Intellectual Property

Bond has developed substantial experience in the protection and commercial exploitation of intellectual property in the following areas:

Computer Law — Protecting proprietary rights in computer software, drafting and negotiation of computer contracts, and software marketing and publishing agreements;

Communications Law — Addressing communications policies and privacy issues;

Copyright Law — Obtaining and enforcing copyright protection for creative works;

Government Contracts — Negotiating government contracts and cooperative research and development agreements; drafting appropriate provisions for the ownership and allocation of intellectual property rights; preparing compliance policies for government contractors; interpreting regulatory requirements; and identifying protectable technology;

Litigation of Intellectual Property Rights — Representing clients in all types of federal and state litigation and alternative dispute resolution involving patents, copyrights and trademarks;

Patent Prosecution and Protection — Advising clients and rendering opinions on the patentability of inventions and infringement of existing patents; conducting patent searches and studies; and preparing, filing, and prosecuting patent applications;

Technology Licensing and Technology Transfer — Drafting and negotiating copyright, patent and trademark licenses including foreign licensing; negotiation and drafting of university/industry technology transfer agreements;

Trademark and Service Mark Protection — Filing applications, prosecuting, maintaining and enforcing registered trademarks and service marks under both federal and state law; and drafting agreements and policies for trademark and character licensing programs.