Patent Attorneys

A patent attorney is an attorney who has the specialized qualifications necessary for representing clients in obtaining patents and acting in all matters and procedures relating to patent law and practice, such as filing an opposition. The term is used differently in different countries, and thus may or may not require the same legal qualifications as a general legal practitioner.

Some of the most well-respected patent attorneys in the world are part of the international law firm of Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. (SHB). Our patent attorneys have a long history of success representing multinational and U.S. companies in patent, trademark and copyright infringement cases. Our patent attorneys are part of the SHB Intellectual Property Prosecution & Counseling Practice. Staffed to meet the challenges of this fast-paced area of law, this group comprises more than 30 patent attorneys who hold various Bachelor of Science degrees, along with several patent agents and patent analysts. In addition to these skilled team members, our patent attorneys leverage the expertise of 125 SHB analysts with advanced degrees in fields such as agriculture; biochemistry, immunochemistry and organic chemistry; electrical and mechanical engineering; pharmacology; toxicology; and computer software and hardware. With access to both veteran litigators and business law specialists, the SHB patent attorneys deliver cost-effective strategies calculated to satisfy the full range of legal needs for our clients.

Our scope in this growing legal arena includes prosecuting, counseling and litigating for clients in a wide range of industries on a national and international basis. SHB patent attorneys have established a network of associate counsel in more than 80 countries to handle national filings and patent proceedings under the Patent Cooperation Treaty and the European Patent Convention. Well-versed in drafting and negotiating patent, trademark and trade secret licenses, our patent attorneys also prosecuted patent applications in a wide variety of technology areas.

To consult with one of our patent attorneys, contact us today.