Patents

Patent protection is a fundamental business strategy for any enterprise that relies on innovation, research, and development. In order to reap the benefits of what you have invested, your patent must effectively describe your innovation, differentiate it from prior art, and have claims of sufficient scope to provide meaningful protection of your invention. These goals can only be achieved with the help of insightful legal counsel who can speak as a peer regarding the science or technology employed in your invention. and can provide effective guidance through the rigors of the patent process.

The patent process is complex. Understanding the process is only a baseline qualification for an intellectual property attorney. What distinguishes Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds from others is the depth of its scientific and technological knowledge base, the creativity of its professionals and their commitment to understanding your business goals. It is our commitment to help clients. It is both the quality of the thought and the quality of the service that we contribute that our clients feel is invaluable to their growth and success.

In addition to U.S. patent prosecution, we work with foreign associates worldwide to prosecute and obtain foreign patent rights, oppose foreign patents, and defend foreign patents in opposition proceedings.

Services include:

U.S. and international patent prosecution
Due diligence studies
Opinions on infringement, validity, enforcement, inventorship, and freedom-to-operate
Administrative proceedings, including interferences at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and oppositions in other countries
Licensing negotiations and drafting
Litigation pertaining to patent infringement and defense against patent infringement claims