Patent Prosecution
- Preparation, filing and prosecution of utility patent applications worldwide
- Preparation, filing, and prosecution of design patent applications worldwide
- Reexamination, reissue and other post-issue procedures
Patent Enforcement
- Enforcement of patent rights including all aspects of trial and settlement negotiations
- Defense against allegations of patent infringement
- Local counsel
Trademark Prosecution
- Preparation, filing and prosecution of trademark applications worldwide
- Opposition proceedings
- Cancellation proceedings
Trademark Enforcement
- Enforcement of trademark rights including all aspects of trial and settlement negotiations
- Defense against allegations of trademark infringement
- Local counsel
Technology Licensing and Purchase
- Negotiating and drafting national and international licensing agreements for patents, trademarks and other IP rights
- Manufacture and distribution agreements
- Preparation and negotiation of IP purchase or sales agreements
Copyright Prosecution and Enforcement
- Preparation, filing, and prosecution of applications before the United States Copyright Office
- Preparation, filing and prosecution of Mask works
- Enforcement of copyrights including all aspects of trial and settlement negotiations
Enforcement of IP Rights
- Trade Secrets
- Trade Dress
- Performance Rights
- Geographical Rights
- Author’s Rights
- Moral Rights
Cybersquatting
- Enforcing IP rights against and defense of allegations of cybersquatting
IP Mining and Investigations
- Review existing company development and/or manufacturing to identify and protect potential inventions
- Research and investigate new inventions, marks and works of authorship
- IP due diligence investigation of acquisition targets and new companies
- IP portfolio maintenance and review
Preparation of IP Policies and Related Documents
- Preparation of documentation of new and existing entities with regard to ownership and control of employee IP rights, visitor agreements, IP policy manuals, nondisclosure agreement, trade secrets, etc.
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Representation
- Preparation and negotiation of FOIA Requests
- FOIA litigation proceedings including trial
Litigation Consultation and Review
- Consulting of large patent infringement trials for financial institutions, hedge funds and financial analysts
- Review and analyze court opinions with regard to various IP issues
Arbitration
- Neutral arbitrators in IP disputes
- Counsel in arbitration proceedings regarding IP rights
Mediation
- Neutral mediators in IP disputes
- Counsel in mediation proceedings regarding IP rights
Serving as Outside IP Counsel
- Serving on corporate boards for start-up, small and mid-sized companies
- Advising corporate boards on various IP matters