Academic + Research Institutions

The members of our university practice have extensive experience representing domestic and non-U.S.-based academic institutions, research organizations, and outside research sponsors, many of whom work only with approved counsel of which our team is listed and trusted. Our attorneys provide a complete array of intellectual property (IP) law services, including obtaining patents, trademarks, and copyrights; IP litigation to enforce/defend against asserted U.S. and non-U.S. patents, trademarks, and copyrights;  conducting state-of-the-art searches and clearance evaluations; providing patentability, registrability, validity, and infringement opinions; negotiating and preparing licenses and agreements; monitoring competitive and research patent activities; performing intellectual property due diligence and audits, IP protection strategies focused on mascots and logos, general intellectual property law counseling, and providing training/IP boot camps to academic professionals at all levels under our client care program.

Our attorneys offer global resources and experience. We have obtained patents and trademarks in more than 135 countries.  Many team members have worked in university tech transfer offices, giving them firsthand insight into the day-to-day issues faced by our academic and research clients.  Additionally, many of our attorneys serve on governing boards of major educational institutions and foundations, giving us a broad and unique perspective on the challenges colleges and universities face in their day-to-day operations, fundraising, strategic planning, and growth.