Preparation/prosecution of patents in a wide variety of fields. Prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Responsibilities related to patent prosecution generally include the following: receipt and review of patent search results; preparation of opinion letters; preparation and drafting of provisional and nonprovisional utility patent applications; responding to office actions; preparation and filing of appeals.
Filing and prosecution of trademark applications include the following: preparation and electronic filing of trademark applications; responding to office actions; preparation and filing appeal briefs; filing statements of use; and filing post-allowance sections 8 and 15 declarations. Counsel clients concerning the selection, design, and use of protective trademarks and service marks. Render opinions concerning trademark registrability, infringement, and related issues.
Prepare and negotiate patent and trademark license agreement transactions as well as draft non-infringement, invalidity and freedom to operate opinions.
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