
Intellectual Property
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Provided by Patterson IP Law
Patterson IP focuses on intellectual property law matters including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and innovative technologies. This exclusive focus provides our clients with unparalleled service and depth of knowledge. Our practitioners draw from decades of technical experience while working on the front lines of intellectual property law, often creating legal precedent and shaping the direction of intellectual property protection.
As a specialized intellectual property law firm, Patterson IP provides unique value in the creation and delivery of IP-focused legal advice.
- We continually evaluate alternative fee arrangements responsive to client priorities including predictability, risk sharing, and cost saving project management strategies.
- We offer fixed fee arrangements for most patent and trademark prosecution work.
- We partner with our clients to provide detailed legal spend analysis in each of our practice areas from patent prosecution and maintenance to complex litigation.
- We assign legal work to attorneys possessing the level of practice experience best suited to deliver cost-effective excellence.
- We rely on experience and industry expertise to assemble client service teams to optimize results.
- We enjoy working with other law firms in service to their clients, delivering extraordinary insight
Clients (7)
- Wirtgen America Inc.
- Tractor Supply Company
- John Deere
- Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, Inc.
- BTL Aesthetics
- Bridgestone Americas, Inc.
- BvW Holding AG
Industries (17)
- Automotive
- Blockchain
- Chemical
- Construction
- Consumer Products
- Creative Arts
- Electrical & Computer Technology
- Fashion
- Firearms
- Food & Beverage
- Healthcare
- Internet & Data Security
- Mechanical
- Medical Devices
- Oil & Gas
- Pharmaceutical
- Sporting Goods
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Work Highlights
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Patterson IP Law secured a patent for a microstructured adhesive surfaces technology for BvW Holding AG.
Strengths
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We choose Patterson IP because it always has an expert on hand for various topics and takes the time to learn about our needs as a client.
Intellectual Property respondentUSAWe value the team for its technical depth, practical mindset and ability to deliver complex work under demanding timelines.
Intellectual Property respondentUSAIts trademark reviews are thorough and risk-focused, providing clear guidance on clearance, registrability and enforcement considerations.
Intellectual Property respondentUSAThe team is very knowledgeable about our industry and brings energy and enthusiasm to our projects.
Intellectual Property respondentUSA
Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 
Band 1 
Wayne Beavers
Wayne Beavers focuses his practice on patent and trademark matters. He also handles matters with cross-border elements. Wayne Beavers is exceptionally strong in strategic patent portfolio management, is able to quickly understand complex technology and guide us towards the most valuable protection.
Intellectual Property respondentUSA
Band 2 
Band 2 
Ryan Levy
Ryan Levy co-chairs the firm's litigation practice group. He expertly represents clients in complex patent disputes in a variety of technologies, including chemicals, medical devices and automotive machinery.
Ryan Levy is very thorough and responsive.
Intellectual Property respondentUSA
Band 3 
Band 3 
Gary L. Montle
Gary Montle is experienced in handling patent prosecutions for clients in the life sciences and manufacturing sectors.
Gary is effective in giving high quality advice and he is very accommodating.
Intellectual Property respondentUSA
Ranked Individuals at Patterson IP Law (3)
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Ryan Levy
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