Patent Licensing
The patent licensing process typically (but not always) begins after a patent is obtained from the USPTO. This process requires counsel to work with the inventor and specialized experts to identify the likely infringers or parties interested in acquiring the patent, and then, to communicate with those entities to determine whether an amicable business resolution can be reached. However, most major corporations receive hundreds, if not thousands, of licensing inquiries each year. Many of those inquiries have little merit. Moreover, large corporations only rarely agree to pay a license fee without litigation. Thus, it is common for major corporations to summarily dismiss such licensing inquiries. In order to be taken seriously in a licensing matter, a client must be represented by counsel that has high credibility, in-depth knowledge of the patents at issue, and a track record of addressing issues in good faith and resolving disputes. Perhaps most importantly, counsel must have the proven litigation skills to “back up” the inquiry with force if necessary. Key in the licensing process is the ability to work in good faith with opposing counsel to devise a creative solution to a business issue.
The partners at the Law Offices of Lisa & Lesko, LLC have been through the licensing process thousands of times, and we apply that skill and knowledge in representing and advising our clients.
For more information about the firm’s licensing practice, please contact us.
Patent Litigation
If an amicable licensing resolution is not possible, litigation may become necessary. The litigation process requires an aggressive lawyer with expert verbal and writing skills, and the determination to work overtime and “live and breathe” the case for long periods of time. Complex issues need to be simplified and explained to judges and juries, successful theories of the case must be developed, and numerous defenses must be overcome. The client must be represented by a determined and creative team.
We have the team at the Law Offices of Lisa & Lesko to successfully navigate the complexities of patent litigation, including through trial and appeal, if necessary.
For more information about the firm’s litigation practice, please contact us.
