DEPARTMENT
Intellectual Property
Overview
The importance of safeguarding intellectual property rights is paramount in today’s economy, and our Intellectual Property Department recognizes this precept. We have substantial experience helping a diverse range of companies, from cutting-edge startups to Fortune 500 industry leaders, in establishing and protecting their intellectual property rights.
Our unique understanding of corporate operations enables us to guide clients through every phase of the intellectual property life cycle, including assisting employers in securing ownership of intellectual property created by their workforce, identifying newly developed intellectual property, obtaining formal protection for innovations and brands, and safeguarding these valuable assets against third-party infringement.
Experience
The Intellectual Property Team comprises experienced practitioners across various technical fields, including mechanical, medtech, chemistry, biotech, and software, providing comprehensive patent prosecution services and handling matters such as copyright, domain name registration, due diligence, licensing, trademark management, and enforcement. We serve a diverse clientele, ranging from individual inventors to Fortune 100 companies, offering strategic IP counseling, audits, and portfolio management designed to maximize protection and prepare for successful funding rounds and commercialization. Our partners collaborate seamlessly to deliver practical and efficient solutions tailored to meet the unique IP legal and business challenges faced by clients of all sizes.
Practice Contacts
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Christopher R. Kinkade
Partner | Intellectual Property
Co-Chair, Intellectual Property Department
Princeton | New York -
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Naira Simmons
Partner | Intellectual Property
Co-Chair, Intellectual Property Department
Palo Alto | Washington, D.C.
