Patents

Patents are a basic building block of intellectual property protection. Strong patent portfolios allow our clients to gain a competitive advantage. In recent years, as patents have taken on enhanced significance, new areas eligible for patent protection have become available, such as trading strategies and financial instruments. We assist clients in identifying and protecting these valuable assets in various transactional, strategic and other non-litigation contexts. Some of our attorneys are registered to represent our clients before the USPTO. We work closely with less traditional applicants in the financial markets to develop patent filing and licensing programs, as well as “traditional” high-tech patent applicants. Using our technical expertise and industry experience together with our knowledge of the intricacies of U.S. and foreign patent practice, we maximize value in our clients’ patent filings.