Patent

Our attorneys regard patent counseling and portfolio management as paramount to the execution of a cost-effective patent strategy. To help clients maximize the return on their patent investments, we employ a thorough, selective and business-focused approach to both patent application filings and the development, budgeting and maintenance of our clients’ global portfolios. Our patent attorneys also advise on implementing procedural guidelines and cross-referencing systems to facilitate the disclosure and evaluation of new inventions. We are equally adept at conducting R&D and manufacturing audits to identify patent-related assets with significant commercial value. Once identified, we work with clients to implement commercially effective strategies for protecting those assets. We work hand-in-hand with clients to avoid potential patent issues as they develop new products and address any issues that do arise.

From medical devices and heavy equipment to manufacturing materials and software, our patent prosecution experience runs the gamut. We help many of our clients evaluate the patentability of new inventions and execute effective strategies to protect those inventions in both the U.S. and internationally. We draw on our technical savvy and cross-industry experience to help clients successfully obtain commercially valuable patent protection.

When the need arises, we represent clients in patent cases around the country. We regularly enforce our clients’ patent rights and defend them when they are accused of infringing others’ patents.

• AK Steel Corporation
• Balluff Inc.
• Battelle
• Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
• Clarkwestern Dietrich Building Systems LLC
• Devicor Medical Products, Inc.
• Ethicon, Inc.
• Kao Brands
• RAB Lighting Inc.