Identifying, securing and protecting intellectual property rights -- such as patents -- is essential to the well-being of companies and individuals with inventions and proprietary technology. Patents are valuable assets that add to the health of balance sheets, provide a competitive edge and open new avenues for growth and revenue.
Lewis and Roca has worked with individuals, organizations and companies in the Southwest, throughout the country and throughout the world to develop and protect rights in intellectual property here and abroad. Lewis and Roca offers clients a full range of intellectual property representation. We successfully and cost effectively guide our clients through the complex issues encountered in this area, enabling them to obtain and keep a competitive advantage.
Lewis and Roca's Intellectual Property and Technology Practice Group provides significant depth of experience in patent law, including:
Patents
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Selection of an overall IP strategy, including choices among patent procurement options.
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Provisional and utility US applications.
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International patent protection, including application under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).
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Entry into national phase prosecution in foreign countries.
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Freedom to operate, infringement and validity opinions.
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Patent licensing and negotiation.
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Ownership disputes regarding patent rights.
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Experience in many technology fields including chemistry, metallurgy, complex mechanical and electro-mechanical devices, biomedical technology and software patents.
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Assist in litigation avoidance and design-around efforts to avoid patent infringement liability.
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Assist with patent rejection and litigation actions in state and federal courts and proceedings before the USPTO.
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Litigation of patent infringement suits, protect and defend invention.
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Defense of patent pending and process patent annuities.
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