OUR SERVICES

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND TECHNOLOGY

An IP portfolio can be a critical asset of a business, whether such portfolio is comprised of patents, trademarks, copyrights, or trade secrets. Accordingly, building and protecting an IP portfolio is an important consideration for a business’s value and growth. We assist our clients in protecting their important

inventions, names, logos, trade secrets, and other intangible property. One purpose of IP protection is to prevent others from advancing into an IP owner's protected space. Furthermore, often the value of intellectual property lies in its ability to be sold or licensed, and with our clients' stated interests in mind we draft and negotiate agreements with an eye towards enabling our clients to make the most out of such IP transfers or licenses. Our aim is to maximize the value of our clients' IP while reducing their exposure to related risks.

PATENTS

Patent prosecution is a core practice for the DiPerna Law Firm. We assist our clients in identifying patentable inventions that can provide real value to a business, and we work with inventors to draft and prosecute robust patent applications with varying scopes of claim coverage that can
survive invalidity challenges at the PTAB. Patent eligibility is a major issue to consider when drafting software applications in particular.

COPYRIGHTS

Copyright protection is often a substantial benefit to a business and its ventures. We counsel our clients on the registration, licensing, and enforcement of copyrights. This includes registering for copyright protection as well as negotiating and drafting copyright transfer and licensing agreements for a variety of industries including the entertainment and music industries as well as cloud computing and others.

TRADEMARKS

Companies that focus on brand building and protection often have a leg up on their
competitors. Trademark registration can provide substantial commercial value to a business. We help our clients register and protect their logos, slogans, brand names, and the like. We also guide as to enforcement.

TRADE SECRETS

Trade secrets can provide important competitive advantages for a business and as such are often among a company’s most valued assets. It is critical that a company take active steps to protect its trade secrets from misappropriation. Often concerns arise when employees leave
the company, and we counsel clients in dealing with these issues.

DATA PRIVACY AND PROTECTION

Data privacy, cybersecurity, and protection is a fast-evolving area of the law.
Increasingly, businesses must be on top of the technological and legal issues relating to the privacy and protection of networks and data. Data breaches can cripple a business, and protecting against such breaches – and taking swift action if they occur – are vital considerations.

CORPORATE

An owner’s business is indispensable, and the future of a business depends on its
robustness and continued growth. We assist clients in getting the most out of their businesses, which we recognize is a critical part of their life’s work. We provide general counsel advice for businesses, assist in dispute resolution, and aid the business in its transactions and agreements that operate to strengthen
the business.