Building the protections of an effective intellectual property portfolio begins at the earliest stages of research and product development. Jones Day’s intellectual property lawyers, working with clients ranging from biotech start-ups to Fortune 250 research departments, assist clients in preparing to conduct research and development, identifying protectable developments, formulating strategies for effective protection, and implementing patent procurement for long-term growth of patent portfolios. A strong, quality portfolio is an invaluable asset for any company, whether the patents are used for defensive purposes, such as cross-licensing arrangements; for revenue generation, as in licensing programs; or for market growth, such as enjoining competitors in a primary market.
Far too many companies neglect their intellectual capital, considering the issue of IP protection too late to protect their innovations. (In most countries, a patent application is barred if there has been any public disclosure of the idea.) Jones Day lawyers assist clients with implementing continuous IP recognition, acquisition, and management programs that ensure that valuable intellectual property is protected (or is in the process of being protected) before the products are commercialized. Our proactive programs for intellectual property acquisition and management help clients integrate IP recognition and acquisition strategies into the early stages of the product development cycle.
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John V. Biernacki
Cleveland
Tel: 1.216.586.3939
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Laura A. Coruzzi Ph.D.
New York
Tel: 1.212.326.3939
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James W. Peterson
Silicon Valley
Tel: 1.650.739.3939
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Stephen D. Scanlon
Cleveland
Tel: 1.216.586.3939
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