WORLD-STAGE PLAYERS IN IP LAW

We represent creative and inventive clients worldwide, including domestic companies selling products in the global marketplace and non-U.S. companies and law firms seeking counsel and advice on IP protection in the U.S.

PATENT COOPERATION TREATY (PCT)

The PCT makes international patenting accessible to companies of all sizes by enabling them to apply for patent rights in any number of PCT member countries (there are now 148) by filing a single international application. Our attorneys have filed thousands of PCT applications over the years and we have the luxury of tapping the expertise of one of the foremost authorities on the international patent system, Jay Erstling. Jay served as the Director of the Office of the PCT from 2002 to 2007. With WIPO, he oversaw the worldwide administration of the PCT system and had responsibility for the development of PCT policies, including large-scale regulatory reforms. To discuss your company’s PCT strategy or to schedule a training session for your in-house professionals, contact Jay at Patterson Thuente IP.

OUR INTERNATIONAL IP RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Protection of IP rights represents a significant investment for global corporations and a certain amount of risk for the company and its IP law firm. Missed deadlines, challenging cases or enforcement of foreign rights, among other issues, can be difficult to overcome. Our team can provide the following services relating to PCT, non-U.S. or U.S. national stage patent and trademark filings, including:

Risk analysis, containment and management

Advice on reinstatement of rights

Advice with respect to Hague Agreement design issues

Periodic updates with respect to international practice

Bridging relationships with non-U.S. patent and trademark offices and counsel

Analysis of potential conflicts

Advice with respect to foreign enforcement

Training on best practices

Ongoing updates/education with respect to practice in other countries

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