mechanical Practice Group. Rieke brings more than 20 years of experience, blending a deep understanding of domestic and international design issues.