Patent Preparation
We prepare patent applications that clearly and comprehensively explain and claim inventions. We do the research and engage with inventors to develop our understanding and inform scope of protection beyond the initial submissions from inventors. Well before Alice/Mayo and Williamson v. Citrix, we wrote descriptions that delved into the details of an invention and continue to do so. We take a long view beyond just getting a patent to issue.
Patent Prosecution
As with our patent application preparation, we prosecute patent applications based on current case law and client goals. While we seek to cooperate with patent examiners, we do not engage in gamesmanship (e.g., claim lengthening regardless of art). We pursue efficient prosecution that does not rely on a game of disposal counts through RCEs. We provide after final recommendations and continuing application recommendations tailored to client business goals. We recommend appeal after establishing clear and persuasive arguments before prosecution closes instead of waiting until preparation of the appeal brief to sound out arguments.
Infringement and Validity Analysis, Due Diligence, Freedom To Operate Analysis
Our experience includes a wide variety of intellectual property legal services. These include due diligence, infringement and validity analysis, freedom to operate analysis, and product investigations.
Trademark Registration
We prepare and file federal trademark registration applications in the US. For trademark registration outside of the US, we use the Madrid system and/or work with associates in the relevant jurisdictions.
Support
Excellent legal services cannot be provided without excellent administrative support. Our IP Paralegal supports us and our clients, while also continuously updating knowledge of patent and trademark rules and practical processes.