About Merchant & gould p.c.
Merchant & Gould P.C. - Protecting and Maximizing Intellectual Property Assets Since 1900
Merchant & Gould P.C. is a leading intellectual property law firm that has been providing innovative legal solutions to clients around the world for over a century. With a team of experienced attorneys, patent agents, and technical specialists, Merchant & Gould P.C. has helped countless innovators protect their intellectual property assets and maximize their value.
Founded in 1900 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Merchant & Gould P.C. has grown to become one of the largest IP law firms in the United States with offices across the country including Atlanta, Denver, Knoxville, Madison, New York City, Seattle and Washington D.C.
The firm's expertise spans across all areas of intellectual property law including patents (utility and design), trademarks (domestic and international), copyrights (registration and litigation), trade secrets (protection and enforcement) as well as licensing agreements.
At Merchant & Gould P.C., clients can expect personalized attention from attorneys who are passionate about protecting their innovations. The firm's attorneys have extensive experience working with clients from various industries such as biotechnology/pharmaceuticals/chemicals; electronics/computers/software; mechanical devices/manufacturing; medical devices/diagnostics; telecommunications/internet/e-commerce; consumer products/retail/hospitality among others.
The firm's approach is centered on understanding each client's unique needs to develop tailored strategies that align with their business goals while ensuring maximum protection for their intellectual property assets.
Merchant & Gould P.C.'s services include patent prosecution which involves drafting patent applications that meet USPTO requirements while also providing strategic advice on how best to protect inventions globally through foreign filings or licensing agreements. The firm also provides trademark registration services which involve conducting comprehensive searches to ensure proposed marks are available for use before filing applications with the USPTO or other international trademark offices.
In addition to registration services, Merchant & Gould P.C.'s attorneys have extensive experience litigating IP disputes both domestically and internationally including infringement actions before federal courts or administrative agencies such as ITC proceedings or opposition/cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial Appeal Board (TTAB).
The firm also offers counseling services which involve advising clients on how best to manage their IP portfolios by identifying opportunities for monetization through licensing agreements or joint ventures while also providing guidance on risk management strategies such as freedom-to-operate opinions or due diligence investigations during mergers/acquisitions transactions involving IP assets.
Merchant & Gould P.C.'s commitment to excellence is reflected in its recognition by various industry publications such as Chambers USA Guide: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business where it was ranked among top-tier firms in Intellectual Property Law category since 2003 consecutively till date . The firm was also named "Law Firm of the Year" by Best Lawyers® in America 2021 edition under Patent Law category .
In conclusion , if you're looking for an experienced team of lawyers who can help you protect your valuable intellectual property assets while maximizing their value then look no further than Merchant & Gould PC!
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