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Patents, Trademarks & Copyrights

At Kagan Binder, we take pride in offering a wide range of legal services under patent, trademark, and copyright laws to safeguard your creative innovations and business assets. Our dedicated team of legal professionals possesses a wealth of knowledge and experience to guide you through the intricate landscape of intellectual property protection.

Patents

In the ever-evolving world of innovation, securing your ideas is paramount. Our patent services cater to inventors, entrepreneurs, and businesses seeking to protect their groundbreaking technologies and inventions. Whether you're navigating the complexities of patent applications, infringement disputes, protecting your patent property against invalidity attacks, engaging in joint development, or pursuing licensing agreements, our team is committed to ensuring that your intellectual property is shielded with the utmost care.

Patents

We prepare and prosecute patent and trademark applications in the United States and around the world. Our clients range in size from small, start-up ventures to large, international corporations. Thus, not only do we help several Fortune 500 companies build and manage their respective intellectual property portfolios, but we also help start-up ventures and smaller businesses build or rejuvenate their portfolios to enhance company valuation and competitiveness. 

Patent Services Offered
Patent applications and procurement in the U.S. and internationally

We guide clients in obtaining patents for innovations in the U.S. and internationally. The patent application process is lengthy, complex, and requires a high level of attention and responsiveness. The Kagan Binder team will help you to navigate this process to secure patent protection for your innovations.

Technology Agreements

Kagan Binder attorneys are experienced in negotiating and preparing a wide range of agreements including agreements for licensing, joint research, joint development, cooperative research and development (CRADA), material transfer, clinical trial, nondisclosure, consulting, and other technology related agreements. 

Informed Opinions

If you are unsure about the next steps for your patent process, need advice on pursuing patents, or are seeking other counsel, the Kagan Binder team is here to provide informed opinions to guide your strategic and tactical business planning. 

Patent portfolio management

We devise strategies to manage and optimize your patent portfolio, helping to provide maximum protection, value, and growth. 

IP Due Diligence

Kagan Binder has experience and expertise to help clients undertake or facilitate IP due diligence investigations in connection with corporate acquisitions and divestitures.

Patent disputes

Once your patents are secured, it’s critical to protect your intellectual property against infringement or misappropriation.   You also may need to defend yourself against the patent rights of others.  Because of our experience and insight, we are called upon to team with trial counsel in technology-related litigation, especially patent and license litigation.  Our significant experience includes representing either the Proprietor or the Opposer in European and Japanese Opposition proceedings.

Team Members

Our patent attorneys and patent agents provide patent legal services in a wide range of industries. 
These industries and our team members who work in these various industries are shown below: 

Chemistry and Chemical Processing

Scott Bardell, Attorney

Dale Bjorkman, Attorney

Philip Dahl, Attorney

David Kagan, Attorney

Paul Parins, Attorney

Aeriel Parker, Law Clerk

Alison Sachs, Attorney

Lori Sarageno, PhD, Attorney

Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, and Nutraceuticals

Scott Bardell, Attorney

Mark Binder, Attorney

Dale Bjorkman, Attorney

Philip Dahl, Attorney

Michaele Hakamaki, Attorney

David Kagan, Attorney

Paul Parins, Attorney

Aeriel Parker, Law Clerk

Alison Sachs, Attorney

Dr. Lori Sarageno, PhD, Attorney

Mechanical and Industrial Technologies

Scott Berger, Attorney

Mark Binder, Attorney

Michaele Hakamaki, Attorney

Biotechnology

David Kagan, Attorney

Aeriel Parker, Law Clerk

Scott Piering, Attorney (Trademarks and Copyrights)

Dr. Lori Sarageno, PhD, Attorney

Paul Parins, Attorney

Agribusiness

Scott Bardell, Attorney

Dale Bjorkman, Attorney

Philip Dahl, Attorney

David Kagan, Attorney

Paul Parins, Attorney

Aeriel Parker, Law Clerk

Scott Piering, Attorney (Trademarks and Copyrights)

Alison Sachs, Attorney

Dr. Lori Sarageno, PhD, Attorney

Computers and Software

Scott Berger, Attorney

Mark Binder, Attorney

Electronics

Scott Berger, Attorney

Mark Binder, Attorney

Physics, Spectroscopy, and Optics

Scott Bardell, Attorney

Scott Berger, Attorney

Philip Dahl, Attorney

Mark Binder, Attorney

David Kagan, Attorney

Scott Piering, Attorney (Trademarks and Copyrights)

Paul Parins, Attorney

Trademarks

At Kagan Binder, we are passionate about safeguarding your intellectual property, and our trademark practice is at the forefront of our commitment to protecting your brand, products, and ideas. With extensive experience and a dedicated team of trademark attorneys, we're here to guide you through the intricacies of trademarks: whether you're looking to establish your mark locally in the U.S. or expand your brand's reach internationally. Our goal is to safeguard your interests, protect your brand, and help you make the most of your intellectual property. 

Trademarks

Experience that matters

Our trademark practice is built on a foundation of experience. Our seasoned attorneys have successfully prepared, filed, and prosecuted countless trademark applications. With years of practice in the field, we've navigated the complex trademark landscape, overcoming various challenges, and securing trademarks for our clients across different industries.

Global Reach, Local Expertise

Trademark protection is not limited by borders. That's why we offer comprehensive services that span the globe. Whether you need to register your mark in the United States or require international trademark protection, our team has the knowledge and resources to make it happen. We have successfully helped clients navigate the complexities of trademark registrations in various jurisdictions, ensuring their brand remains secure on a global scale.

Strategic Guidance

Trademark protection is about more than just registration. It's about building a strategy that enhances the value of your brand. Our experienced trademark attorneys provide strategic counseling to help you make informed decisions about trademark portfolio management, enforcement, and brand development. We'll work closely with you to create a plan that aligns with your business objectives and secures your intellectual property.

Trademark Services Offered

 

Trademark Registration

Our attorneys possess in-depth knowledge of trademark laws and regulations, allowing us to guide our clients through the intricate process of trademark registration. We assist businesses and individuals in selecting unique, distinctive marks that align with their brand identity. Whether it's a word, logo, or slogan, we ensure that your trademark application is meticulously prepared and submitted to the United States Patent and Trademark Office for approval. 

Trademark Search and Clearance

Our team conducts comprehensive searches and provides you with an analysis of the results, helping you make informed decisions and avoid potential legal conflicts down the road. Our attorneys will assess your unique situation and provide clear, practical advice on how to protect your intellectual property. You can rely on our collective decades of experience to make well-informed decisions regarding your trademarks. 

Trademark Portfolio Management

Managing a portfolio of trademarks can be complex, particularly for businesses with multiple brands and product lines. We offer strategic counsel on the maintenance, renewal, and international protection of your trademark portfolio, helping you optimize your intellectual property assets for long-term success. 

Trademark Licensing and Transactions

Securing your trademarks doesn't end with registration.  The Kagan Binder team is skilled in negotiating and drafting agreements on a wide range of trademark-related agreements, including licensing, franchising, and transfers. We provide legal guidance to help you make sound business decisions when it comes to monetizing your intellectual property assets through licensing agreements or trademark acquisitions.  

Informed Opinions

Unsure of how to proceed? Need trademark advice? Our counsel services allow you to tap into the expertise of our trademark team to help guide your strategic and tactical trademark planning. 

Team Members

Trademark Services

Scott Piering, Attorney (Trademarks and Copyrights)

Jennifer Barnes, Trademark Paralegal

Copyrights

Kagan Binder is dedicated to protecting your creative vision: your unique work, your artistic expression, and your success. Our Copyright Practice is designed to provide you with comprehensive copyright protection, strategic counsel, and the legal guidance you need to preserve your unique intellectual property.

Copyrights

Copyright Services Offered
Strategic Counsel

Copyright protection is about more than registration.  It also is about crafting a strategy that maximizes the value of your creative work. Our expert copyright attorneys provide strategic counseling to help you navigate the complexities of copyright law. We'll collaborate with you to create a plan that aligns with your artistic and business goals, ensuring your creative vision remains secure. 

Copyright Registration and Protection

One of our primary services is assisting clients in registering their creative work. No matter your job title or industry, our experts will guide you through the copyright registration process. 

Licensing and Contracts

We understand the significance of effectively monetizing your copyrighted works. Our attorneys provide comprehensive guidance on licensing agreements, contracts, and negotiation strategies to help you maximize your financial gains while maintaining control over your creative assets.  

Informed Opinions

If you're unsure about the next steps for your creative work, our attorneys offer well-informed opinions that cut through the complexities of copyright law. We assess your specific situation and provide clear, practical advice on how to protect your intellectual property. Rely on our comprehensive opinions to make sound decisions regarding your copyrights. 

Digital Copyright Protection

In today's digital age, copyright protection extends to online content. Work must be protected on the internet, social media platforms, and e-commerce websites. We work with you to develop practical solutions to combat online piracy and protect your intellectual property from unauthorized distribution. 

Copyright Portfolio Management

Our copyright services extend beyond individual works to the management of entire copyright portfolios. We help businesses and creatives devise strategies to strategically protect their intellectual property, ensuring that it remains a valuable asset that can be leveraged effectively for years to come. 

Team Members

Copyright Services

Scott Piering, Attorney (Trademarks and Copyrights)

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