___   INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW The intellectual property (IP) attorneys at Tully Rinckey PLLC represent institutions, corporations, and individuals in obtaining, protecting, and enforcing all types of patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. The firm’s attorneys will work with businesses and individuals to defend and enforce their intellectual property, and to defend against claims of infringement or misappropriation in all forums: Federal and State courts, the International Trade Commission (ITC) and in administrative proceedings before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The firm vigorously advocates for its clients, and because IP issues are often complex, we customize our efforts for each client and case. Our attorneys also will draft and enforce non-disclosure, confidentiality and similar contract provisions and agreements. 70+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE In an increasingly globalized economy, properly managing innovation is critical. Engineers, scientists, inventors, artists, and authors have exclusive rights to the protection of their creations and inventions. Tully Rinckey attorneys have the experience and technical skill to help protect those rights. Our attorneys have extensive technical backgrounds across a broad range of disciplines, including but not limited to: biological, biotechnology, medicine and pharmaceuticals mechanical, materials, chemical, optics, communications, nanotechnology, MEMS, computer and software, electrical, business methods. They have guided individuals, businesses and institutions to obtain, protect, and enforce their intellectual property rights as well as vigorously defend against infringers. We also assist clients who have been accused of intellectual property violations. Not every accusation is well-founded, and some intellectual property rights are invalid. Further, sometimes, reasonable people disagree on how to resolve a dispute. With our experience in all fields and contexts, we can help understand our client’s rights, risks and help strategize a cost-effective outcome. We also assist clients in opinions, licensing and transactions, and as may be appropriate, call upon our colleagues across the firm to bring to bear a multidisciplinary team to handle all issues, including cross border and taxation. Our attorneys have handled matters involving: aerodynamics display technologies mechanical devices bar code readers electronic commerce machines biotech electronic sensors MEMS business methods embedded controllers nanotechnology chemistry and processes game theory/agent-based negotiation petrochemicals communications genetic engineering and genetically engineered organisms pharmaceuticals consumer electronics gesture interfaces power management systems cryptography graphical user interfaces refrigeration technologies cybersecurity transfer semiconductor processing and device design data caching high tech industrial processes software applications database systems internet of things (IoT) superconductors digital imaging lasers, laser sensing and laser processing vehicular technologies and telematics digital televisions light-emitting diodes video displays digital cameras location-based services wireless technologies Strategic management, aggressive defense and enforcement of intellectual property rights are necessary to protect and strengthen business interests. Whether it is overcoming regulatory hurdles, defending against accused infringement, pursuing infringers, prosecuting patent applications, licensing technology or assessing IP assets regarding due diligence concerns, Tully Rinckey’s team of professionals is ready to work to ensure the strength and protection of your intellectual property needs. Tully Rinckey is also pleased to offer an IP needs assessment to determine whether your key corporate assets are adequately protected. Strategic management, aggressive defense and enforcement of intellectual property rights, and risk assessment are vital to protecting and strengthening your business interests. Intellectual property matters may be time-sensitive. Contact our patent law attorneys today to protect and enforce your rights. To schedule an initial consultation regarding prosecution or defense of intellectual property infringement, contact us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at (888) 529-4543 or info@tullylegal.com. Prosecution Litigation Trade Secret Tully Rinckey IP Services (TRIPS) Copyright Infringement Prosecution Patent The patenting process typically begins with an invention disclosure. That invention can be described on a proverbial cocktail napkin, or disclosed in a white paper, manuscript, or doctoral dissertation. Tully Rinckey’s IP lawyers understand a broad range of technologies, which enables them to efficiently assist clients in determining the best approach to drafting and filing a patent application. Our lawyers’ technical expertise allows them to spend less time on the learning curve trying to understand the technology and more time paying close attention to understanding your company’s particular business needs. To secure broadest coverage, it is important to file the patent application promptly, before any publication, sale or offer for sale, to avoid potential loss of rights, especially internationally. Further, the U.S. patent law awards rights to the “first inventor to file,” so delay incurs risk. After the application is filed, our attorneys “prosecute” the application—i.e., act on behalf of the applicant, interacting with the patent office and its examiners, seeking to ensure that all requirements are met and the claims are deemed useful, novel and non-obvious, by defending and/or amending the claims—in order to get the patent application allowed. In some cases, the application remains rejected, and Tully Rinckey attorneys will file appeals to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and before the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit if necessary. Outside the U.S., we work with foreign patent attorneys and agents, who are experts in their respective national law, providing a coordinated effort to obtain international protection. Tully Rinckey attorneys also work with clients to build patent portfolios with diversified risks to cover the range of their commercial interests and future opportunities, which may include filing a series of patent applications to ensure protection of the disclosed inventions. Trademark The trademark process begins with defining a trademark or brand, which represents the “goodwill” of the business—it is a consumer shorthand for associating the product with the business behind the product. The process can begin before first use (i.e., an “intent to use” application) or after use in commerce. We assist our clients in ensuring that the trademark is protectable and is likely clear from competing claims from third parties, and then file the trademark application with the U.S. Trademark Office, or in some cases, with state governments and foreign countries. We work with the trademark-examining attorneys to obtain allowance of the application and registration, and through appeals to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, as may be necessary. Tully Rinckey attorneys also assist clients in trademark maintenance, and will assist clients who seek to oppose or cancel trademark applications or registrations of others. We also work with online entrepreneurs seeking to protect their rights on the internet. Our lawyers can assist with takedowns, domain name registrations, and responding to and sending cease & desist letters. Tully Rinckey is pleased to offer an IP needs assessment to determine whether your key corporate assets are adequately protected. Strategic management, aggressive defense and enforcement of intellectual property rights, and risk assessment are vital to protecting and strengthening your business interests. Intellectual property matters may be time-sensitive. Contact our featured attorneys today to protect and enforce your rights. To schedule an initial consultation regarding prosecution or defense of intellectual property infringement, contact us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at (888) 529-4543 or info@tullylegal.com BOOK YOUR CONSULTATION NOW! Ready to book your consultation? Click here to pay our consultation fee and book your meeting with an attorney today! BOOK YOUR CONSULTATION FEATURED ATTORNEY STEVEN J. KRAMER OF COUNSEL VIEW BIO RELATED ARTICLES IP: Protect the ideas and innovations that give your business a competitive edge READ MORE Can you keep a (Trade) Secret? READ MORE WHY CHOOSE US TO REPRESENT YOU When you choose Tully Rinckey PLLC, you aren’t just assigned an attorney. Your legal matter will be cared for by our entire legal team and support staff. With offices throughout the United States and overseas, we make sure you receive legal counsel and representation you can trust. 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