Intellectual Property

MBBP attorneys help technology companies of all sizes — from large, publicly traded international companies to early-stage companies and startups — to create and maintain value and advantage through the development, commercialization, licensing and protection of intellectual property around the world.

We represent a wide range of industries and technology verticals including:

• Software, E-commerce, Telecommunications
• Medical Devices, Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals
• Publishing, New Media, Interactive Gaming
• Universities, Hospitals, Research Institutions

Clients often choose us as an alternative to large downtown firms; we provide the experience and quality they seek, coupled with a higher level of responsiveness and senior partner attention on a day-to-day basis.

We assist our clients with the protection and enforcement of their intellectual property in a variety of areas such as:

• Deciding when to rely upon patents, copyrights, trademarks or trade secrets — or several in combination — to protect intangible assets
• Developing and managing patent portfolios to provide a competitive advantage in the marketplace
• Advising on the selection, clearance and protection of trademarks, trade names, and domain names
• Conducting intellectual property audits
• Implementing effective trade secret protection programs
• Crafting confidentiality, license, consulting, non-competition and non-solicitation agreements
• Defining the scope and duration of non-competition covenants (in collaboration with our employment lawyers)
• Conducting intellectual property due diligence in the context of a variety of transactions.

We also advise clients on the special intellectual property issues that arise in financings and acquisitions, participating in industry groups and consortia, and using open source programs.

Intellectual Property Practice Areas

• Patent Prosecution & Counseling
• Trademarks
• IP Diligence
• Trade Secrets.