Patent applications have doubled over the last 10 years. The increased number of patents indicates a competitive market place in which companies use innovation to maintain and grow their market share. With this innovation, also comes an increased awareness that non-patentable proprietary information can be protected as trade secrets. The attorneys in our Intellectual Property group understand the needs of modern innovation. Thus, our attorneys counsel clients in the areas of :
- Drafting and Prosecuting Patent Applications, Domestically and Internationally
- Developing and Managing Patent Portfolios
- Protection of Business Innovations with Patent and Trade Secret Law
- Product Evaluation and Assessment
- Patent Licensing Strategies and Tactics
- Employment Agreements Concerning Assignment/Transfer of Rights in Inventions
- Secrecy Agreements, including Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality Agreements and Procedures
- Acquiring Patents from Third Parties
- Assessing and Defending Against Patent Assertions
If you would like to speak to one of our attorneys about your Intellectual Property contact:
Beverly A. Berneman (bberneman@querrey.com)
