Utility and Design Patents, computer/software, electrical, biotechnology, chemical, pharmaceutical, and mechanical – Arent Fox’s patent procurement team has experience with all of these areas.  We have lawyers, patent agents, and scientific specialists in numerous technical fields.  We understand the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and its procedures and have a well-trained staff to support us.

Our team can assess the patentability of our client’s invention; draft, file, and prosecute patent applications; provide advice about developing a patent portfolio in the United States and abroad that reflects a client’s current and future interests; and keep an eye on what the competition is patenting.

Disputes concerning the ownership of technology sometimes arise. If this occurs, we will guide our client through the nuances of inventorship and the establishment and assignment of rights to our client’s invention. Disputes also arise in the enforcement of patents – either our clients’ or their competitors’.  Arent Fox’s patent attorneys routinely investigate the validity of patents and assess the merits of infringement actions.  We consistently draft opinions that withstand scrutiny in court.

Because our clients are diverse and include start-ups, midsize and large corporations, and university and government entities, Arent Fox has developed a well-rounded patent procurement practice. We recognize, however, that it is not enough to just have broad experience.  Our lawyers must be proactive and stay abreast of changes in the law and in the regulations that govern our practice. Thus, we invest in training and developing young talent and are well-placed in professional and trade organizations in the United States and abroad.