Our Services
We are committed to meeting the intellectual property needs of our clients, regardless of their specific goals or requirements. We offer services related to patent and trademark prosecution, both in front of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and around the world, as well as the filing of copyrights in the United States Copyright Office.
|
|
Patent Prosecution
As defined by the United States and Trademark Office, "A patent is a property right granted by the Government of the United States of America to an inventor to exclude others from making, using, offering for sale, or selling the invention throughout the United States or importing the invention into the United States' for a limited time in exchange for public disclosure of the invention when the patent is granted."
While the value of a patent is somewhat obvious, obtaining a granted patent is not. Patent prosecution can be enormously complex and if one is not aware of the various pitfalls, serious mistakes can be made which can prove to be fatal and lead to the loss of rights in the invention, not to mention the loss of a significant amount of time and money. Because of this, retaining a skilled attorney with specialized knowledge in this field can be highly beneficial, if not critical.
While the value of a patent is somewhat obvious, obtaining a granted patent is not. Patent prosecution can be enormously complex and if one is not aware of the various pitfalls, serious mistakes can be made which can prove to be fatal and lead to the loss of rights in the invention, not to mention the loss of a significant amount of time and money. Because of this, retaining a skilled attorney with specialized knowledge in this field can be highly beneficial, if not critical.
Trademark Prosecution
A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, design, or any combination thereof that identifies and distinguishes the source of the goods of one party from those of others. Because a trademark allows consumers to differentiate a specific brand from its competitors, obtaining a trademark is highly desirable for both consumers and businesses. Additionally, a trademark permits a business to protect the goodwill that the business itself has slowly and painstakingly built up over time.
While a registered trademark is not required to conduct business or sell a product, it can prove to be invaluable should another party try to appropriate the mark. Along with patent prosecution, the process of registering a trademark can be complex and, if one is not careful, can lead to undesirable results such as having the trademark rendered unenforceable. Our lawyers can help guide you through the process and mitigate your risk while conserving resources and elevating your business.
While a registered trademark is not required to conduct business or sell a product, it can prove to be invaluable should another party try to appropriate the mark. Along with patent prosecution, the process of registering a trademark can be complex and, if one is not careful, can lead to undesirable results such as having the trademark rendered unenforceable. Our lawyers can help guide you through the process and mitigate your risk while conserving resources and elevating your business.
International Protection
A patent or a trademark is not only valuable in the United States, but for those individuals and businesses seeking to sell or make their product overseas, intellectual property rights are critical throughout the world. Through our network of foreign associates, we can direct and guide prosecution of a patent or trademark application nearly anywhere including Europe, Asia, Canada, and Australia. Our particularly close relationship with our European associates ensures that a direct line of communication and a common cause are established, thereby enhancing the ability of clients to access one of the largest markets in the world.