Business Details
Trusted Patent & Trademark Legal Services in Ronkonkoma, NY
BKDowd Law, P.C. is a dedicated intellectual property law firm with over three decades of experience serving inventors, startups, and corporations. Our founder, Betsy Kingsbury Dowd, combines technical expertise as an engineer with legal acumen to provide comprehensive IP protection. We specialize in patents, trademarks, and business law, offering cost-effective solutions tailored to clients' needs. Our practice spans utility and design patents, international filings, technology transactions, and trademark litigation.With a background in both industry and top-tier law firms, we deliver high-quality legal services while maintaining affordability. Our commitment to personalized attention ensures clients receive strategic guidance throughout the IP lifecycle, from initial consultation to portfolio development and enforcement.
Services
Patent Prosecution
Trademark Registration
IP Portfolio Development
Technology Licensing
Business Formation
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of combined technical and legal expertise in IP law
- Cost-effective solutions for startups and Fortune 500 companies
- Technical background in mechanical, electrical, and life sciences
- Free initial consultation for patent and trademark evaluations
- Proven track record in international patent filings and litigation
Services
Patent Prosecution
We handle utility and design patent applications through the entire prosecution process. Our technical expertise covers mechanical, electrical, and life science inventions. We prepare and file patent applications with the USPTO, respond to office actions, and manage international filings through PCT applications. Clients receive strategic guidance to maximize patent protection while controlling costs.
Trademark Registration
Our trademark services include comprehensive clearance searches, application preparation, and enforcement strategies. We help clients register trademarks and service marks at the federal and state levels. We also monitor for infringement and provide litigation support when necessary. Our practice covers trademark portfolios for businesses in diverse industries including fashion and technology.
Technology Transactions
We negotiate and draft technology transfer agreements, licensing deals, and joint development contracts. Our services include due diligence for IP assets during mergers and acquisitions. We help clients structure agreements that protect intellectual property rights while facilitating business growth. This includes software licensing and patent cross-licensing arrangements.
IP Portfolio Development
We help clients create comprehensive intellectual property strategies aligned with business goals. Our services include patent audits, competitive landscape analysis, and portfolio management. We advise on protection strategies for startups seeking venture capital and established companies expanding their IP holdings across multiple jurisdictions.
Business Formation
We assist in forming business entities including LLCs and corporations. Our services cover drafting operating agreements, bylaws, and shareholder agreements. We provide legal guidance on entity selection based on liability protection, tax considerations, and business objectives. This includes formation of technology startups and spin-offs from academic institutions.
People
Betsy Kingsbury Dowd
Founder
With 30+ years of experience as both engineer and patent attorney, Betsy Dowd provides expert IP counsel. Former senior associate at Goodwin Procter, she specializes in protecting innovations across mechanical, electrical, and life science domains while maintaining cost-effective solutions for clients.
Questions
What areas of intellectual property do you handle?
We specialize in patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Our practice includes utility and design patents, trademark registration, technology licensing, and business entity formation across mechanical, electrical, and life science fields.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free 30-minute consultations for patent and trademark evaluations. This includes discussing your invention or brand protection needs and recommending appropriate next steps.
How do you handle international patent filings?
We manage international patent applications through the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) system. We coordinate with foreign associates in multiple jurisdictions to ensure comprehensive global protection for your inventions.
What experience do you have with technology startups?
We have extensive experience with technology startups, including forming entities, developing IP strategies, and negotiating licensing agreements. Our founder previously co-founded an IP boutique serving Long Island startups and academic spin-offs.
How are legal fees structured for patent applications?
We offer transparent pricing models tailored to client needs. This includes fixed fees for standard patent applications and hourly rates for complex matters, with detailed cost estimates provided before work begins.
