Business Details
36 Years
experience
Your Trusted New Jersey Patent and Trademark Attorney
For over 35 years, our firm has provided specialized legal expertise in intellectual property law to businesses and inventors across New Jersey and beyond. Our practice combines technical proficiency with legal acumen, offering tailored solutions for patent and trademark protection. With a background in engineering and decades of experience navigating the USPTO, we deliver strategic counsel to secure and enforce intellectual property rights.Our commitment to personalized service ensures clients receive actionable advice aligned with their innovation goals. We pride ourselves on demystifying complex legal processes while maintaining the highest standards of professional integrity.
Services
Patent Prosecution
Trademark Registration
Patent Litigation
Trademark Enforcement
IP Strategy Development
Patent Application Drafting
Trademark Opposition
Patent Maintenance
Trademark Portfolio Management
IP Infringement Counseling
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of specialized IP law experience with USPTO expertise
- Our attorney holds engineering credentials and technical patent prosecution skills
- We provide personalized strategy development for complex intellectual property needs
- Our practice serves businesses across Northern and Central New Jersey counties
- We combine litigation experience with proactive IP protection strategies
Services
Patent Prosecution
Comprehensive patent application services from initial evaluation through USPTO approval. Our technical legal expertise ensures proper claim drafting and response to office actions. We specialize in navigating complex patent examinations for diverse inventions while maintaining strict compliance with regulatory requirements.
Trademark Registration
Strategic trademark registration services covering mark selection, clearance analysis, and USPTO submission. We develop comprehensive protection strategies for business identities including logos, names, and brand elements. Our process includes enforcement planning and maintenance scheduling.
Patent Litigation
Representation in patent infringement cases and litigation matters. Our approach combines technical understanding with legal strategy to protect client interests in enforcement actions and defense proceedings. We handle disputes involving patent validity and infringement claims.
Trademark Enforcement
Comprehensive trademark monitoring and enforcement services. We assist clients in identifying infringement, preparing cease-and-desist communications, and pursuing legal remedies. Our practice includes opposition proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.
IP Strategy Development
Customized intellectual property strategy formulation aligned with business objectives. Services include portfolio development, risk assessment, and protection planning for patents and trademarks. We help clients maximize the commercial value of their intellectual property assets.
People
Thomas J Germinario
Attorney & Engineer
Licensed patent attorney with 35+ years of experience in IP law. Holds engineering credentials from Stevens Institute of Technology. Specializes in patent prosecution, trademark strategy, and IP litigation. Former corporate counsel for Fortune 500 companies and Deputy Attorney General of New Jersey.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We specialize exclusively in intellectual property law, focusing on patents and trademarks for businesses and inventors.
Do you work with out-of-state clients?
Yes, while based in New Jersey, we represent clients nationwide and internationally through our established legal processes.
How long does the patent process take?
Typical patent prosecution timelines range from 2-5 years depending on invention complexity and USPTO examination schedules.
What makes your practice different?
Our unique combination of engineering expertise, litigation experience, and focused IP practice delivers technically informed legal solutions.
Do you handle trademark opposition cases?
Yes, we represent clients in trademark opposition proceedings before the USPTO's Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.
