Dickstein Shapiro has been at the forefront in providing turnkey U.S. and international patent prosecution support for its clients in a variety of technologies including in electronic, chemical, mechanical, software, and business method patent areas. Almost all of the IP Practice attorneys gained valuable industry work experience prior to joining the firm, which helps the practice evaluate and counsel its clients to better achieve their business objectives. Many of Dickstein Shapiro’s IP attorneys have worked for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and use their experience and understanding of the inner workings of the USPTO to assist their clients in patent prosecution matters.
The focus of our efforts is to help our clients build a portfolio that supports and enhances their business objectives. We understand our clients’ businesses and develop the scope of protection that will help them to best achieve the maximum value from their portfolios, whether it is for blocking competitors, cross licensing others, deriving licensing income, or other desires.
The majority of our IP attorneys have technical degrees, including advanced degrees in a wide variety of technologies. Many of them also have industry experience.
The practice has vast experience with communication protocols and devices, network components and systems, websites, electronic trading systems, banking systems, electronic books, and computer software and hardware systems. The group offers clients cost-effective patent prosecution without a loss in quality. In fact, in an IP Law & Business article entitled “Power Prosecutors,” the firm was recognized for prosecuting the best quality electrical and chemical patents. The firm was also ranked among the top patent prosecution firms by Managing IP.
In addition to traditional patent prosecution services, Dickstein Shapiro has helped clients develop their own invention disclosure processes and incentive programs to encourage inventorship and protect inventions with increased patent filings. Members of the group routinely visit client sites to present and explain new or changing patent prosecution rules and procedures and provide input during patent strategy meetings.
The firm also negotiates licenses for its clients and provides guidance regarding the patentability of new inventions; the right to use their new or existing products; and the infringement, validity, and enforceability of patents.