Intellectual Property
Protecting IP strategically
Much of a company's value comes from its code, models, data, and brand. We help clients secure ownership of what they create and build IP strategies that support growth, financing, and an eventual exit. That work starts early, since investors and acquirers look closely at whether a company truly owns what it has built.
IP questions arise in nearly every deal. Our attorneys can coordinate with technology transactions, corporate, and M&A teams when a deal calls for it. That way, every agreement you sign is consistent about IP ownership and your licensing terms support how you plan to commercialize your technology.
How we help protect your IP
IP Portfolio Strategy
Deciding what to patent, what to keep as a trade secret, and where to file as the company grows.
Patentability & Prior Art Analysis
Search and analysis of whether an invention can be patented before you invest in filing.
Patent Strategy & Prosecution
Provisional and utility applications, office action responses, and filing plans tied to the product roadmap.
Trademark Clearance & Registration
Clearance searches, USPTO applications, office action responses, and portfolio maintenance.
IP Diligence for Financings & M&A
Ownership and portfolio reviews before investors or acquirers run their own.
Invention Disclosure Programs
A process for engineers to flag new inventions and for the company to decide which to protect.
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This list is what comes up most, not a limit. Send us the document and we will tell you who takes it and what it costs.
