The escalating pace of technological development creates exciting new opportunities for businesses and individuals committed to innovation. At the same time, maximizing the value of new technologies demands an equal commitment to the defense and protection of these unique and often vulnerable assets.

At Wood, Herron & Evans we serve businesses, trade associations, universities, foundations and individuals. Our practice is committed to aiding clients in the acquisition, development, protection, defense, licensing and enforcement of intellectual property rights. Our attorneys and their well-trained professional support staff understand the value of our clients’ intellectual property assets.

We focus on in-depth involvement with clients. We anticipate legal issues that might threaten or compromise those assets and when our clients do need assistance with litigation, we are here for them every step of the way.

Our experience gives us a seasoned and informed view of technology in business and commerce and of the complex laws which protect innovation. We work closely with our clients to devise strategies for intellectual property acquisition, licensing and protection that fit and enhance their business objectives. The scope of our practice encompasses all facets of intellectual property law, including:

Patent law.

Trademark and copyright law.

Litigation.

Alternative dispute resolution.

Procurement of property rights in all areas of technology, including mechanical/electro-mechanical, materials science, chemical, biotechnical, and computer hardware/software/internet/electronics.

Trade secret protection programs.

Confidentiality and non-competition agreements.

Expertise in domain name registration and internet.

Licensing.

Technology transfers.

Intellectual property audits and valuations.

Opinions and counseling.

International protection of intellectual property.