Patent Procurement
We prepare and prosecute patent applications… and we do more.
Our patent attorneys are experienced in working with clients in establishing and executing patent approaches and strategies that are consistent with the clients’ business objectives. Among these approaches and strategies are developing product-centric patent filing approaches for offensive or defensive purposes, prosecuting high-value patent applications for monetization purposes, and developing effective invention disclosure programs. We also provide hands-on in-house patent training for technical and non-technical personnel so that clients can understand the patent process and recognize opportunities to leverage patents in achieving company goals.
In addition to helping clients develop internal IPs, we assist clients in identifying and procuring third party patents that may increase market barriers for competitors, improve the client’s cross-licensing position to counter-claim in an infringement suit, or provide a source of revenue for the client.
Foreign Patents
We provide patent services globally through a network of high quality associates in foreign countries throughout the world. Through these associates, we procure foreign patent rights while ensuring that the foreign patent prosecution strategies and approaches are consistent with our clients’ US patent objectives. Through ongoing planning and collaboration efforts, help establish global patent strategies to enhance the value of our clients’ IP rights.
Sample Patents
- Patent No. 8,127,194 Method and apparatus for improving hybrid automatic repeat request operation in a wireless communications system
- Patent No. 8,126,960 Technique for effective organization and communication of information
- Patent No. 8,123,736 Cap adapters for medicament vial and associated methods
- Patent No. 8,121,063 Method and apparatus for handling timers during re-establishing receiving sides in a wireless communications system
- Patent No. 8,116,311 Method and system for tag arbitration in switches
- Patent No. 8,116,206 Method and system for routing frames in a network
- Patent No. 8,109,095 Method and an apparatus for producing and regulating electrical power
- Patent No. 8,107,447 Method and apparatus for handling control PDUs during re-establishment of transmitting sides in wireless communications systems
- Patent No. 8,106,968 System and method for pattern detection and camera calibration
- Patent No. 8,102,769 Method and system for network communication
- Patent No. 8,100,866 Needleless access port valves
- Patent No. 8,100,858 Protective device for an injection needle
- Patent No. 8,096,842 Electro-mechanical connector for solar arrays
- Patent No. 8,096,838 Header assembly for implantable medical devices
- Patent No. 8,096,559 Rotary seals
- Patent No. 8,095,978 Method and system for managing ports in a host bus adapter
- Patent No. 8,092,283 Method of processing fish and a fish processing plant
- Patent No. 8,092,260 Device for securing leads into in-line connector devices
- Patent No. 8,091,226 Integrated header connector system
- Patent No. 8,090,881 Method and system for minimizing unnecessary topology discovery operations by managing physical layer state change notifications in storage systems
- Patent No. 8,089,971 Method and system for transmitting flow control information
- Patent No. 8,081,650 Method and system for selecting virtual lanes in fibre channel switches
- Patent No. 8,081,648 Method and apparatus for handling reset in a wireless communications system
- Patent No. 8,081,619 Method and apparatus of deciphering parameter synchronization in a wireless communications device
- Patent No. 8,081,618 Method and apparatus of continuous packet connectivity enhancement in a wireless communications system
- Patent No. 8,073,450 Method and apparatus for de-activating hybrid automatic repeat request process in a wireless communications system
- Patent No. 8,072,988 Method and system for buffer-to-buffer credit recovery in fibre channel systems using virtual and/or pseudo virtual lanes
- Patent No. 8,068,482 Method and system for network switch element
- Patent No. 8,068,338 Network device with baffle for redirecting cooling air and associated methods
- Patent No. 8,065,454 System and method for mapping functions to and from network devices using configuration compatible with an adapter by remapping plurality of logical ports of adapter
- Patent No. 8,064,460 Method and apparatus of delivering protocol data units for a user equipment in a wireless communications system
- Patent No. 8,061,558 Dispenser and gloves
- Patent No. 8,060,682 Method and system for multi-level switch configuration
- Patent No. 8,060,122 Method and apparatus for managing downlink discontinuous reception operation in a wireless communications system
- Patent No. 8,059,051 Planar dielectric waveguide with metal grid for antenna applications
- Patent No. 8,058,886 Device including a contact detector
- Patent No. 8,057,431 Hinged cap for needle device
- Patent No. 8,055,726 Method and system for writing network data
- Patent No. 8,054,777 Method and apparatus for handling control PDUS during re-establishing receiving sides in a wireless communications system
- Patent No. 8,052,459 Dual directional connector
- Patent No. 8,051,329 Method and system for initializing a computing system
- Patent No. 8,051,113 Method and system for managing clustered and non-clustered storage systems
- Patent No. 8,050,260 Method and system for load balancing in infiniband switches and networks
- Patent No. 8,048,036 Spring launched needle safety clip
- Patent No. 8,045,715 Method of handling security key change and related communication device
- Patent No. 8,045,518 Method of deactivating high-speed downlink operation in CELL.sub.--FACH state for a wireless communications system and related apparatus
- Patent No. 8,043,990 Catalyst system for polymerization of olefins
- Patent No. D646,682 Guitar controller
- Patent No. 8,036,768 System and method for creating orthotics
- Patent No. 8,036,169 Method for improving high-speed downlink operation in CELL.sub.--FACH state for a wireless communications system and related apparatus
News
- CJEU rules that legal advice cannot protect companies from antitrust fines
- FTC v Actavis ruling finds pay-to-delay may be anti-competitive
- Interview: Gerard Pannekoek of IPXI on trading IP rights
- Canada and China enter into PPH agreement
- Webinar on CLS Bank v Alice: last chance to register!
- Australia ponders compulsory licensing for developing countries
- Supreme Court rules naturally occurring DNA is patent ineligible
- SAP v Versata decision threatens business method patents
- China’s utility model growing pains
- India’s IPAB sets aside revocation of Pfizer's sunitinib patent
- Samsung wins ITC ban on Apple products
- Momentum builds in Washington for patent troll legislation
- Kerr & Wagstaffe adds IP litigator
- Massachusetts state representative rejoins Duane Morris
- White House unveils five steps to tackle patent trolls
- Is China’s Patent Review Board taking a step back?
- EFF requests public help sourcing podcasting prior art
- Battistelli sets out unitary patent fee priorities
- World’s first IP financial exchange launches offering
- ITC delays decision on Samsung import ban
- EPO ceremony honours great inventors
- Singapore and China sign PPH
- Tip for licensing technology in China
- Should you use post-grant opposition in the US?
- AIPLA attacks USPTO sequestration
- Vermont passes controversial new law targeting patent trolls
- Show it in a patent, or lock it in a safe?
- Supreme Court backs former employee in trade secrets case
- Supreme Court will rule on patent licensing dispute
- UK IP firm EIP opens San Diego office
- Pfizer receives $2.15 billion settlement from Teva and Sun for patent-infringement damages
- Supreme Court DNA ruling leaves questions unanswered
- First Edition: June 14, 2013
- Supreme Court invalidates patents held by Myriad Genetics
- Puritan granted European patents for high-performance PurFlock Ultra and HydraFlock swabs
- Actavis files ANDA to market Propofol Injection
- OxThera granted Japanese patents for treating oxalate-related disease
- Shire resolves patent infringement lawsuit against Teva relating to INTUNIV tablet
- Patented nicotinamide riboside launched by Chromadex
- Zecotek welcomes Markman hearing for infringement of LFS scintillation crystal patent
- John McAfee resurfaces as ranting video star, mocks McAfee software
- Analysis: Sprint should raise Clearwire bid to avoid Dish tension
- Microsoft reverses position on Xbox One Internet, game sharing
- Microsoft talked with Nokia about buying devices unit: report
- Micron profit beats estimates as chip prices climb
- Finisar profit beats Street estimates, shares jump
- BlackBerry shares fall as analyst downgrades stock ahead of earnings
- Nvidia's stock jumps on license plan; Wall Street eyes Apple
- Icahn reiterates commitment for Dell buy
- Softbank closer to acquiring Sprint after Dish abandons bid for now
