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Specialties - United States & International

Located in Ventura County, California, our firm focuses exclusively on intellectual property matters, including patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret law. We are dedicated to providing our clients with specialized attention at reasonable prices.

Although we are considered an intellectual property “boutique” firm, our clients range from large multinational corporations and research institutions to start-ups and individuals. The firm provides counseling on both domestic matters and, through association with well-established firms worldwide, international matters. Extensive use is made of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (international patent filings), Madrid Protocol (international trademark filings) and various other international conventions to acquire rights to inventions and trademarks in the United States and abroad.

Patent, Trademark, and Copyright Protection

Patent and trademark application preparation and prosecution in the United States and internationally
Patent and trademark validity/infringement opinions
Selection, design and proper use of trademarks
Patent and trademark-related searches and studies
Post-registration patent and trademark maintenance
Development of in-house invention disclosure and
copyright registration programs

Intellectual Property Litigation

Federal and state court actions related to intellectual property
Oppositions, interferences and cancellation proceedings before the Patent and Trademark Office
Domain name dispute resolution
Complaints before the International Trade Commission

Intellectual Property Licensing and Contracts

Technology and product development agreements
Service and consulting agreements
Software distribution agreements
Trademark licensing agreements
Manufacturing agreements
Non-disclosure agreements
Letters of intent
Standards-based licensing agreements



 

Clientele

The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, small to medium size companies and new start-up ventures. We work closely with attorneys in general practice to help their clients in specialized intellectual property matters, both directly and through the general attorney.

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Ph: +1 (805) 373-0060     Fax: +1 (805) 373-0051     2815 Townsgate Road, Suite 215, Westlake Village, CA 91361-5827