We are lawyers, scientists, and engineers specializing in intellectual property law, and for more than 25 years, our thinking has helped companies expand their businesses. Our client-driven team approach and strategic thinking have earned us recognition as a “Go-To Law Firm” for intellectual property law by American Lawyer Media, and “A Power Prosecutor” by PatentRatings. See Awards & Recognition.
When you choose Lahive & Cockfield, you are getting a highly skilled team that offers you the following benefits:
A Focus on Intellectual Property Law and the Science and Technology Behind It
We have the business, legal, and technical experience necessary to enhance and safeguard your intellectual property. Our team of lawyers includes scientists, engineers and mathematicians. We have more than 30 professionals, including lawyers, patent agents and technical specialists. Nearly half of our professionals hold Ph.D. degrees and many have worked in industry, academics, and government.
Our firm is experienced in all areas of intellectual property, including:
- Intellectual property strategic planning
- Patent preparation and prosecution
- The issuance of reliable validity, infringement opinions, and freedom to operate
- Due diligence work related to financing
- Due diligence work related to the acquisition or sale of intellectual property
- The negotiation and drafting of licenses and transactional agreements
- All matters related to trademarks and copyrights
- Litigation and protection of intellectual property rights and trade secrets
Please visit our Practice Areas pages for more information on our team and and our clean technology, electrical & computer, life sciences, mechanical, medical devices, software, litigation, patents, trademarks & copyrights, and transactions experience.
Strategic Thinking Focused on Value
In the information and technology age, the right intellectual property strategy is essential for long-term success. We work with clients to build IP portfolios that advance business objectives and expand business value. Our team can evaluate the costs, benefits and issues associated with the acquisition, maintenance or sale of your intellectual property.
We can help you boost your revenue streams by acquiring, licensing, maintaining or selling intellectual property assets in a strategic manner that is consistent with your :
- Business objectives
- Research and development goals
- Legal and regulatory issues
- Financing options
- International markets and plans
- Intellectual property budget
- Competitive environment
A Client-Driven Team Approach
Our clients drive our goals and inspire our performance. As a consequence, we are committed to being thorough, timely, and responsive. We aim to be relevant to your particular industry and your particular concerns, delivering real value in our work.
Internally, we work as a team and we value collaboration that produces results for our clients. Thus, we are naturally driven to partner with clients and work collaboratively with them. We know that teamwork and collaboration require flexibility in meeting your needs, and we live by those values.
Global Reach
Our lawyers and professionals have worked not only in many jurisdictions across the
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