Intellectual Property
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Companies rely on the Utah IP team for a full-range of intellectual property activities, including patent prosecution, validity and infringement opinion of counsel and analysis, intellectual property due diligence and audits, intellectual property portfolio management, and intellectual property litigation including patent and trademark litigation.
Patent Prosecution
By effective use of in-person and telephone interviews with patent examiners at the USPTO, Dorsey’s Utah Patent Prosecution Group has a proven track record of moving U.S. patent applications to allowance rapidly at the USPTO and in a cost-effective manner. When necessary to advance a client’s patent application at the USPTO, Dorsey’s Utah Patent Prosecution Group successfully employs appeals before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.
Trademark Prosecution
Dorsey’s Utah Trademark Prosecution Group has particular experience in the following industries: food and beverage, outdoor sports and hunting, direct marketing, online marketplaces, entertainment, software as a service (SAAS), social media, healthcare, apparel, renewable energy, retail, and aviation.
Intellectual Property Litigation
Dorsey’s Utah Intellectual Property Litigation Group is known for their fervent defense of clients, with particular emphasis on the following industries: outdoor sporting goods products, technology, and medical devices.
Chambers Review
Dorsey & Whitney has a market-leading practice in Utah covering the full range of IP activities. Offers expertise in a wide range of technical industries, with particular experience in oil and gas and medical device technologies. Well placed to handle cross-border mandates.
Work Highlights
- Dorsey & Whitney managed the patent portfolio of Merit Medical Systems.
Strengths
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"The team offers very convincing and professional advice."
"They are the best of the best. We have always been represented in a way that returns the best possible outcome."
"They have international and cross-state offices, which makes things seamless for us."
"The team offers very convincing and professional advice."
"They are the best of the best. We have always been represented in a way that returns the best possible outcome."
"They have international and cross-state offices, which makes things seamless for us."
Notable Practitioners
Brett Foster is widely recognized for his expertise in contentious IP mandates, including large-scale patent infringement litigation at trial and appellate level.
Grant Foster is applauded for his expert handling of a range of IP matters including trademark litigation, patent infringements and portfolio management.
Bryan Pratt is an experienced patent expert who advises on all aspects of the development and management of domestic and cross-border portfolios, as well as protecting rights. He is also recognized for his expert counsel on complex technology issues.
Marcus Simon maintains an impressive patent prosecution practice which sees him advise both domestic and international clients on a range of complex mandates. He is recognized for his industry expertise in sectors such as oil and gas and medical devices.
Mark Miller is a well-respected choice of counsel for patent infringement disputes. He has notable expertise in handling cases in the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals.
"Mark is excellent. I do appreciate his professional advice and he is helpful from the client's perspective."
"He is very knowledgeable, not only about case law. He is passionate about defending his client and is a coworker and a friend as well as our attorney. He feels like one of our team."
Matthew Bethards is a go-to patent expert for an impressive roster of clients, including within the life sciences sector. He advises on the management and prosecution of portfolios, including those spanning several jurisdictions.
"Matt's expertise and work have been a major factor in our overall company growth and continued success."
Catherine Lake is highly capable across a range of trademark, copyright and trade secret matters. Her practice includes drafting IP agreements and advising on infringement issues.
"She is smart and detail-oriented. I go to her for really complex transactional matters. She is able to manage the complexity of those issues, understands the risk to us and is an effective negotiator."
Aaron Barker centers his practice on advising his clients on a range of patent matters including prosecution, portfolio management and infringement.
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