U.S. Patent Prosecution and Counseling requires an experienced hand. Steve gives practical, business-minded advice, and if that involves pursuing patent protection, Steve guides you through the complexities of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Strategic-minded patent protection drives portfolio value.

Opinions provide clarity in complex technology areas and memorialize your good-faith belief that you are not infringing others’ patents. Patent invalidity and noninfringement are addressed thoroughly and in accordance with the latest legal framework.

Infringement risk assessment uses patent surveillance, patent monitoring, FTO searching and detailed analysis of claims, specifications and file histories to help you understand the level of infringement risk you are undertaking. Workable product design changes are proposed to help reduce infringement risk. Invalidity searches are conducted to strengthen your defenses.