Patents




Our patent attorneys counsel clients on all matters relating to the preparation and prosecution of patent applications and patent-related litigation in the United States and abroad.  We have experience in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications in the business method, chemical, electrical and mechanical arts. We assist clients in developing strategies for obtaining and protecting valuable intellectual property assets. Among the services provided by our patent attorneys are the following:

  • Initial investigation of potential patentability of inventions
  • Preparing and prosecuting both national and international patent applications, including provisional, utility, design, and PCT applications
  • Client counseling and preparation of opinion letters regarding infringement and validity of patents and patentability of inventions
  • Litigation involving patent infringement, validity, licensing, and related matters
  • Negotiation and preparation of licensing, nondisclosure, employment/invention, and other related agreements.

In addition, our patent attorneys utilize their diverse technical backgrounds and extensive legal experience to counsel our U.S. and international clients on matters involving the interplay between foreign and domestic standards for patentability and other issues such as when, where, and how to file a patent application.