LEAVE YOUR IP MATTERS IN EXPERIENCED HANDS

Providing the Type of Guidance You Need, When & How You Need It

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PRACTICE AREAS

PATENT

There are two key types of patents: A utility patent, which protects what your product is, what it does, how it’s made, and/or how it works; and a design patent, which protects how it looks.

While a patent doesn’t allow you to do anything, it does allow you to stop others from making, using, or selling what your patent claims cover without your permission. You must apply for patent protection in each jurisdiction (i.e., country) where you want to exclusively make, use, and sell the subject matter it covers.

Kim has extensive experience as patent counsel handling cases across the science, technology, and arts sectors and handled international patent filings for portfolios of all sizes. Clients benefit from her:

Strategic advice on the patentability of their IP
Understanding of the nuances of numerous industries and countries
Network of patent counsel around the world
Penchant for securing clear, well-defined patents that mitigate risk and support future advancement

COPYRIGHT

Copyright protects creative expression through a bundle of rights defining the ability to copy, distribute, display publicly, perform publicly, and create derivative works of your assets.

Although copyrights apply as soon as a creative expression is fixed in a tangible medium (e.g., the moment you snap that photo), copyright registration in the United States requires specific steps to provide additional protections. It can cover text, images, sculpture, music, choreography, and much more. Copyright offers a low-cost solution with long-term protection.

Kim understands the passion and intricacies that accompany creative work, having been there herself. That’s why she will passionately defend your creative IP from Day 1, including:

Developing a strategy to prioritize the most valuable copyright assets for your company
Filing your copyright and prosecuting your case before the relevant government office
Leveraging her global network of foreign copyright counsel
Ensuring your copyrights are in good standing and protecting them from infringement

TRADEMARK

A trademark is a form of consumer protection that identifies the source of goods, while a service mark identifies the provider of services.

This brand protection tool could cover a word or words, a logo, a symbol, a design, or a combination of these elements. It could also apply to non-conventional items, like a sound (e.g., the NBC chimes), a color (e.g., pink insulation), or even a texture (e.g., a velvet liquor bottle). It is a valuable business asset that builds goodwill around the mark and sets an expectation of quality.

Kim recognizes how valuable your brand identity is—as well as the risk of copycats brought on by the rapid expansion of the digital marketplace and artificial intelligence (AI). As your trademark lawyer, Kim will:

Advise you on whether trademark or service mark registration is beneficial for your business
File your trademark application and advocate for you before the relevant government office
Monitor your marks for infringement and defend your assets in the U.S. and internationally
Secure both interstate and international trademark protection, as applicable

WHAT LEVEL OF SUPPORT DO YOU NEED?

FRACTIONAL IP ATTORNEY

A preliminary IP audit is a starting point for professionals and businesses of all sizes that need to determine what their IP portfolio contains. This phase typically includes a review of your website, products, and/or services to:

Determine if there are trademarks that need protection
Identify items that might be copyrightable or patentable
Verify if your existing IP assets are in good standing (including paying maintenance and renewal fees)

Fractional IP attorney services are ideal for small to medium businesses and are available on a tiered basis.

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US ASSOCIATE

Are you a foreign associate in need of U.S. IP counsel for your client? Kim will serve as your partner and sole point of contact in navigating international IP laws. Not to mention, she brings her own worldwide network of foreign associates to the table to deliver the highest quality, most efficient service for your clients. Rest assured that your client's rights will be protected in the U.S. and every other relevant country.

Customized U.S. counsel services are tailored to your and your client’s needs.

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OUTSIDE IP COUNSEL

Perhaps your IP needs arise on a case-by-case basis? Kim can support your in-house team as outside counsel working on a per-job or per-asset basis. Whether you have a patent you want to file, a business you’re preparing to sell, or something in between, she can provide tailored IP guidance.

Plus, you can budget accordingly with Kim’s annual flat rate fee schedule—no unpleasant surprises here!

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