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Provided by Hill Ward Henderson
Whether you are seeking patentability of break-through technology, protecting an established brand with a trademark registration, or acquiring advanced computer technology, we have the experience necessary to help you define and protect your intellectual property rights in a wide range of technology. The intangible assets of innovation—intellectual property—are becoming more common and more valuable as innovation continues progressing with extraordinary speed. Our attorneys are positioned to guide you through the dynamic process of keeping your intellectual property protection in alignment with your business objectives to leverage the value of your intellectual property assets.
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Hill Ward Henderson's IP team provides strategic patent portfolio counselling for clients in a range of industries, with a focus on the medical and insurance spaces. They also have patent litigation capabilities, as well as offering broader IP transactional support.
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Hill Ward Henderson continues to advise Semilab International in the sale of its US operations to Onto Innovation, guiding the seller through the deconfliction of its cross-border patent portfolio, which included both IP assets transferred in the acquisition and IP assets being retained.
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The team's technical knowledge allows for rapid development of patent applications and prompt, thorough responses to questions from patent examiners.
The Hill Ward Henderson team is extremely responsive and helpful.
Hill Ward Henderson has the ability to break down complex problems into simple building blocks.
The IP team quickly grasps complex scientific concepts and translates them into effective intellectual property strategies. Their collaborative approach and responsiveness make them trusted partners.
The team are very well trained and have years of experience handling complex matters for large clients across a variety of industries.
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Stephen provides strategic patent portfolio counseling to a range of clients, particularly in the technology and medical devices space.
Stephen's strategic mindset makes the patent process seamless and effective. He is highly collaborative and approachable.
Stephen is extremely knowledgeable and professional. I enjoy every opportunity to work with him.
Stephen is very experienced, has a calm demeanor and is very good at conveying complex issues in an easy-to-understand manner.
Stephen is smart, responsive and a very clear communicator.
Stephen has an incredible depth of knowledge and really understands the science behind the IP we are creating.
Thomas Banks is an associate and registered patent attorney who assists clients with a variety of intellectual property law matters, from transactions to litigation.
He assisted us with an IP-related matter and did so with professionalism and in an expeditious manner.
He is knowledgeable, responsive and personable.
Thomas is highly knowledge, very responsive and efficient.
Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property
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