Let KnechtelLawyers bring over 25 years of experience to work for you. Below is a sampling of Intellectual Property law services we offer. Please let us know how we can help.
PATENTS
- SEARCHES– the start to a solid intellectual property program. Searches can let you know what you may run into as you pursue your product, method, or service. Even if you do not intend to seek a patent, having a pre-launch search performed may save a lot of expense and heartache or provide you with the confidence you need to move forward. Having a search performed during the development phase may also allow you to design around current art in order to make your invention stand out. If you are interested in foreign searches, we can help you there as well.
- OPINIONS– a valuable tool in your portfolio. Opinions comprise the written analysis and legal opinion on a host of patent issues. Having a comprehensive opinion performed by a patent attorney can save thousands of dollars or more if you are accused by someone claiming infringement of their patented product or service.
- PATENT APPLICATION DRAFTING AND PROSECUTION– is the part of the process most people think of when they think patents. This is the actual writing of an application and its movement through the patent system at the United States Patent Office. The process can be long and frustrating; KnechtelLawyers will work with you to make the process as smooth as possible. There are ways to speed up the normally multi-year process. They, of course, are more expensive as the government charges a fee for the luxury of moving up in line. KnechtelLawyers can work with you to determine whether such a process is worthwhile to you. Like searching, we provide both domestic and foreign patent services.
- RELATED MATTERS– We offer a host of related services to those listed above, Please let us know if you have need for additional assistance. We can discuss it with you.
TRADEMARKS
- SEARCHES– like patents, trademark searches are an integral part to any branding program. Trademark law is much more subjective than patent law. Therefore, having an experienced attorney assist you when selecting a mark for your brand is a wise move. A trademark search may prevent you from having to change your brand, saving you a lot of work and a lot of money..
- OPINIONS– also like patents, a valuable tool in your portfolio.
- REGISTRATION– on the federal level provides many benefits, including the ability to place registration symbol “®” near the mark and to access federal laws. The federal registration enables you to prevent any junior users from having a mark confusingly similar to yours. A federal registration is well worth the cost to protect your valuable brand.
- RELATED MATTERS– We offer a host of related services to those listed above, Please let us know if you have need for additional assistance. We can discuss it with you.
COPYRIGHTS
Protect the artistic expression of a creation. Copyrights can be quite valuable. Generally speaking, so long as you make an original artistic work (the definition of artistic is broader than you may think) and do not have access to another similar copyrighted work, you are likely entitled to registration. KnechtelLawyers is well versed in obtaining copyright registration for clients.
TRADE SECRETS
Are those proprietary methods, pieces of information, or other valuable, secret things that give your business an edge in business. A well crafted and consistently applied trade secret program can be as valuable as any other type of intellectual property, so long as you keep it a secret..
Please do not hesitate to contact KnechtelLawyers is you have any intellectual property related questions or issues. The above represents an example of the services we provide. And if we are not in a position to help, perhaps we can guide you in the right direction.