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Intellectual Property Prosecution Services
We handle all aspects of Patent, Trademark and Copyright Prosecution.
PATENTS
- We are experienced and skilled in a broad range of mechanical, electrical and software patent applications.
- We obtain a high allowance rate for our clients' applications.
- Where appropriate, we make full use of the U.S.P.T.O. electronic filing system.
- Our attorneys hold a number of patents for their own inventions.
- We are currently in the process of enhancing our ipEdge database to include an automated patent docketing system which interfaces with the U.S.P.T.O's PAIR computer database.
TRADEMARKS
- We are experts on the selection, protection and enforcement of trademarks in the United States. See Guide to Registering Trademarks
- We have perfected an in-house automated and expedited online trademark prosecution service, from the initial knock-out search through to application and final registration, and offer a pro bono trademark monitoring service.
- We are fully conversant with the U.S.P.T.O. Electronic Filing Application Service, enabling same day filing of trademark application and subsequent actions.
- All our clients have direct online access to ipEdge, our proprietary trademark database.
- We are skilled at the maintenance, consolidation and control of international trademark portfolios, acting for clients such as Gruen Watch Company, Boyden Executive Search, WD-40/Global Household Brands, Nyfix and IdeaVillage.
- Additional services include
- infringement investigations
- cancellation & opposition proceedings
- licensing / concurrent use agreements
COPYRIGHT
- We counsel clients on the establishment of in-house registration filing programs.
- We undertake registration searches.
- We offer a full prosecution and maintenance program.
INTERNATIONAL FILING SERVICES
- We have established a global network of associate firms to ensure responsive, cost-effective and quality services on an international level.
- We offer skilled in-house translation services in German, French and Spanish.
- Our staff are fully conversant with legalization process for prosecution of intellectual property rights throughout the world.
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