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Patent Law Services
Formally establish ownership of your idea with a patent.

Trademark & Brand Protection
What’s in a name. Market distinction, earning potential and security.

Intellectual Property Litigation
Hold competitors accountable for intellectual property theft and defend your company when you’re accused.

Post Grant Proceedings
Challenge patents a the USPTO.

International IP & PCT
Compete in the global marketplace of ideas.

IP Strategy Development
Set your IP strategy and accomplish your goals.
Innovative Protection For Your Intellectual Property
We believe great ideas are infectious, exciting and exhilarating. They bring people together. They embolden and inspire. They create passion and loyalty. And they are worth protecting.
At Patterson Thuente IP, safeguarding your ideas is our passion. Ingenuity energizes our work as we help our clients across the globe seek patents, secure trade secrets, pursue copyright infringement lawsuits and more. Because intellectual property law is complex, we remain vigilant of new laws and precedents that could impact your case.
Gain The Strength Of A Cutting-Edge Firm
A Passion for Success
Your goals become our mission. We celebrate our clients as they reach milestones and achieve their dreams. Let us remove any obstacles along the way.
Abundant Resources
With a large team, Patterson Thuente Pederson, P.A. brings you a wide range of experience. We are business-savvy while drawing upon deep knowledge of technology, engineering and science.
Fresh Perspectives
Bring us the complicated legal needs or issues you have. Your ideas and challenges are unique, so we will find creative solutions that work for you.
IP Resources
Download our eBook, What’s in a Name. The Guide to Pursuing Legally Defensible and High-Value Trademarks. It’s written for business owners, marketers and lawyers alike.
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News & Insights
Daniel Bruzzone Named Partner
Patterson Thuente IP has elevated patent attorney Daniel Bruzzone to the position of Partner, recognizing his indispensable grasp of new technologies, dedication to client service, and status as an emerging leader within the firm. Bruzzone works with some of the...
The many parties affected by copyright disputes
Copyrights provide critical protection and legal rights for creators. When others infringe on these rights, the makers of the creative works can enforce their copyright and seek compensation for damages. However, not all cases are this straightforward. Due to the...
Securing the supply chain protects intellectual property
When people think about protecting intellectual property, they often assume that it starts and ends with patents, copyrights or trademarks. They believe that when they secure these, they will be sufficient in protecting the material. However, unscrupulous parties...