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Patent Prosecution
Taft’s patent prosecution team consists of more than 50 registered patent attorneys and agents that practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and prepare and prosecute patent applications in a broad range of technologies.
Our patent prosecution attorneys provide patentability assessments and written opinions; right-to-use (non-infringement) investigations and opinions; patent license preparation and negotiation; and client counseling relating to both client and competitor patents, as well as related technologies.
With significant experience in the operability and clearance process, sometimes referred to as “right-to-use” or “freedom-to-operate”, we are not only able to evaluate the scope of competitor patents but also to assist clients in successfully designing around such patents to allow them the opportunity to move forward with proposed products and/or processes.
Our prosecution team also has significant experience in litigation support, enabling us to provide guidance on minimizing the risk of costly future patent infringement litigation.
Our Patent Prosecution attorneys and patent agents have technical educations and backgrounds in a diverse array of technologies including:
- Biology and biological sciences
- Genetics and molecular biology
- Chemical engineering
- Mechanical engineering
- Electrical engineering
- Civil engineering
- Software design and development
- Aerospace and aeronautical engineering
- Advanced materials
- Biochemistry
- Biotechnology
- Pharmaceuticals
- Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA)
- Small molecule chemistry
- Combinatorial chemistry
- Formulations
- Organic chemistry/synthetic pathways
- Medical and mechanical devices
- Building materials
- Computer software and hardware
- Electronics
- Nuclear engineering
- Nanotechnology
We have extensive experience in helping clients across a wide range of industries, from legacy to industry standard to emerging technologies, such as AI and machine learning. Our clients include:
- Major international companies
- Medical device/surgical device companies
- Universities and research institutions
- Manufacturing companies
- Privately-held companies
- Start-up companies
- Individual inventors
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Awards
Ranked National Tier 1 in Patent Law by Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”
(2025)
News
Taft Expands IP Practice in Denver with Addition of 2 Experienced Attorneys Law Bulletins
What can you do if your competitor is using your IP at a tradeshow? [Part 1 of "Your Tradeshow IP Protection Playbook" Series] Law Bulletins
How to respond if someone files an IP complaint against you at a tradeshow? [Part 2 of "Your Tradeshow IP Protection Playbook" Series] Law Bulletins
The Rise of “Settled Expectations” in USPTO Review and the Fallout for Patent Owners and Challengers News
Shrestha to Present Panel Discussion on AI & IP Law Law Bulletins
Fed. Circ. Rulings Refine Patent Claim Construction Standards
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