I work with first-time inventors, serial inventors, and even in-house attorneys throughout Southern California and beyond. Below is an overview of my main legal services, any of which can help you secure your patent or the other intellectual property surrounding it.
Patent Application
We zealously represent the client before the United States Patent and Trademark Office in all stages of patent prosecution. Before we file your patent application, we conduct an initial consultation where we spot check issues to make sure that preparing and filing your patent application is a smart decision for you in your situation. We also provide you with a general outline of the patent process so that you know what to expect in the future. After filing your patent application, we guide you through the process of responding to the USPTO, issuance and continuation practice. Our goal is to provide you options with the pros and cons of each option while providing you with general guidelines and our recommendation based on our discussion. The decision is always your each step along the way. [Learn more about our patent prosecution and application services.]
Patent Enforcement
After your patent is granted, you can enforce your patent rights or trademark rights against competitors that infringe on your patent rights. During an initial consultation, we discuss and implement a strategy based on the strength of your case, your financial strength, business goals, and other factors. [Learn more about our patent enforcement services.]
Patent Defense
You received a cease and desist letter or served with a complaint. This is not a pleasant experience for anyone since litigation is not the preferred route for most defendants. However, sometimes, it is necessary to go through the process. Beginning with the cease and desist letter, we guide clients through the process of resolving the dispute. Based on your desired outcome and our assessment of the situation, we provide an even handed approach to litigation. [Learn more about our patent defense services.]
Trademarks
Your product name and business name are important intellectual property assets of your company. We guide you through the trademark process of:
- Conducting a trademark search
- Filing your trademark application
- Trademark Enforcement
- Trademark Defense
Licensing
Now that you’ve procured your intellectual property, you may be interested in licensing your technology to others in your competitive field. If your patent is broad enough, you could also seek a royalty to businesses in other fields outside of your business market. [Learn more about our Patent and Trademark Licensing Services.]
Worldwide IP Protection
Our practice incorporates prosecution of intellectual property rights. Over the course of 25 years, the firm has built relationships with other intellectual property firms around the world to help you acquire intellectual property in foreign markets when needed. [Learn more about our Worldwide Patent and Trademark Services.]