Intellectual Property & Technology

Our Intellectual Property (IP) & Technology Practice Group is a dynamic team of skilled attorneys dedicated to protecting and maximizing the value of our clients’ intellectual assets. With deep expertise in patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and infringement litigation, we provide comprehensive legal solutions tailored to the unique needs of businesses, innovators, and creators across industries.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Patents: We guide clients through the entire patent lifecycle, from patentability assessments and application drafting to prosecution and portfolio management. Our attorneys secure robust patent protection for inventions, ensuring competitive advantages in technology, manufacturing, life sciences, and beyond.

  • Trademarks: Our team helps clients build and protect their brand identity through trademark selection, registration, and enforcement. We handle trademark searches, applications, oppositions, and portfolio management, safeguarding brand value in domestic and global markets.

  • Copyrights: We assist creators and businesses in securing copyright protection for original works, including software, literary works, music, and visual arts. Our services include registration, licensing, and enforcement to prevent unauthorized use and ensure fair compensation.

  • Trade Secrets: We develop strategies to safeguard proprietary information, including drafting confidentiality agreements, implementing protection protocols, and litigating misappropriation claims. Our proactive approach helps clients maintain their competitive edge.

  • Infringement Litigation: Our seasoned litigators represent clients in high-stakes IP disputes, including patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret infringement cases. We handle matters in federal courts, before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and in alternative dispute resolution forums, delivering aggressive advocacy and strategic resolutions.

  • Licensing & Transactions: Whether the IP transaction is a simple license of a single invention or a part of a larger M&A business transaction, our IP team works with our business attorneys to guide clients the complexity of IP and technology transactions.

  • Employment Disputes: At the intersection of intellectual property and employment law, our IP litigation team has tried cases for businesses and employees involving such matters as employee confidentiality agreements, trade secret disclosures, non-compete / non-solicitation agreements, and invention ownership.

Our Approach

We combine technical acumen, legal expertise, and industry insight to deliver results-driven counsel. Whether advising startups, multinational corporations, or individual inventors, we prioritize practical solutions that align with our clients’ business objectives. Our collaborative team works seamlessly to provide proactive IP protection, strategic enforcement, and vigorous defense against infringement claims.

Why Choose Us?

  • Industry Knowledge: Our attorneys have technical backgrounds and industry experience, enabling us to understand complex innovations and market dynamics.

  • Client-Centric Focus: We tailor our services to each client’s goals, offering cost-effective strategies and clear communication.

  • Proven Results: Our track record of successful patent prosecutions, trademark registrations, and litigation outcomes speaks to our commitment to excellence.

Partner with us to protect your ideas, defend your rights, and unlock the full potential of your intellectual assets.

A black and white drawing of a trap with a rifle, a trapper's cap, and a dead animal likely a beaver. Text indicates it is a patent illustration for an animal trap patented on December 26, 1882, by J. A. Williams.