Intellectual Property Law

Carr & Ferrell is committed to protecting and enhancing the ideas and innovations that drive businesses around the world. With a dedicated team of professionals specializing in all aspects of intellectual property law, our Menlo Park-based law firm offers the full scope of services in virtually every technology and product category. The comprehensive expertise of our intellectual property practice extends across a broad range of services, from patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret law and litigation to advice on domain names, security interests in intellectual property, licensing and franchising.

Our range of services includes:

Strategic Intellectual Property

Strategic Intellectual Property is a specialized service directed at providing focused advice to help companies monopolize their most important assets. Our guidance helps clients prioritize their intellectual property needs and secure future market dominance.

Patents

For venture-backed companies, the protection of novel ideas, designs and concepts is a necessary capital investment. The intellectual property attorneys at Carr & Ferrell provide patenting advice and carefully guide our clients through the intricacies of the U.S. patent prosecution process.

Trademarks

The use of distinctive trademarks is a crucial step in building a company's brand and promoting consumer goodwill. At Carr & Ferrell, our trademark lawyers can provide comprehensive legal counseling on selecting, registering and policing trademarks such as product names, logos, designs and slogans.

Copyrights

Safeguarding original works such as new technology and publications is fundamental to the success of any technological enterprise. Our firm’s intellectual property attorneys can assist your company with preparing and filing copyright applications as well as copyright assignments and licensing.

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