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My practice is focused on helping Irvine businesses increase profits by protecting their new ideas and advising them on how to bring them to market.  As an Irvine Patent Attorney, I am uniquely positioned to assist you in your intellectual property needs.
  • Are you looking for a cost effective patent protection strategy?
  • Is the competition cutting into your profit margins?
  • Do you want to grow your profits by being the sole provider of a product or service?
  • Have you received a cease and desist demand letter?
  • Has your competitor started to offer your customers a knock off of your patented product?
Patents have become an important part of doing business.  In the 1970’s, tangible assets made up more than 80% of a company’s value in the S&P.  Today, the company value is predominately derived from the intangible assets.
  • Do you have a patent attorney that understands the value of patent protection?
  • Does your patent attorney understand the nuances of patent law and how it intersects with trademarks, trade secrets and copyrights?
As an Irvine patent attorney, I can help you achieve your goals.  I advise start ups and small businesses achieve their goals by advising clients on their options and explaining the pros and cons of each approach.
  • Are you concerned with obtain broad patent protection?
  • Do you want to procure patents while keeping an eye on the bottom line?
As an Irvine patent attorney, I invite you to contact me.  Through our discussions, we can develop a plan of action on how best to protect a unique product.  We focus on the essential patent protection necessary so as to preserve cash until there is a business need that justifies further investment in positioning the client amongst its competitors.
  • We will develop an individualized patent protection strategy based on your unique situation with your company objectives and your overall patent portfolio in mind.
  • We will discuss each option as well as the pros and cons of each option.
  • My practice focuses solely on intellectual property which includes patents, trademarks and licensing so that I can provide top notch, cost efficient solutions.

I invite you to contact me with your patent questions at (949) 433-0900 or [email protected]. Please feel free to forward this article to your friends. As an Irvine Patent Attorney, I serve Orange County, Irvine, Los Angeles, San Diego and surrounding cities.

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