Business Details
Your Trusted IP Partner for Patent & Trademark Protection
Founded with a singular focus on intellectual property, our firm has grown into a respected leader in patent and trademark law. We combine decades of technical expertise with cutting-edge innovation to deliver tailored solutions for clients ranging from startups to multinational corporations. Our client-centric approach ensures personalized service, while proprietary tools like ClaimScape and FoundationIP enhance strategic decision-making. With a culture of inclusivity and a commitment to community, we prioritize both professional excellence and ethical responsibility. Our attorneys, many with advanced technical degrees, provide deep domain knowledge across industries including AI, semiconductors, and biotechnology.By specializing exclusively in IP procurement, we maintain unparalleled focus on optimizing patent and trademark protection. This dedication to core values has earned us recognition in both legal and business communities while maintaining low team attrition. Our global reach through remote teams and offices in Minneapolis and San Jose enables seamless support for international clients. From patent analytics to design protection, we deliver comprehensive strategies that align with evolving business goals. This combination of technical mastery, innovative tools, and client-first philosophy defines our approach to intellectual property law.
Services
Patent Procurement
Trademark Clearance
Portfolio Analytics
Post-Grant Proceedings
Design Patent Protection
Freedom-to-Operate Analysis
Competitive Landscape Mapping
Patent Portfolio Curation
Highlights and features
- We specialize exclusively in intellectual property law with dedicated patent and trademark teams
- Our proprietary ClaimScape software provides advanced patent analytics and portfolio insights
- Attorneys with technical expertise in AI, semiconductors, and biotechnology deliver specialized counsel
- Client-centric teams offer personalized service while maintaining scalable capacity for large portfolios
- We pioneered industry-first IP technology solutions like FoundationIP and Autodocket systems
Services
Patent Procurement
Our patent procurement service covers complete preparation and prosecution of patent applications. We combine technical expertise with digital innovation to deliver high-quality patents that protect your innovations. Our process includes claim drafting, office action responses, and global filings through strategic partnerships.
Trademark Clearance
We provide comprehensive trademark clearance services including domestic and international searches, risk analysis, and adoption counseling. Our team helps clients select protectable marks while navigating potential conflicts through detailed search reports and strategic recommendations.
Portfolio Analytics
Using proprietary ClaimScape software, we offer advanced patent analytics for portfolio optimization. Our services include competitive landscape analysis, freedom-to-operate mapping, and portfolio curation to identify strategic opportunities and gaps in IP protection.
Post-Grant Proceedings
We represent clients in post-grant challenges before the PTAB, including IPRs and PGRs. Our attorneys leverage deep technical knowledge and prior in-house experience to defend patents through strategic arguments and evidence presentation during these complex proceedings.
Design Patent Protection
Our design patent service protects the visual appearance of products through specialized claim drafting and prosecution. We help clients secure brand-identifying protections that complement utility patents, focusing on strategic brand value and market differentiation.
Questions
What areas of intellectual property do you specialize in?
We focus exclusively on patent and trademark law, including procurement, portfolio management, analytics, and strategic counseling across technology, life sciences, and energy sectors.
How does your firm handle international IP protection?
We coordinate global trademark and patent filings through trusted foreign counsel partnerships while maintaining centralized case management through our FoundationIP platform.
What technology tools do you offer for IP management?
Our proprietary tools include ClaimScape for claim mapping, Dashboard for portfolio analytics, and Autodocket for AI-enhanced docketing accuracy and efficiency.
Do you handle patent litigation?
We focus on IP procurement and strategy rather than litigation, allowing us to maintain complete focus on optimizing patent and trademark protection processes.
How do you approach freedom-to-operate analysis?
We use interactive FTO maps to identify patent barriers early, enabling strategic product development decisions while minimizing infringement risks through comprehensive landscape analysis.
