U.S. specialists
Our team of U.S. patent experts handles all aspects of U.S. patent law and practice, offering tailored strategies to optimize protection for each client. With broad experience across diverse technology fields, our team includes a former U.S. patent examiner, providing valuable insight into the examination process.
Beyond managing your patent applications, our U.S. specialists stay ahead of legal developments, keeping you informed of critical updates that impact your portfolio and business through blogs and client sessions.
Located at our NLO offices in The Hague, our U.S. experts work closely with European clients, ensuring a comprehensive, strategic approach that aligns with your overall business goals.
Our U.S. Team supports you with:
- U.S. strategy
- Application drafting
- Application filing
- U.S. prosecution
- Infringement advice and opinions
- Invalidity advice and opinions
- Litigation strategy and support
U.S. patent applications
Our U.S. patent attorneys work closely with your company to navigate key U.S.-specific patent strategies, ensuring your inventions receive the best possible protection.
Is your invention patentable in the U.S. (even if not in Europe)?
Even if an invention isn’t patentable in Europe, it may still qualify for protection in the United States. Certain inventions—such as business methods, software, and surgical methods—are excluded from patentability in Europe but may be eligible in the U.S. Additionally, publicly disclosed subject matter can still be patented in the U.S., provided the application is filed within one year of disclosure.
What is the best U.S. filing strategy?
In some cases, U.S. law requires that an invention first be filed in the U.S. if it was developed there. In other cases, filing in the U.S. first can provide strategic advantages by expediting the patent process. Our U.S. patent attorneys help determine the best initial filing strategy for your specific situation and advise on fast-tracking techniques when rapid portfolio growth is a priority.
How can I effectively build and maintain my U.S. patent portfolio?
The U.S. patent system offers unique tools and strategies to maximize protection. These include:
- Divisional and continuation applications – Maintain flexibility in patent scope
- Continuation-in-part applications – Expand on earlier filings with new innovations
- Varied claim sets in a single application – Optimize protection for different aspects of an invention
- Design patents – Protect product aesthetics alongside utility patents
Our team ensures that your U.S. patent strategy is tailored to your business goals, providing comprehensive and long-term protection.
How can I best protect my products and company in the U.S.?
Just as in Europe, monitoring and enforcing your patent rights is crucial in the U.S. However, unique legal considerations—such as the risk of triple damages for willful infringement—make vigilance even more important.
Our U.S. team provides end-to-end support, including:
- Patent enforcement – Maximizing potential damages when enforcing your rights
- Freedom-to-operate searches – Identifying risks before launching key products
- Non-infringement & invalidity strategies – Minimizing exposure to competitor claims
By proactively managing your U.S. patent strategy, we help you protect your innovations, mitigate risks, and strengthen your market position.
Do you have any questions?
Would you like to receive further details on US patents or our services? Please contact one of our US patents attorneys directly or request our brochure.
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