Trade secrets – confidential information that is not protected by patents, copyrights or trademark rights – are often one of a company`s most important assets. Together with our clients, we develop strategies to secure their trade secrets as legally and practically as possible. As intellectual property becomes increasingly important to innovative companies, progressive companies and research institutions are beginning to strategically examine their IP portfolios to determine where they have strengths, weaknesses and opportunities for additional revenue. Hiring experienced consultants for strategic patent portfolio analysis has become essential for clients looking to maximize their revenue opportunities. Our patent attorneys are uniquely qualified to meet the patent requirements of multinationals, start-ups and individual inventors. We have excellent academic credentials, industry experience and patent expertise. Our courses include chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, software and computer science, applied mathematics as well as chemistry, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace and nuclear engineering. Many of our attorneys have experience working both inside and outside the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, which gives us invaluable insight into the patent granting process.
Ice Miller`s patent practice offers experienced patent attorneys in virtually every technical discipline. Our clients range from innovative start-ups with an innovative product idea to established companies looking to protect their hard-earned market share through a patent acquisition and enforcement program. The effective and strategic pursuit of patents is crucial for businesses, especially innovative companies. Success may depend on protecting unique technologies and revenue streams while advancing patents to increase the likelihood that they will successfully survive litigation in the future. Our patent attorneys, working with a network of law firms around the world, regularly handle patent grant cases for clients on five different continents, including large global corporations, emerging companies and innovative institutions such as manufacturers, service providers, universities and other law firms. To stay relevant in today`s global marketplace, businesses need expert legal advisors to help them navigate the ever-changing world of intellectual property (IP) law. As a full-service firm with a team of more than 90 intellectual property lawyers, Dickinson Wright provides clients with strategic advice on all aspects of intellectual property. By understanding current trends in the global market, we help small businesses and international companies understand and use their intellectual property rights. And with a global network of employees in a variety of technical disciplines, we can support our customers wherever they do business. Our team works closely with clients to ensure their ideas and technologies remain secure so they can focus on what they do best: growing and developing the business. We regularly pursue patent applications and trademark registrations in the United States. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) simultaneously litigate IP issues on various platforms.
Our service patents: In a competitive marketplace, a company`s long-term success depends on its ability to protect its valuable investment in product development. Each of our patent attorneys has a degree in technology combined with years of industry experience. We regularly assist clients with diverse needs in this area, including: We also have experience in drafting Freedom to Operate (FTO) or Release Notices, as well as Patentability Notices (SOA) and Design Notices (DAOs). Our industry experience allows us to take a very pragmatic approach and assess the risks of actual breaches to help you achieve your business goals. Our experienced patent attorneys advise clients ranging from emerging companies to Fortune 100 companies on maximizing their business returns by creating and managing their patent portfolios. Many companies have identified significant untapped value and new sources of additional revenue. Others identified their IP assets as growth drivers and potential cornerstones for mergers and acquisitions. As part of our advisory activities, we regularly advise on patentability, validity and business freedom issues, prepare expert opinions, conduct due diligations and deal with other M&A issues as well as litigation support as representative examples. Our patent attorneys have in-depth knowledge of a wide range of complex technologies – from semiconductors to stem cells – to help you get the most out of your intellectual property assets.
In addition, OPLA, as the representative of the USPTO, responds to inquiries about patent law and the Office`s policies and procedures through letters, telephone calls, conferences, presentations and other contacts with members of the public and the Chamber of Patent Attorneys. OPLA also supports negotiations on patent law harmonization and other international issues. The writing sample must be exclusively or primarily the work of the candidate and contain a legal analysis. References are not checked without the permission of the applicant. The Office of the General Counsel (OGC), which employs approximately 130 people, consists of three organizations that deal with the legal review of agency decisions, the defense of agency decisions before courts and administrative tribunals, in-house agency legal advice, and the regulation of individuals practicing before the USPTO. These three organizations are the Office of Counsel, the Office of General Law and the Office of Registration and Discipline (OED). OGC also administers the USPTO`s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) program. We focus on strategic enforcement – the art of getting really large and enforceable claims made with as little effort as possible. However, our services do not stop at the granting of a patent.
We can help you with the variety of increasingly important post-grant procedures available to patent holders, such as inter partes examinations (IPRs) and post-grant examinations (PGRs). We also coordinate closely with our patent litigation group in the development and implementation of offensive and defensive strategies within the USPTO, district courts, and ITC. Our U.S. patent attorneys are registered with the USPTO and many have advanced scientific degrees, while others have extensive industry experience. DLA Piper has deep and long-standing relationships with a network of companies around the world with whom we coordinate strategy, filing and enforcement. Our strong experience in patent acquisition and enforcement, as well as the Group`s diverse legal and technical experience, enable robust protection of our clients` intellectual property interests and investments in technological innovation worldwide. As our clients` innovation and business needs evolve rapidly, our patent attorneys are well prepared to advise and develop strategies that align with their business plans. Patent asset management is an essential part of IP oversight. Once key IP assets are identified and protected, maintaining a strong portfolio is critical to a company`s success. A strong patent portfolio includes new IP assets and maximizes the value of those who sleep. Leveraging the exceptional capabilities of our practice, we can provide strategic advice on the development, use and application of proprietary technologies and investments, as well as the acquisition of new IP assets to maximize business value. –Divisional Counsel, Assistant Secretary and Executive Committee Member for Level 1 Automotive Suppliers, including all divisional legal matters.
Who is responsible for the NIH Patent Services Agreement? The Ice Miller team has extensive experience in preparing and filing the documents necessary to obtain the rights to inventions/discoveries in the United States and abroad. (We currently deal with patent issues in virtually all countries.) During the preparation of the patent application, our technically qualified lawyers work directly with the inventors to ensure that we fully understand the invention. In addition, our experience in patent litigation is reflected in our patent grant practice. For example, we understand the importance of filing claims that balance the desire for a broad scope of claims with the understanding that changes in the course of enforcement can bring the history of enforcement to a halt and eliminate the doctrine of the equivalent scope of claims. Barnes & Thornburg`s patent attorneys provide strategic advice, patent prosecution and patent litigation to a wide range of companies worldwide. With diverse legal, industry and commercial experience, Barnes & Thornburg`s patent attorneys assist domestic and international clients in virtually all aspects of their patent portfolio. We advise clients on contracting and law enforcement and have experience in jurisdictions and forums in the United States. and in many other countries. The Office of Patent Legal Administration (OPLA) drafts regulations and develops practices for the examination of patent applications and contributes to the implementation of these new regulations and practices. In addition, OPLA staff draft rule sets that are published on the Federal Register, create official newspaper announcements, monitor public comments, and formulate frequently asked questions (FAQs). To reflect changes in legislation, rules, procedures and guidelines, OPLA recommends updates to the Patent Examination Manual (MPEP) and forms used by the Patent Examining Corps (the Corps) and external clients.