IP Prosecution Through Litigation
We have a full-service litigation team for managing IP. We have actively handled hundreds of cases in federal and state courts across the United States. Our IP attorneys protect intellectual property (IP).
We help clients with the legal steps needed to secure and enforce IP rights. Here’s how we do it:
- Assessment and Strategy: We begin by assessing the client’s IP assets and developing a strategy for protection. This involves determining the type of IP protection needed, such as patents, trademarks, or copyrights.
- Application Preparation: For patents, our IP attorneys draft detailed patent applications, including claims that define the scope of the invention. For trademarks, we prepare applications that accurately describe the mark and its use in commerce.
- Filing Applications: We submit the required applications to the right government agencies. This includes the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) or similar organizations in other countries.
- Responding to Office Actions: Our IP attorneys manage communication with IP offices. We reply to objections or rejections, called office actions, by making arguments or changing applications to meet legal rules.
- Navigating Legal Procedures: We help clients with the steps in IP prosecution. Our attorneys make sure all legal and regulatory rules are followed.
- Opposition and Appeals: If an application is opposed or rejected, our IP attorneys represent clients in opposition proceedings or appeals, advocating for the approval of the IP rights.
- Monitoring and Maintenance: Once IP rights are granted, attorneys help maintain these rights by ensuring timely renewals and monitoring for potential infringements.
- Enforcement: Although primarily focused on obtaining IP rights, IP attorneys also enforce these rights, advising on legal actions against infringers and negotiating settlements.
Through these steps, IP attorneys ensure that their client’s intellectual property is legally protected, allowing them to capitalize on their innovations and maintain a competitive edge.
IP Prosecution For Patents & Trademarks
As experienced intellectual property attorneys, we have extensive experience with patents. A patent is a form of intellectual property protection that grants exclusive rights to an individual or company over an invention. It is granted by a government authority following the evaluation of an application and determining that the invention meets certain criteria, such as novelty, non-obviousness, and usefulness.
A trademark provides businesses and owners with exclusive rights over their branding elements. An intellectual property lawyer can help you register them with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).