Patent Law

More than a century ago, the U.S. Supreme Court recognized, “[t]he specification and claims of a patent, particularly if the invention be at all complicated, constitute one of the most difficult legal instruments to draw with accuracy….” Topliff v. Topliff, 145 U.S. 156, 171 (1892). Even more so today, the endeavor is highly challenging in light of globalization, tremendous technological advances, and evolving legal precedent, legislation, and regulation. Each patent application must capture the essence of the invention and provide a roadmap for others to emulate, while securing the most expansive rights that are available and enforceable under the law.

We believe that the task is best undertaken by a firm that creates an environment that encourages professionals to stay – to give and receive mentoring, to become fully-integrated and contributing members of client-specific teams, and to adroitly shepherd matters from cradle to market. This focus has served us well over the years and is one of the reasons that sophisticated clients are increasingly bringing their patent needs to Parks IP Law.

The attorneys at Parks IP Law, all having practiced at well-known firms and/or as corporate counsel, have prepared and successfully prosecuted patent applications for clients in the mechanical, electrical, chemical, software, civil, and pharmaceutical arts, within the U.S. and worldwide. Our experience includes counseling, preparing and prosecuting applications, assessing freedom to operate and patent validity, detecting and avoiding infringement, portfolio management, patent licensing, and litigation for recognized leaders in industries including package delivery and logistics, beverages, packaging, structural engineering, consumer products, recycling, telecommunications, software, e-commerce, consumer electronics, financial services, organic and inorganic chemical compositions, oil exploration, power systems, and pharmaceuticals.