Patents

Patents are valuable strategic assets for businesses in a wide-range of industries. The period of exclusivity conferred by a patent provides a time-limited opportunity to recover investments in research and development and to generate a return on investment for shareholders. Patents are the quid pro quo for the disclosure of new and useful information to the public.

In the global economy, it is essential that the acquisition, commercialization and enforcement of patent rights be coordinated in multiple jurisdictions. We have the experience and expertise to provide clients with timely advice in a cost-effective and seamless manner.

Our team of professionals provides strategic advice to clients in a wide-range of industries at all stages of the product lifecycle. Our expertise includes:

• Coordination of patent strategies
• Acquisition of patent rights
• Assignment and licensing of patented technology
• Identifying patent issues in corporate transactions
• Patent disputes, including large scale cross-border patent litigation.

We work with our clients to develop strategies to protect inventions around the world. We identify and exploit potential opportunities for commercialization, including licensing, acquisitions and joint ventures. We provide advice in corporate transactions to ensure that potential issues are identified and remedied early. We have experience and success in the enforcement of patent rights in courts around the world. We also recommend alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, including mediation and arbitration, as appropriate.  

We have particular strengths in pharmaceuticals and life sciences, mechanical engineering, transportation, chemicals, telecoms and IT. We have knowledge and experience in software and business method patent issues that are often at the heart of information technology disputes. We have the legal knowledge and experience to achieve our clients' goals.