Patent Licensing
We negotiate and structure patent license agreements including exclusive licenses, cross-licenses, and patent pool participation.
Our Patent Licensing Services
Patent licensing generates revenue, reduces litigation risk, and enables strategic partnerships. Our practice helps structure licensing arrangements that achieve commercial objectives while properly allocating rights and risks.
Licensor Representation
We help patent owners monetize their portfolios through licensing programs. We develop licensing strategies, identify potential licensees, negotiate royalty terms, and document agreements that protect licensor interests while facilitating licensee adoption.
Licensee Representation
We represent companies seeking patent rights, negotiating for favorable terms including appropriate scope, reasonable royalties, and protection against assertion of licensed patents. We conduct license audits ensuring compliance with existing obligations.
License Structures
We structure various arrangements including exclusive and non-exclusive licenses, field-of-use and territory limitations, cross-licenses resolving mutual infringement concerns, patent pools for industry standards, and university technology licenses with specific requirements.
Royalty Negotiations
Determining appropriate royalty rates requires analysis of comparable licenses, patent strength, commercial importance, and negotiating leverage. We bring economic sophistication to royalty negotiations.
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Standard Registration
Complete trademark registration for one mark in one class.
Search + Filing
Full clearance search plus application filing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between ™ and ®?
The ™ symbol indicates that you claim trademark rights in a mark, but it does not require federal registration. The ® symbol can only be used after your trademark has been officially registered with the USPTO.
How long does trademark registration take?
The typical timeline for USPTO trademark registration is 8-12 months if there are no complications. If office actions or oppositions arise, the process can take 18 months or longer.
Do I need to conduct a trademark search before filing?
While not legally required, we strongly recommend a comprehensive clearance search before filing. A search helps identify potential conflicts that could result in refusal of your application.
What are the USPTO filing fees?
USPTO filing fees are $250 per class using TEAS Plus or $350 per class using TEAS Standard. Additional fees apply for Statements of Use, extensions, and other filings.
Can I trademark a name I'm not using yet?
Yes, you can file an Intent-to-Use (ITU) application before you begin using the mark in commerce. However, you must eventually provide evidence of actual use before the trademark will register.
How long does a trademark registration last?
A federal trademark registration can last indefinitely, but you must file maintenance documents between years 5-6 and renew every 10 years.
Ready to Protect Your Brand?
Schedule a consultation with one of our trademark attorneys. A member of our team will contact you within one business day.
- Free initial consultation
- Transparent, fixed-fee pricing
- Dedicated attorney throughout
- Real-time status updates