Patent Protection Law

Protecting your company's essential technologies and ideas is not only a wise business strategy; it is fundamental to the success of your business. A well-executed patent program, carried out by qualified patent attorneys, greatly reduces your company's risk of losing control over its core technology. In addition, such a program allows your organization to operate from a position of strength in licensing and settlement negotiations.

At Vern Maine & Associates, our partners understand the role of strong, enforceable patents in a sound business plan and how they contribute to a company's overall worth. Further to assisting our clients in identifying patentable technologies, we help them to implement a patent strategy that is harmonious with their business objectives.

Our registered patent attorneys are experts in all aspects of U.S. patent law, and offer comprehensive legal counseling in matters of:

• Invention capture
• Invention disclosures
• Patent validity opinions
• Patentability screening searches
• Preparation of provisional applications for U.S. patents
• Preparation and prosecution of utility and design patent applications

For clients seeking patent protection in foreign countries, Vern Maine & Associates can assist with the preparation of Patent Cooperation Treaty applications. In addition, our patent attorneys offer counseling on the filing and prosecution of applications in non-U.S. jurisdictions through a global network of associate law firms and agents.

Patent Litigation Support

It is an objective of the firm to spare our clients the expense and inconvenience of court. To this end, we employ proactive efforts to analyze conflicts and negotiate rational settlements on their behalf. Services provided include pre-filing infringement (Rule 11) analysis, legal opinions on patent validity and patent infringement, product clearance, and design around strategies. When deemed necessary, Vern Maine & Associates will participate in conducting negotiations and supporting litigation counsel.

Vern Maine & Associates: The Strong and Responsive Patent Law Firm

Our knowledgeable patent attorneys have many years of pre-law industry experience, and can appreciate the sophistication of our clients' technologies. The solid intellectual backbone of our firm allows us to cater to a wide range of electrical, chemical, mechanical, and biological arts. Representative technologies include communication systems and protocols, hybrid circuitry, power systems, integrated circuits, transducers, computer-implemented applications, quantum well devices, supercritical fluids, polymer compounds, textiles, and tools and related gadgetry.

In keeping with the firm's core philosophy, our partners are dedicated to providing responsive and courteous service at all stages of patent prosecution. We invite you to learn more about how Vern Maine & Associates can help protect your company's valuable intellectual property assets. Call us today at (603) 886-6100.